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Straws
In this section you will find information on various types of drinking straws, straw holders and mugs and cups with an integral straw. Straws can assist if you have difficulty bringing a cup to your mouth, or have trouble drinking from a standard cup.1
Read our advice on choosing drinking equipment for further information on what equipment may be suitable for you.
Help and advice
If swallowing liquid is the cause of difficulties with drinking, expert advice should be sought from a speech and language therapist, who will be able to conduct an assessment and recommend the type and thickness of fluid suitable for you.2 An occupational therapist can give advice on equipment and techniques to help make drinking easier.
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