Miriam Margolyes Disabled Living Foundation Appeal

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Miriam Margolyes to Carry Out DLF's 40th Anniversary Appeal on Radio 4 on 4th October

On Sunday 4 October 2009, actress Miriam Margolyes will present the BBC Radio 4 Appeal supporting the Disabled Living Foundation (DLF), a national charity that provides impartial advice and information about independent living.

Miriam will talk about the difference simple items of equipment can make to people's lives if they have a disability or are finding certain tasks more difficult as they get older and how DLF can help them when looking for such kit. Listeners will be asked to make a donation to enable them to continue to support people during DLF's 40th Anniversary year.

The appeal will be broadcast on Sunday 4 October on BBC Radio 4 (FM 92.4-94.6 and LW198) at 7.55am and 9.26pm, as well as the following Thursday at 3.27pm. Listeners will also be able to hear the appeal for a week after the broadcast on www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer.

Miriam says: 'When my mother had a stroke in 1968, I didn't know how to help her, or even how to begin to find out. The Disabled Living Foundation exists to fill that gap and I want people to know about it, what it does and how much better people's lives can be if they use the knowledge and experience available FREE from DLF. I hope the Appeal I make will draw attention to their wonderful work.'

Christine Shaw, DLF's Chief Executive, says: 'We are delighted that Miriam is supporting DLF with this appeal. We want to raise awareness of the many different items that are available today that can help people lead active, independent lives as well as publicize how DLF can help people find such gadgets. We hope this 40th Anniversary appeal will help us to raise the vital funds we need to continue improving the lives of older and disabled people. I urge people to help us make this appeal a success by encouraging friends and family to tune in.'

Listeners can make credit card donations via the Radio 4 website (www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/appeal) or by calling Freephone 0800 404 8144 for up to one week following the broadcast on 4th October. or donations can be sent to FREEPOST BBC Radio 4 Appeal (please mark the back of your envelope Disabled Living Foundation or DLF). If you are a UK tax payer, please provide Disabled Living Foundation with your full name and address so they can claim the Gift Aid on your donation worth another 28 percent.

DLF is the UK's leading source of expert information, advice and training on independent living for older or disabled people. We want every older or disabled person to have the impartial information and expert advice they need to make choices about their daily lives - and front-line staff to be well trained and well informed.

DLF's information is disseminated through a wide range of services. Members of the public can obtain advice from DLF's Helpline service, which responds to up to 25,000 inquiries a year, or try products out at its Equipment Demonstration Center in London, one of the largest in the UK.

DLF also provides a range of online services at www.dlf.org.uk, including:

'Living made easy', (www.livingmadeeasy.org.uk), an impartial advice and information website about daily living equipment.

Free fact-sheets giving advice on a wide range of topics about disability and mobility products and choosing equipment for older and disabled people.

AskSARA, (www.asksara.org.uk), an online advice tool that guides people to appropriate useful advice and information on products that can help them.

Healthcare professionals benefit from DLF Data, the UK's only comprehensive and up-to-date database of daily living equipment and assistive technology and an extensive Training Program including a variety of bespoke courses. They also attend the DLF Moving & Handling People conference, an annual event in 3 parts comprising an exhibition, practical workshops and plenary sessions.

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