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The
DLF's factsheets provide general advice on topics such
as features to look for when choosing items of equipment.
However, if you want advice about specific equipment that can help you, you should contact our Helpline or use our self assessment tool, AskSARA.
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List of factsheets
Mobility
Choosing
walking equipment - updated in
2006 -
Choosing
a powered wheelchair - updated in
2006
- Choosing
a scooter or buggy - updated in
2006
- Choosing
a standard self-propelled wheelchair - updated in 2006
- Choosing
an active user wheelchair
- Choosing
an attendant propelled wheelchair
- Out
and about with your wheelchair -
updated in 2006
- Wheelchair
hire services in the London area - updated in
2008
Moving and Handling
- Choosing
a mobile hoist -
updated in 2006
- Choosing
an overhead hoist -
updated in 2006
About the Home
- Choosing
equipment to maintain safety and independence at
home (introducing telecare) -
updated in 2008
- For advice on telecare and telehealth, try 'Living made easy'
- Choosing
equipment for the heavier person -
NEW IN 2006
- Making
a difference (choosing equipment for everyday living) -
updated in 2005
- Choosing
household equipment - updated in 2006
- Choosing
toilet equipment and accessories - updated in 2006
- Choosing
a bed and bed accessories - updated in 2005
- For advice on beds and bed accessories, try 'Living made easy'
- Choosing
a bath and bath accessories - updated in 2006
- Choosing
a chair and chair accessories - updated in 2005
- Choosing
a shower and accessories
- updated in 2007
- Choosing
and fitting grab rails
- updated in 2007
- Choosing
eating and drinking equipment - updated in 2005
- Choosing
equipment to get up and down stairs - updated in 2005
- For advice on equipment to get up and down stairs, try 'Living made easy'
- Choosing
pressure relief equipment - updated in 2006
- Some
suppliers of a range of daily living equipment - updated
in 2008
Clothing and footwear
- Choosing
a bra -
updated in 2008
- Clothing
for people with sensitive skin -
updated in 2008
- Clothing
for continence and incontinence - updated in 2008
- Clothing
ideas for people who rip clothing - updated in 2008
- Clothing
ideas for wheelchair users - updated in 2008
- Dressing
for warmth - updated in 2008
- Equipment
to assist with dressing and putting on footwear - updated
in 2008
- Finding
suitable footwear - updated in 2008
- Specialist
clothing services - updated in 2008
Communication aids, telecoms and alarms
- A
guide to simple communication products for daily
living -
NEW IN 2007
- A
guide to some high technology communication and leisure
products - NEW
IN 2007
- Choosing
a personal alarm system - updated in 2007
- Choosing
a telephone, textphone and accessories -
updated in 2006
Children
- Choosing
children's daily living equipment - updated in
2005
- Choosing
children's mobility equipment
- Choosing
children's play equipment - updated in
2005
- Some
suppliers of a range of children's equipment
Design
- Design
advice - updated in
2005
General
- Disability awareness - updated in
2006
- Making a complaint - updated in 2005
- Some retailers in the London area
- Sources
of second hand equipment
- Sources
of funding for obtaining equipment for older and
disabled people - updated in 2007
- Useful
organisations - updated in 2008
Sponsorship opportunities
If you are a manufacturer or supplier who would like to sponsor one of our factsheets, please contact our Marketing department.
Terms of usage
All factsheets are copyright to the Disabled Living Foundation and must not be changed, resold or quoted from without reference to the DLF and prior written permission. Factsheets may be downloaded and printed freely for individual use (although we always welcome donations in support of the production of these factsheets). If you are an institution looking to distribute to a number of people, please contact our Marketing department for permission, outlining your requirements.
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