Places to try equipment for doing up or undoing buttons, hooks or zips
You may benefit from being shown how to use a button/ zip hook. First Contact provide free and impartial advice about a wide range of assistive equipment, including dressing aids. If you require assistance with dressing and/ or self care, First Contact Occupational Therapy can also you advise on this. To find out more:
- Email: FirstContactOT@angus.gov.uk
- Phone: 01241 465274
- Online: https://www.angus.gov.uk/social_care_and_health/help_to_live_at_home/community_occupational_therapy therapy
Dundee & Angus Independent Living Centre is a place where you can try a range of equipment items free of charge. The centre is open 9-5pm weekdays and you can visit during these times or phone to make an appointment to ensure someone is free to show you around. You can also visit the website https://www.ilda.scot for product information, advice and videos or phone (01382) 307631.