THE award-winning Warrington Disability Partnership has expanded its activities into Liverpool.
Sir Bert Massie, former chairman of the Disability Rights Commission, officially opened the new Mobility and Independent Living Service at the Lifehouse, Summers Road, Brunswick Dock, Liverpool.
The new showroom-style service is being operated by Warrington Disability Partnership (WDP) working in 
partnership with Liverpool City Council and Liverpool Community Health NHS Trust.
It offers a range of high quality mobility and independent living products at competitive prices, backed up by an extensive range of information, advice and support services for disabled people, carers and staff from health and social care services.
Set out in four large showrooms featuring daily living products, bathing, beds, chairs, kitchen, toilet, office and mobility, the range of equipment includes three and four wheeled scooters, manual and powered wheelchairs, rise and recliner, and high back chairs, adjustable beds, bath seats, handrails, walking sticks, ramps, three/four wheeled walkers, batteries and tyres, backed up by a mobility workshop and service centre located at WDP’s headquarters in Warrington.
WDP’s Gavin Thompson said: “The large showrooms are full of innovative equipment on display for people to come along and try out and then buy if they want to. There are kitchens, bathrooms, and stair-lifts set out so people can try them first. We also offer contact details for over a dozen local companies”
Dave Thompson, founder and chairman of WDP said “We are delighted to have the opportunity to work with the city council, NHS and local disability organisations in Liverpool.
“This service builds on the recognition we received from the Department of Health after they reviewed our Centre for Independent Living in Warrington. They have since promoted WDP as an example of ‘best practice’ in terms of the development of innovative user led services.
“One of the main changes we have introduced is an open door policy, where people can call in during opening hours, without the need of an appointment”.
The Liverpool showroom will be open from Monday to Friday between 9.30am and 4.30pm.Tel: 0151-709 0121
Details about the project and other WDP services can be found at www.disabilitypartnership.org.uk or by calling 0151 709 0121 or 01925 240064 ext 253.
Pictured, left to right: Sir Bert Massie, Rachel Hanlon, Jayne Horton WDP chief officer, Gavin Thompson, MILS manager and WDP chairman Dave Thompson, at the new showroom.
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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.
