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Supporting a person with washing and dressing - useful resources
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Supporting a person with washing and dressing
Alzheimer’s Society online shop
Telephone
0300 124 0900 (8am–8pm Monday–Saturday, 9am–6pm Sunday)
Email
[email protected]
Website
alzheimers.org.uk/shop
Alzheimer’s Society’s online shop offers a wide range of products to help with everyday life for people with dementia and their carers.
AlzProducts
Telephone
024 7642 2224
Contact form
www.alzproducts.co.uk/contact-us
Website
www.alzproducts.co.uk
AlzProducts is a shop that stocks specialist dementia aids and equipment.
Disabled Living Foundation
Telephone
0300 999 0004 (helpline, 10am –5pm Monday–Friday)
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.livingmadeeasy.org.uk
The Disabled Living Foundation provides information about finding simple solutions, such as mobility aids. Their website includes a web tool offering advice on health, home and daily activities (asksara.livingmadeeasy.org.uk).
NRS Healthcare
Telephone
0345 121 8111 (8.30am–5pm Monday–Friday)
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.nrshealthcare.co.uk
Healthcare Pro provides products and services designed to support independent living.
Royal College of Occupational Therapists
Telephone
020 3141 4600
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.rcot.co.uk
The Royal College of Occupational Therapists is the professional, educational and trade union body for occupational therapists. It provides details of independent occupational therapists in your local area.
Review details
Last reviewed: January 2021
Next review due: January 2024
Our information is based on evidence and need, and is regularly updated using quality-controlled processes. It is reviewed by experts in health and social care and people affected by dementia.
Reviewed by: Stephen Wey, Senior Lecturer in Occupational Therapy, Faculty of Health & Life Sciences, York St John University, and Tara Mulholland, Manager, Westminster Older Adult Community Mental Health Team, Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust
This information has also been reviewed by people affected by dementia.
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