http://forums.dlf.org.uk/ If you have a question on any types of daily living equipment, ask here. en Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:40:56 GMT vBulletin 1 http://forums.dlf.org.uk/images/misc/rss.png http://forums.dlf.org.uk/ http://forums.dlf.org.uk/showthread.php?868-Button-Adaption&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 14:50:15 GMT Hi, I'm looking for an adaption that can be fitted to a small button (ie. standard remote control size button); that will make it a bigger target for someone with poor dexterity to hit with their wrist...

Any ideas gratefully received!! ]]> Ask a question beccam http://forums.dlf.org.uk/showthread.php?868-Button-Adaption http://forums.dlf.org.uk/showthread.php?866-buggy-for-african-10-year-old&goto=newpost Wed, 08 Sep 2010 11:22:27 GMT Hi I'm an OT who recently visited africa. There is a 10 year old girl with sickle cell anaemia whose mother is carrying her everywhere. I would like to send her a buggy and was thinking of the Maclaren major, but I'm not sure how long it would last her. She is slight to medium build for a 10 year old, average height. The terrain is dirt paths and tarmac. Can you recommend anything?
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Jacksy ]]> Ask a question Jacksy http://forums.dlf.org.uk/showthread.php?866-buggy-for-african-10-year-old http://forums.dlf.org.uk/showthread.php?864-Visit-Santa-!&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:27:21 GMT Can any one give me a good holiday company that does trips to lapland to see Santa for disabled child in wheelchair,much appreciated, Granny ... Can any one give me a good holiday company that does trips to lapland to see Santa for disabled child in wheelchair,much appreciated, Granny
ps,We live in Scotland ]]> Ask a question granny http://forums.dlf.org.uk/showthread.php?864-Visit-Santa-! http://forums.dlf.org.uk/showthread.php?863-Equipment-to-assist-Disabled-Parent-with-new-baby&goto=newpost Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:16:51 GMT Any ideas on equipment to assist a new mum who has a one sided weakness to care for her baby? Concerns in particularly regarding carrying and bathing... Any ideas on equipment to assist a new mum who has a one sided weakness to care for her baby? Concerns in particularly regarding carrying and bathing the baby.

Many Thanks ]]> Ask a question Equipment http://forums.dlf.org.uk/showthread.php?863-Equipment-to-assist-Disabled-Parent-with-new-baby http://forums.dlf.org.uk/showthread.php?862-stylish-transportable-mobility-scooter&goto=newpost Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:27:46 GMT Hello back to style and mobility. Very useful replies re tga which look great but sadly won't go into a car boot and would need to tow to transport. Anyone know if I can have style and transportable too, please. Best wishes flower ]]> Ask a question flower http://forums.dlf.org.uk/showthread.php?862-stylish-transportable-mobility-scooter http://forums.dlf.org.uk/showthread.php?859-Road-tax&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:13:53 GMT I have just taken delivery of a blue badge. What I would like to know if I can now claim for road tax excemption as I use a peugeot boxer van,... I have just taken delivery of a blue badge.
What I would like to know if I can now claim for road tax excemption as I use a peugeot boxer van, which I have had a ramp with a hoist for my electric mobility chair. Also how do I apply for this as like everything associated with disability forms upon forms to fill in.
Thankyou
Stuart. ]]> Ask a question stuart http://forums.dlf.org.uk/showthread.php?859-Road-tax http://forums.dlf.org.uk/showthread.php?857-Help-for-disabled-people-with-hobbies&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:13:54 GMT I'm looking into designing a product for my A-level product design course to aid the disabled in carrying out their hobbies. For example gardening etc. I am looking for advice and ideas to develop a product that would be useful in the real world. Any suggestions or ideas will be greatfully recived. Thank you ]]> Ask a question Rachael2185 http://forums.dlf.org.uk/showthread.php?857-Help-for-disabled-people-with-hobbies http://forums.dlf.org.uk/showthread.php?855-Kneepads&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:53:04 GMT Can anyone tell me if there is such a thing as protective kneepads available for children,my grandaughter has cerebal palsy an spends a lot of time... Can anyone tell me if there is such a thing as protective kneepads available for children,my grandaughter has cerebal palsy an spends a lot of time bunny hopping and crawling around and the skin on her knees is being scraped. Thanks Elaine ]]> Ask a question granny http://forums.dlf.org.uk/showthread.php?855-Kneepads http://forums.dlf.org.uk/showthread.php?853-Yale-lever-locks&goto=newpost Tue, 31 Aug 2010 09:54:40 GMT My daughter has arthritis in both hands. I'm looking for a yale lever lock with either an extended lever (that she can get her hands behind) or something that I can utilise by attaching it to the lever. Any help?! ]]> Ask a question carolmurley http://forums.dlf.org.uk/showthread.php?853-Yale-lever-locks http://forums.dlf.org.uk/showthread.php?852-safety-guard-for-cooker-hob&goto=newpost Sun, 29 Aug 2010 14:31:35 GMT My freestanding gas cooker used to be stand-alone, with space all round it, so I could turn the handles of pots and pans round to avoid catching them...

My freestanding gas cooker used to be stand-alone, with space all round it, so I could turn the handles of pots and pans round to avoid catching them accidentally. My new flat has a smaller kitchen, and the cooker has got to be right next to the only available worktop.

I saw, years ago, a hob guard/rail that went round all three exposed sides of the hob - but I can't find it now. I've seen some child-proof ones, but they only seem to cover the front, and I'm going to need both sides protected as well.

Does anyone know where I might find something that does the job, or how something can be adapted to do it?

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Frances ]]> Ask a question franl155 http://forums.dlf.org.uk/showthread.php?852-safety-guard-for-cooker-hob http://forums.dlf.org.uk/showthread.php?843-Wide-fitting-children-s-shoes&goto=newpost Sun, 22 Aug 2010 12:25:59 GMT My grandaughter is 3 but because of a disability which part of means she is very very much bigger than most children of her age, we cannot find any... My grandaughter is 3 but because of a disability which part of means she is very very much bigger than most children of her age, we cannot find any wide fitting shoes. She was measured at Clarks as being 'above H'. Can anybody advise please? I have looked on the internet but mainly the widest is G.

Thank you all so much.

Nanny Julie ]]> Ask a question nannyjulie http://forums.dlf.org.uk/showthread.php?843-Wide-fitting-children-s-shoes http://forums.dlf.org.uk/showthread.php?838-Which-wheelchair&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:34:28 GMT Hi I wonder if anyone could advise please. When we go to the local Wheelchair Services clinic with our child to be assessed for a suitable... Hi

I wonder if anyone could advise please.

When we go to the local Wheelchair Services clinic with our child to be assessed for a suitable wheelchair, it is clear that they only have one type of wheelchair and one external supplier who can make adaptations to it to make it just ok. This results in a one size fits all situation.

Clearly, this isn't good enough, but who can we go to to be assessed properly, told what our child needs in terms of support function etc, and be given a choice of wheelchairs?

We know about the voucher scheme, but without advice on what our child needs within a wheelchair, we haven't got a clue where to start. We know there are lots of companies out there providing suitable wheelchairs but it's a bit of a minefield.

Any help appreciated.

Thanks ]]> Ask a question ooffah http://forums.dlf.org.uk/showthread.php?838-Which-wheelchair http://forums.dlf.org.uk/showthread.php?836-Mobile-Hoist&goto=newpost Wed, 18 Aug 2010 10:28:56 GMT Myself and a friend are taking her 34 yr old son away at Christmas. Does anyone have any info on how we can loan or hire an electric mobile hoist in... Myself and a friend are taking her 34 yr old son away at Christmas. Does anyone have any info on how we can loan or hire an electric mobile hoist in the Suffold area? it would need to be delivered and collected as there is very little room left in her vehicle once he is in it. He is extremely disabled and has a very complicated wheelchair. If anyone can help, it would be very much appreciated. Many thanks Susan ]]> Ask a question spdev http://forums.dlf.org.uk/showthread.php?836-Mobile-Hoist http://forums.dlf.org.uk/showthread.php?832-Bed-cradles-suitable-for-profiling-beds&goto=newpost Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:45:38 GMT Hi. I've been looking for a bed cradle that is suitable for use on an electric profiling bed.
Most bed cradles for standard beds are held in place by a section going beneath the mattress, however with profiling beds this isn't safe as there is a risk that either the cradle could fall through the slats of the bed, or when the bed is profiling the cradle could move, harming the client.
I've searched for cradles that sit on top of the mattress (the folding bed cradle on DLF from Mediworld that could have been suitable has been discontinued).
If anyone has any suggestions i'd be very greatful.
Thanks
David ]]> Ask a question David Nicolson http://forums.dlf.org.uk/showthread.php?832-Bed-cradles-suitable-for-profiling-beds http://forums.dlf.org.uk/showthread.php?830-Self-Help.-Wrexham&goto=newpost Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:25:22 GMT Hello to all, new member so first a quick intro, I am a 49yr old man with a below knee amputation. I am trying to start a self help group for... Hello to all, new member so first a quick intro, I am a 49yr old man with a below knee amputation. I am trying to start a self help group for amputee's at the Wrexham ALAC. If you are an amputee or relative or carer of an amputee and would like to join this worthwhile group contact via e mail washa2010@hotmail,co,uk
cheers to all ]]> Ask a question macpegleg http://forums.dlf.org.uk/showthread.php?830-Self-Help.-Wrexham