A modular system, the Neater Eater is designed to enable people to use their own movements to feed themselves.
- Increases independence
- Encourages social interaction
- Helps maintain dignity
- Improves posture and mouth control
- Invigorates interest in food and mealtimes to improve nutrition
- Assists carers
Who Can Use It?
Used by people with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease, head injuries, spinal injuries, rheumatoid arthritis, muscular dystrophies, limb amputations, ataxia, strokes, Parkinson’s disease, learning difficulties and many others.
Testimonials
“The Neater Eater gives me independence and enables us to have our meals together again. "
“It’s been fantastic, it has enabled me to be independent and not rely on somebody else. "
“I’d like to see as many children as possible using Neater Eaters. They could have their independence.”
“The Neater Eater is an invaluable piece of equipment in maintaining someone’s independence and self- esteem.”
Free Home Assessments:
- Ensures equipment choice and set-up best suited to individual abilities and needs
- Used by people with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease, head injuries, spinal injuries, rheumatoid arthritis, muscular dystrophies, limb amputations, ataxia, strokes, Parkinson’s disease, learning difficulties and many others
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Manually controlled Neater Eaters help users to feed themselves in a smooth, controlled and dignified way.
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- Choice of clip-on cutlery stays level as it is lifted
- Tremor or ataxia absorbed by viscous fluid damping
- Lifting assisted by internal springs. Height easily adjusted
- Scooping of food assisted by shaped plate lip
- Plate secured in the baseboard. It is turned to reach the food.
With a modular design and a wide range of accessories available, the manual Neater Eater can be used by people with a broad range of abilities.
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- Tremor absorption matched to user’s strength with damping choice
- Movement to mouth automated & adjustable using forward spring
- Spacers reduce movement required
- User’s hand positions met with adjustable handle & plate turner
- Accessible baseboard shape
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- Spoon cycle can be paused with light-touch switch
- Plate turns-switch controlled or automatic for each spoon cycle
- Can be operated using a single switch
- Mouth position easily programmed using joypad