380-384 Harrow Road
London
W9 2HU

Tel (Helpline): 0845 130 9177 (local call rate)
Tel (Office): 020 7289 6111
Fax: 020 7266 2922
Web: www.dlf.org.uk

The Disabled Living Foundation (DLF) is a national charity which provides impartial advice and information about equipment/assistive technology designed to enable older and disabled people to live more independently.

Services offered by DLF include the following:

• The DLF helpline is a national service to the general public. Advisors answer enquiries directly over the telephone or send more detailed information by post or email. If DLF is unable to answer enquiries they direct callers to other more appropriate organisations.
• The Equipment Demonstration Centre, located at the above address, is a registered Disabled Living Centre. There is a wide range of equipment and aids for demonstration to older and disabled people, their families, carers, and allied healthcare professionals. The range includes electric and manual wheelchairs, electric scooters, stairlifts, riser-recliner chairs, walking aids, kitchen, bathing, toileting, manual handling, and children's equipment.
• A qualified assessor will assess the user's needs and offer advice as to how they can be assisted through the use of equipment. An occupational therapist is available for complex enquiries. Equipment is not sold or hired out. Call the helpline to make an appointment.
• Enquiries can be answered by letter or email.
• DLF publishes a wide range of factsheets related to choosing and using equipment (available to download from their website). It also publishes a disability equipment directory, DLF Data, for anyone requiring regular access to product information. DLF Data is available online, on subscription.
• DLF has an advice and information website 'Living made easy' that includes information on over 10,000 items of equipment, alongside advice, case studies, video clips and ratings. The website address is www.livingmadeeasy.org.uk.
• DLF also has an online tool Ask SARA that can guide you to appropriate items. The website address is www.asksara.org.uk.