FOR SORE NECKS

Economy Nosey Cup, £2.46, completecare shop.co.uk THIS plastic beaker is designed for people who find it difficult to tip back their head or extend their neck. It simply has one side at the top cut out in order to avoid contact with the nose, so that a drink can enter the mouth without the need to lean your head back. The beaker holds 237ml. EXPERT COMMENT: ‘This cup is ideal for anyone who has arthritis in the neck, or patients who have just had neck surgery — for instance, to relieve compressed nerves,’ says occupational therapist Helen Rushton. ‘It’s a great idea. My only caution is that while the supplier claims it is microwave-safe, it has no handles, which may raise the risk of scalds, so don’t use it for hot drinks.’