Hi Claire its certainly possible for you to have a go with your dryer, but it will need to be put on a table with access all round really.
However, please remember that I only offered an opinion that it is the element at fault - there are other possibilities but I'm 95% sure, based on experience.
For parts try espares on line or 0845 2306230, and quote the exact model and serial number. Driers typically aren't that difficult to take apart and reassemble - it largely depends on your level of confidence really. Good luck if you decide to go ahead! Cheers John
John
April 2009