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Table 6.100: Adaptations and equipment currently held and needed
Column percentages, 2005/2006 data
Adult population with a long standing illness, health problem or disability who have/need adaptations or equipment
| Have | Don't have but need |
|---|
Handrail | 54 | 23 |
|---|
Walking sticks/crutches | 50 | 4 |
|---|
Bath/shower seat | 41 | 17 |
|---|
Adapted toilet seat | 19 | 3 |
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Wheelchair | 13 | 2 |
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Walking frame, tripod or Zimmer | 14 | 2 |
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Pick-up aid | 12 | 5 |
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Special utensils | 8 | 5 |
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Bath lifts | 7 | 8 |
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Trolley | 7 | 1 |
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Stairlift | 7 | 17 |
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Hearing aid | 8 | 3 |
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Bed poles or ladders | 6 | 2 |
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Ramps | 5 | 3 |
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Dressing aid | 3 | 1 |
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Hoists | 2 | 1 |
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Artificial limbs | 1 | 0 |
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Other | 17 | 34 |
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None | 1.3 | 4.6 |
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Base | 2,801 | 1,329 |
|---|
Note: percentages sum to more than 100% since respondents could give multiple responses.
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