Disability Information Point in Warrington Retail Market

The Warrington Disability Partnership in partnership with Warrington Borough Council and the Warrington Market Traders Association, operates an award-winning community Disability Information Point situated in the rear hall of Warrington Market. The Disability Information Point provides information and advice directly to the public on a wide range of disability related issues, in an easily accessible setting in the centre of Warrington.

This innovative project has received a national award from BT (Getting the Message Across Awards) and a Leonard Cheshire Enabled Award.

• The market stall is open Monday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm and is run by a team of staff and volunteers. 
• A Benefits Advisor is available every Saturday. 
• A small range of items can be purchased from the stall e.g. RADAR keys, Blue Badge holders. Other items of equipment can be ordered from the main Centre for Independent Living Equipment Showroom for collection at the market. 
• Community notice boards and a display area are located adjacent to the stall.     

The Shopmobility Satellite Scheme operates six days a week (10am to 4pm) from the market stall. 3 electric scooters, 1 electric wheelchair and 2 manual wheelchairs are available for hire. To book, please telephone 01925 240855.

The Employment Team at the market are available (appointment only) to give to advice and guidance on employment training and education. In addition, the Disability Information Point runs several fund raising events in the market, throughout the year, in particular a Christmas Tombola and Father Christmas grotto.

For further details, please contact our Market Team : 
Telephone: 01925 240855 
Email: w.bate@disabilitypartnership.org.uk 

Last updated 28/04/2007 09:13:12

Bookmark with:

Delicious |   Digg |   Facebook |   reddit |   StumbleUpon