DLF for Professionals

Supporting professionals to confidently prescribe equipment, adaptations, and technology solutions.

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Our Services

Since 1969, DLF has been supporting professionals with practical information, advice and training around products that increase safety, enable independence, and help their clients live better lives.

Our tools and services are designed to respond to challenges that professionals face in their daily work in assessing and prescribing and are always designed and developed in collaboration with occupational therapists to ensure they enable best practice and improved standards.

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As the leading provider of trusted, impartial advice and information on daily living equipment in the UK, DLF is an excellent partner to work with when delivering on-going training and development to your staff.

We offer a range of courses from level one through to level five and in a variety of formats to meet your needs. Click here for more information

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DLF ProAssist is an online resource for professionals involved in identifying equipment solutions for those with a functional need. Click here for more information.

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DLF has been delivering must-attend conferences and events for over 25 years to support professionals to view and try the latest equipment and attend relevant and practical CPD opportunities. Click here for more information.

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Based on the popular range of trusted assessor courses, DLF offers an accreditation and registration scheme for businesses and individuals using the concept of trusted assessment. Click here for more information.

Latest News

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Moving and Handling and Me! - Speaker Announced

Moving and Handling and Me! - Speaker Announced

DLF is pleased to announce the return of presenter Gill Creighton to the Moving and Handling People Conference 2022.

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Christmas Countdown Tips for OTs

Christmas Countdown Tips for OTs

Christmas is officially on its way! After an exhausting period coping with the pandemic, here are some tips to help with the stress of the count down...

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Supporting Foundations National Healthy Housing Awards 2021

Supporting Foundations National Healthy Housing Awards 2021

DLF is delighted to be supporting the Foundations National Healthy Housing Awards 2021. Read on for the shortlist in the Outstanding Achievement category...

UN World Toilet Day

UN World Toilet Day

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  • Really enjoyed the course, it was informal and friendly. The trainer was amazing and made the course engaging and she made you want to learn. She was very knowledgeable and approachable too.

    Janet Packham, Occupational Therapy Technical Instructor
  • The trainer was excellent, and I felt the course was pitched just right, with easy-to-follow instructions. The course was very beneficial, and the trainer presented the course in an interactive, professional and friendly manner.

    Nicola Gough, Housing Support Co-ordinator