This side compartment gives cutlery, pens and glasses a fixed home on the edge of the tray table, so the main surface stays clear for a plate, a book or a laptop. For a client with low vision or reduced reach, having utensils in the same place at every meal removes a search that often ends with something on the floor.
It fixes to the underside of the tray with the supplied screws through holes drilled at the factory, so the fit is square and the tray still swivels freely.
Carers get a practical benefit too: a set place for utensils makes it easy to see at a glance whether a meal has been set up ready for the client.
