If you experience incontinence and wear pads, you will need clothing which is discrete, which keeps pads in place and allows you to change pads easily when required. If you wear a catheter, please see the section below.

Using dots of velcro tends to be easier than two strips of velcro particularly for fly openings on trousers or waistbands of women's skirts (Pain, McLellan, and Gore, 2003) Wrap-around tops, cardigans and skirts may be easier, although you may need to be able to secure them at the waist. You may be able to adapt a belt by using hook and loop fastener, such as Velcro, or a large popper or magnetic button Dressing aid adjusts to a wide variety of brassiere sizes, making it easier to put on a bra using only one handYou are advised to look at each stage and movement involved in the task of toileting, working out how best you will manage your clothing. Consider both day- and night-time scenarios; many people are sleepy and less stable at night, so may need the simplest of clothing options. For example, although a man may usually stand to urinate, if you are unstable, you may find that sitting is a safer, easier option. It also means that you do not need to worry about holding items of clothing whilst using the toilet. Depending on your upper body mobility, you may find clothes which pull over the head, or fasten at the front, easier to manage Clothes made from knitted or 'jersey' fabrics are often easier to manage than more stiff, woven fabrics. A small percentage of elastane or Lycra also makes fabric more stretchy, and can help it regain its shape after being stretched. However, if you have sensitive skin, you may wish to avoid synthetic fabrics

If you think this might be something that will help you, then look up Bra Angel on YouTube to see if it is something that would work for you A pants aid is a wire frame over which pants or a slip petticoat is fitted. The feet are put through the frame and leg holes of pants and the underwear pulled up to the knees from where they can be reached by hand. As many have a hook on the alternative end, they can also be used for reaching items of clothing, such as pants and trousers. This is a split conical tube which fits over the hand and forearm, protecting frail joints or post-op skin when putting on a long sleeve.Drawstring belts on pyjamas, trousers and skirts can be difficult to tie. Remove the drawstring at the waist and replace with elastic If you use a wheelchair, you may find that some standard clothes are not practical or comfortable to wear for long periods of time. There are clothes designed for wheelchair users commercially available and it is possible to adapt your preferred clothes if you so choose. Loose fitting, stretchy clothing without fastenings, such as T-shirts, will often be easier to manage and eliminates the need to fasten buttons or zips Please be aware that we currently cannot arrange for delivery of this product to the following postcodes: AB, FK, HS, IV, KA, KW, PA, PH, ZE, LL58-LL78, IM, TR, BT, PO30-41. Smooth, slippery fabrics are usually easier to get on and off, as they glide easily over your skin or other layers of clothing

If choosing clothing with fasteners, make sure the fastener is easily accessible, at the front for example If you wish to return your item to Robert Dyas, you can do so by the following method: 1. Request a Collection via Robert Dyas Customer Services Magnetic, or hook and loop fasteners (such as Velcro), are usually the easiest to manage. Shirts, trousers, bras and skirts are available ready made with these types of fastenings, or it is possible to adapt your own clothing. For example, Velcro dots can be used instead of buttons to fasten a shirt with a physical or mental impairment which has a long-term and substantial adverse effect upon his/her ability to carry out everyday activities;

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If you fail to return any VAT exemption forms to us we WILL charge your card for the outstanding VAT. This is not intended to be a full statement of your rights under the Consumer Contracts Regulations. Full details of your rights are available from your Local Authority’s Trading Standards Office. How To Return A Product It is often possible to adapt ready-made clothes from the high street so that they are more comfortable or practical to wear whilst using a wheelchair. You, a friend or family member may be able to make the alterations, or a local dressmaker or dry cleaner may be able to do the alterations for you. If you find dressing difficult, there are a number of things you can try to remain independent with dressing.