A RECORD number of calls were received during the three months from April to June, by the Warrington Disability Partnership switchboard team.
A total of 10,517 calls were dealt with by the charity that supports people with all aspects of disability-related matters. These include independent living equipment, employment, Direct Payments and equipment loans.
All calls taken were passed to advisors, support workers or volunteers within the team who gave information, advice, guidance and support.
A spokesperson said: “The increase in calls shows a trend that more people than ever who are in need of support are turning to local specialist organisations like Warrington Disability Partnership.”
A RECORD number of calls were received during the three months from
April to June, by the Warrington Disability Partnership switchboard
team.
Help line's record calls
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Gary Skentelbery
Experienced journalist for more than 40 years. Managing Director of magazine publishing group with three in-house titles and on-line daily newspaper for Warrington. Experienced writer, photographer, PR consultant and media expert having written for local, regional and national newspapers. Specialties: PR, media, social networking, photographer, networking, advertising, sales, media crisis management. Chair of Warrington Healthwatch Director Warrington Chamber of Commerce Patron Tim Parry Johnathan Ball Foundation for Peace. Trustee Warrington Disability Partnership. Former Chairman of Warrington Town FC.
