DLF - Living Made Easy, is a national charity, (Part of Shaw Trust ) it is the UK’s leading source of impartial information and expert advice on independent living. Providing a range of online productivity tools, training, professional expertise, for over 50 years DLF has amassed an unparalleled range of information on daily living equipment and other useful advice for people who might need some help in living their lives to the full.
DLF works with Local Authorities , OT's (occupational therapists), practitioners, commissioners, & Government to reach individuals in the community who would benefit from assistance.
AskSARA DLF is best known for AskSARA, which is part of the Living Made Easy programme. AskSARA is a unique, impartial & independent, online guided advice tool which can generate Rapid Access Self-Assessment reports for individuals , Particularly useful in servicing queries for minor aids and adaptations, its strategic adoption within a care authority can facilitate OT assessors with the prioritisation of assessment of more complex cases.
ProAssist Using the huge database of products & services as AskSARA, ProAssist is a professional product available to assist practitioners and prescribers to justify their selection of assistive technology solutions using clinical reasoning. Developed by OT's for OT's.
DLF Training For Trusted Assessors, Home Adaptations and Equipment Assessment, Handling & Moving People. At various levels, for new learning and refresher, CPD accredited. We also have a range of other training on offer, including Moving & Handling People, Trauma Informed Care and Mental Health First Aid.
LivingMadeEasy.org.uk Accessible by the public, a priceless resource to assist the fulfilment of lives with hints, tips and the latest ideas. Human interest article and advertising features.