Disability Information Point in Warrington Retail Market

In partnership with Warrington Borough Council and the Warrington Market Traders Association we operate 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.

The Disability Information Point was opened by Helen Southworth MP and has been visited by Marie Eagle when she was the Minister for Disabled People, Paul Boatang MP and leading Government Minister Jack Straw, as well as guests from across the UK and Europe. 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 (10am to 4pm). It is run by a team of staff and volunteers.
• A benefits advisor is available every Friday and Saturday (10am till 3pm).
• The John Holt Cancer Foundation is available on Tuesdays (10.30am till 12.30pm) for a drop in support service.
• 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.
• We have a variety of information including equipment, shopmobility, employment, direct payments, support groups, holidays, sports, access, transport etc.
• We can also answer your enquiries using our internet access.
• Community notice boards and display area located adjacent to the stall.

The Shopmobility satellite scheme operates six days a week (10am to 3.45pm) from the market stall - 3 electric scooters and 2 manual wheelchairs are available for hire. Please telephone 01925 240855 to book. The Employment Team can see clients, by appointment, at the market to give advice and guidance on employment training and education.

In addition to the above the Disability Information Point supports our Fundraising Team running several events in the market throughout the year; in particular a Christmas Tombola and Santa’s Grotto.

For further details please contact our Market Team on:
Telephone: 01925 240855
Email: Marketteam@disabilitypartnership.org.uk