DAD 2008 Exhibitors

5 Boroughs Partnership NHS Trust
Lindsey Axford, 01925 664002
www.5boroughspartnership.nhs.uk
Range of mental health, specialist learning disability, drugs and alcohol misuse services for people in Halton ,Knowsley, St Helens, Warrington, Wigan and Leigh.

5 Boroughs Partnership NHS Trust - Equality Diversity and inclusion unit
Dave Thompson, 01925 664064
www.5boroughspartnership.nhs.uk
The trust has established a nationally recognised unit supporting equality and diversity, patient and public involvement, and social inclusion.

Ability Needs Magazine
Colin McNaught, 01475 560134
Pick up your free copy at the main entrance. Britain's premier magazine, for products and services, for people with disabilities and their carers.

Ableworld (UK) Ltd
Mike Williams, 01270 627185
www.ableworld.co.uk
The leading retailer in the area for mobility products. We bring quality branded products at competitive prices.

Action for Blind People
Jan Gilbertson, 0151 708 9008
www.afbp.org
Support blind and partially sighted people. Welfare rights and benefits, housing, information technology, help into employment and to sustain employment. Leisure hotels actionnaires.

Acts Sound & Lighting
Martin Naylor, 01925 656469
Suppliers of sound and lighting equipment for public and private events.

Advanced Motorists - Warrington
Peter Marsland, 01925 755921
Will endeavour to improve your driving/riding by showing you how to prepare for and take the advanced driving test.

Age Concern - Warrington
Ian Fisher-Smith, 01925 244645
www.acwarrington.org
Support and encourage older people in the Warrington area by offering advice and information, home visiting/ befriending, good neighbours practical support, positive living activities, counselling.

Aides to Living Ltd
Jon Curley, 0151 426 1239
Disability equipment specialist for electric scooters, powered wheelchairs, stairlifts, walking aids, riser chairs, profiling beds, bathroom aids.

All Terrain Mobility Solutions
01204 656476
Supply and service the award winning wheelchair K2 & GT which have to be seen to be believed.

All Together Now!
Tom Dowling, 0151 230 0307
www.alltogethernow.org.uk
The North West's unique news service specifically aimed at the 2.5 million people in the region whose lives are affected by disability.

Allerton Hearing Ltd
Mike Forsyth, 0151 728 8877
www.allertonhearing.co.uk
Allerton Hearing LTD is run by Mike Forsythe an independant Hearing Aid Audiologist. Branches across Liverpool;Wirral;Cheshire. Latest Digital technology at competitive prices.

Allied Vehicles
Natalie McClure, 0141 336 1162
www.alliedvehicles.co.uk
The UK's leading supplier of wheelchair accessible cars, MPV's and mini buses. The leading supplier to the national mobility scheme.

Aloe Vera Health
Gill Hanson, 07867 866472
World leading health, nutrition. Natural product range may help with IBS, arthritis.

Alzheimers Support Group - Warrington
Hazel Kelly, 01925 572239
www.alzheimers.org.uk
A membership organisation, which works to improve the quality of life of people affected by dementia in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Arthritis Care
Angela Bailey, 01924 882155
www.arthritiscare.org.uk
Information provision - booklets. Items for sale - pens, teddies, balloons.

Arts About Manchester
Emma Walker, 0161 234 2961
www.aam.org.uk
Manage In Touch - a project which works with arts organisations across the North West to improve access for deaf and disabled people.

ASM Medicare
Simon Thomas, 01928 574301
www.asmmedicare.com
Manufacture aids for daily living and specialist showering/bathing cradles. Retailers of scooters, wheelchairs, walking aids etc.

Aspect Conversions
Howard Samuels, 01704 546600
www.evolution.co.uk
Are committed to designing and developing wheelchair accessible vehicles to meet the ever evolving requirements of wheelchair users.

Association of Spinabifida and Hydrocephalus
Joan Pheasant, 01132 556767
www.asbah.org
Work with people with Spinabifida & Hydrocephalus, their families, carers and professionals to provide information and promote individual choice.

Astor Bannerman
David Harrison, 01242 820820
www.astorbannerman.co.uk
Provide height adjustable furniture for people with disabilities and provide solutions to benefit carers and disabled people. Equipment includes height adjustable baths, changing tables.

Autism Initiatives UK
Rachel Clarke, 0151 330 9500
www.autisminitiatives.org
Support adults, with varying degrees of autism, through supported living in residences, tenancies and day centre facilities.

Automotive Group
Phil Hind, 01912 628090
www.automotivegroup.co.uk
A long established manufacturer and supplier of quality wheelchair accessible vehicles.

Birchwood Lions Club
Peter Ives, 01925 827078
www.birchwoodlions.org
Raise funds for charitable causes. Support Lions Clubs all over the world. Support Lions programmes such as Sight First, Medic Alert, Diabetes Awareness, Youth Programmes.

Bright Lights
John Kilshaw, 01925 416663
Church based organisation for blind and partially sighted. All welcome.

British Cardiac Patients Association
Dennis Atkinson, 01925 824856
Help and support anyone who has heart problems, we also support their families and carers with advice only. We are not medical advisors.

British Heart Foundation
Carl Van Roy, 01925 714141
Charity fighting heart and circulatory disease. The BHF funds research, education and life-saving equipment and helps heart patients.

BT Inclusion
Judith Bird, 01792 654187
www.bt.com/inclusion
Promote inclusive design so that standard telephones have features which meet the needs of people with reduced capabilities and remove barriers to communicaiton.

Butterfly Project - NCH
Tim Rhodes, 01925 655863
Support families and children with life threatening and life limiting illnesses.

Cancer Research UK - Relay for Life
Adam Gilbert, 07872 832461
Brings teams of people to celebrate the lives of those surviving cancer and to remember the lives of loved ones who have died of the disease.

Carers Centre - Warrington
Roz Coleman, 01925 644212
www.carerswarrington.co.uk
Support all unpaid carers in Warrington of all ages. This can be through emotional/confidential support one to one, signposting, information giving, drop-in and much more.

Carewatch Care Services
Barry Clark, 01273 201684
www.carewatch.co.uk
Provision of care and support services to people of all ages in their own homes to enable them to live independently.

Chadwick's Fairground Rides & Catering
Walter Chadwick, 01942 840635
Rides large and small, bouncy slides and mobile catering units.

Chaplaincy and Disability
Rev Mavis McDonnell, 01925 634408
Provides pastoral and spiritual support in workplace, school, hospital, hospice, shopping mall, market place etc.

Cheshire Fire & Rescue Service
Joy Hughes, 01925 639129
www.cheshirefire.co.uk
Home fire safety, arson and fire setter awareness, free smoke alarms. Fire safety in the home advice.

Children of Medjugorje
Lynn Pester, 01925 263905
Spread the message of our Lady who began appearing in Medjugorje in 1981. This visitation is still ongoing though unauthenticated by the chruch.

Children's Adventure Farm Trust
Helen Crowther, 01565 830053
wwwchildrensadventurefarm.org.uk
Provides holidays, respite, fun days and Christmas parties for 3,000 disabled, ill or disadvantaged children, from all over the North West each year.

CHUNC - Posture and Mobility for Young People
Tim Dines, 01432 377512
www.chunc.com

Citizens Advice Bureau - Warrington District
Janet Parry, 01925 824977
Offer free, confidential, impartial advice in all areas at general advice level and specialist advice in debt, employment and welfare benefits.

Collective Legal Solutions
Lorraine Snyder, 0151 722 0511
We provide a free home service advising on will planning including how a disabled child/beneficiary can be protected by the use of Trusts.

Commassist Ltd
Raymond Collins, 07984 237730
www.commassist.co.uk
Integrated assistive technology, whole home centrally managed automation with occupational therapy support. Bespoke solutions built to suit your needs and requirements around you.

Community Integrated Care
Jay Lomax, 0151 230 4490
www.c-i-c.co.uk
A not for profit organisation supporting vulnerable adults and children in a variety of areas and different settings.

Community Law Centre - Warrington
Reg Opara, 01925 258360
Free independent legal advice, assistance and representation regarding problems with debt, housing, welfare benefits, disability and eduction of children. Service available to all.

Community Transport - Warrington
Brian Wilson, 01925 419977
Provision of Dial-a-Ride accessible door to door minibus transport, operating within the borough of Warrington.

Connexions - Cheshire & Warrington
Stephanie Heighton, 01606 305200
www.connexions-cw.co.uk
Support, information, advice guidance to all young people aged 13-19.

Cotebrook House
Sidney Timms, 01925 752583
Cotebrook House and day centre enables people who need extra care the change to live life to the full and enjoy new challanges.

Creative Support
Steve Winfield, 01925 658797
www.creativesupport.co.uk
Provides a quality service to individuals with a learning disability and people with mental health needs. Promoting individuals to achieve their aspirations

Cri Du Chat Syndrome Support Group
Gemma Thorniley, 07923 391316
www.criduchat.co.uk
Supports families affected by Cri Du Chat Syndrome (chromosome abnormality resulting in severe learning difficulties.

CVS - Warrington
Eunice Lockett, 01925 246880
www.warrington.cvs.org.uk
Local Infrastructure Organisation - providing information, advice and support to voluntary and community groups. Promotes networking and offers representation.

DAD - Programmes & Information
Jan & Emma, 01925 240064
www.disabilitypartnership.org.uk
Pick a programme up as you enter the gardens.

Davinci Mobility
Vincent Ross, 0151 548 1999
www.davincimobility.co.uk
Manufacture custom built wheelchairs and handcycles, in aluminium and titanium, for adults and children. Other products PDQ powertrike, wheelchair spares and car handcontrols.

Deafness Resource Centre
01744 23887
www.deafnessresourcecentre.org
Provide Services for deaf, deafened, hard of hearing and deafblind people with the St Helens area.

Deafness Support Network
Emma Ratcliffe, 01606 47831
www.deafnesssupportnetwork.co.uk
Support services for D/deaf people across Cheshire, Halton and Warrington.

Dering Employment Services
Gill Winstanley, 02086 869606
www.dering.biz
Largest UK deaf-owned, deaf-led company dedicated to enabling unemployed people to return to work by providing training and employment opportunities.

Diabetes UK - North West
Lesley Challoner, 01925 653281
www.diabetes.org.uk
Charity for people with diabetes, their family and friends. Providing support and information at national and local level.

Dial House - Chester
Julie Doyle, 01244 345655
www.dialhousechester.org
Provides free confidential advice for disabled people and their families and carers

Disabled Holiday Information
Sue Napper, 01691 774368
www.disabledholidayinfo,org,uk
Free information , researched by wheelchair users, for anyone with mobility issues, to assist with choosing really accessible holidays including accommodation attractions and activities.

Disabled Living
Jon Menzies, 0161 214 4590
www.disabledliving.co.uk
Established in Manchester since 1897. We offer services to disabled and older people that enable and improve independent living with regions largest adaptive equipment showrooms.

Disabled Parents Network
Terri Balon, 07846 085738
www.disabledparentnetork.org.uk
We believe that disabled people have the right to have children and that they should be properly supported to carry out that night.

Down's Syndrome Support Group - Cheshire
Sarah Larkin, 01928 734513
Provide an opportunity for parents and carers to meet and share experiences, which can help unlock the potential of people with Down's Syndrome

Dragon Mobility
Emily Holland, 01223 454267
www.dragonmobility.com
Provide a distinctive range of floor to eye-level elevating powerchairs. Every chair is tailored to the individual, to promote independence and inclusion.

Dual Diagnosis Drop In Group
Chris Ollerton, 01925 291094
Support to people with mental health and substance abuse, including befriending, advice, trips, stopping stigma and social inclusion. Meet every month at various libraries.

DWP - Disability & Carers Service
Rosemary McCreary, 0151 934 6278
Process new applications for Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance.

Dynavox Systems Ltd
David Morgan, 01384 446789
www.dynavox.co.uk
Supplies synthesised, digitised and text to speech communication aids for people with little or no speech, all necessary training, support and maintenance.

Dystonia Society
Jane Hewertson, 01925 821565
www.dystonia.org.uk
Supports people who have Dystonia (a neurological movement disorder) and their families, through promotion of awareness, research and welfare.

EAGA (Warm Front)
Jamie Robinson, 01782 202322
www.eaga.com
we manage the governments warm front grant which provides heating, insulation and other energy effiency measures to enable people to climb out of fuel poverty.

Employment Opportunities
David Cumming, 0151 355 5535
We help people with a

Enterprise Car Hire
0870 350 3000
www.enterpriserent-a-car.co.uk
Is an extended family of more than 65,000; a world-class company with homegrown roots. Through tremendous leadership and the entrepreneurial spirit of our employees, Our goal has never been to be the biggest; we simply work hard to be the best.

Endsleigh Insurance Brokers Ltd
Bev Wingate, 01242 866800
www.endsleigh-business.co.uk
Specialists in insurance for charities and voluntary organisations, ranging from community groups working from home to national charities operating around the world.

Environment Agency
Jackie Bowley, 01925 543365
www.environment-agency.gov.uk
It is our job to look after the environment and make it a better place for you and future generations.

Essential Healthcare
Jill McDonald, 08453 441908
Supply specialist aids for daily living. This includes riser recliner chairs, fully profiling beds, memory foam mattresses, commodes, shower chairs, walking aids and stairlifts.

Expert Patients Programme CIC
Pat Holmes, 07500 039733
www.expertpatients.co.uk
Provide self management courses for people living with long term health conditions, through the NHS and other organisations interested in running self managment courses.,

First Step Trust
Geoff Andrews, 0151 431 5128
www.firststeptrust.org.uk
National Charity working with people with mental health problems, getting them back into work.

Five Towns Care Centre
Eric Malkin, 07764 502442
Suppliers of powered wheelchairs, lightweight wheelchairs, mobility scooters, children's buggies, by leading manufacturers. Home demonstrations.

Freedom Enterprises (2004) Ltd
Steve Whitmore, 02476 454692
www.freedomcarrier.co.uk
Experience a new sense of freedom with the Freedom Carrier. A spacious trailer designed specifically for use with scooters.

Friends of Walton Estate
Dianne Jones, 01928 716389
Promote use of the park by diverse groups. Fundraise and encourage volunteers to improve park amenities.

Future Chairs
Mark Beesley, 01744 637809
www.futurechairs.co.uk
Future Chairs have developed the lightest wheelchair in the world weighing only 6.3kg (including wheels). Using carbon fibre technology first developed in F1 racing.

Go Kids Go - Association of Wheelchair Children
Roy Wild, 01482 887163
www.wheelchairchildren.org.uk
Run free manual/powered wheelchair courses, also professionals workshops, disability awareness workshops in mainstream schools. We run courses throughout the UK.

Gowrings Mobility
Carolyn Sorrell, 0845 6088020
www.gowringsmobility.co.uk
Go where you want to go in a Gowrings Mobility wheelchair passenger vehicle. We will be displaying two cars from our extensive range.

Greater Manchester Coalition of Disabled People
Caron Peachey, 0161 273 5154
www.gmcdp.com
An organisation of disabled peole that campaigns for the full inclusion of disabled people in society.

Griffiths Court
Peter Sackett, 01244 319393
Working towards building a respite and residential centre in Warrington, with a range of complimentary facilities for physically disabled people. Will serve the North West Region.

Guide Dogs for the Blind
Edna Wike, 01925 824240
Help to give blind and partially sighted people more freedom and independence with the aid of a guide dog.

Halton BC - Adult Social Care
John Gibbon, 0151 471 7431
www.halton.gov.uk
Helping people to live independently in their own homes. Provide support for the elderly, carers and people with disabilities or mental health problems.

Halton Speak Out
Sue Jones, 01928 588526
Self advocacy group for people with learning disabilities.

Headway - Warrington
Mike Guest, 01925 762545
Promotes understanding of brain injury and provides information, support and activities to people with brain injury, their families and carers.

Holidays for All
Stephen Elsden, 02078 028240
www.holidaysforall.org
The opportunity to enjoy a completely relaxing and revitalising holiday all year round.

Home Instead Senior Care
Philip Adlem, 01925 230006
www.homeinstead.co.uk
A non-medical provider of companionship, home help, personal care services, encouraging, assisting, stimulating our clients, daily activities that helps maintain their independence.

In House Mobile Opticians
Parm Mund, 01925 210006
www.inhousemobileopticians.co.uk
Local and friendly professional home visiting optician providing a complete home optical service to anyone who cannot attend a high street optician unassisted.

Inclusive Fitness Initiative
Nick Lowe, 0114 257 2053
www.inclusivefitness.org
Supports the fitness industry to become more inclusive through:- accessible facilities, inclusive fitness equipment, staff training and marketing to increase participation amongst disabled people.

IT Can Help (ITCH) - British Computer Society
Simon Vasey, 07854 120383
www.itcanhelp.org.uk
Offers computer assistance to individuals with disabilities by providing volunteers visit people in their homes and locations such as day centres

Jobcentre Plus
Carolyn Guimerans, 01925 785475
www.jobcentreplus-gsi.gov.uk
Provide a service to people of working age to assist in finding and retaining work and claiming primary benefits.

Johm Holt Foundation
0845 643 9949
We are a cncer support group in Warrington, all our services are free, holistic therapies, support, art,craft and card making, Monday, Tuseday and Friday 10.30 - 4pm

Joint Mental Health Services
Helen Taylor, 01925 843718
www.warrington-pct.nhs.uk
Our work involves the prevention of mental ill health and the promotion of emotional wellbeing. The works involves all agencies, users, carers and members of the public

Jubilee Sailing Club
Mike Travis, 0151 263 3543
www.jst.org.uk
A ground breaking charity that provides the opportunity to experience the adventure of tallship sailing regardless of physical ability.

J-U-M-P
Steve Stout, 01925 495197
www.j-u-m-p.org
Provide a professional media service to capture unique memories for children challenged by illness and disability.

Kepplewray Project
Denise Elvy, 01229 716936
www.kepplewray.org.uk
Kepplewray challenges exclusion and is founded on a commitment to bring disabled and non-disabled people together as equal partners.

KF Garner & Co
Sarah Isherwood, 01925 633807
www.mobilityinsure.com
Vehicle insurance for disabled drivers, including vehicles converted for wheelchair access or having other special modifications or alterations.

Kidz Aware
Gillian Archbold, 07765 363651
www.kidsaware.co.uk
Provide services for families of disabled children nationally. Provide two puppet programmes lets prevent bullying and disability awareness.

Kirton Healthcare Ltd
Liz Gatt, 01440 705352
www.kirtonhealthcare.co.uk
As leading designers and manufacturers for over 27 years Kirton has developed a deserved reputation as a quality provider of specialist seating.

Leonard Cheshire Disability
Grace Kay, 01925 414115
www.lcdisability.org
The UK's largest voluntary sector provider of support to disabled people. The charity also works with disabled people in 57 countries worldwide.

Liverpool Deaf Children's Society
Fiona Cox, 0151 255 2021
www.ldcs.org.uk
Helping deaf children and their families with information and equipment.

Lupus Group - Lancashire & Cheshire
David Price, 0161 320 9484
www.lclupus.co.uk
Help and advise people to live and cope with Lupus. Campaign to stop the banning of incandescent bulbs for those who suffer from light sensitivity.

Macmillan Cancer Support
Marie Travers, 01925 846740
www.macmillan.org.uk/cheshire
Improves the life of people affected by cancer. Provide practical, medical, emotional and financial support. Campaigns for better cancer care.

Making Space
Lynn Aytekin, 01925 571680
www.makingspace.co.uk
Enables everyone affected by mental illness to make life choices and take a full and active part in their community.

Mangar International
Geraldine King, 01544 267674
www.mangarinternational.co.uk
Design and manufacture lightweight bathlifts and lifting equipment to maintain independence at home. Provide assistance for carers faced with manual handling tasks.

Mencap
Mal Hampson, 0161 968 9250
Charity organisation for people with a learning difficulty.

Mencap - Warrington
Dorothy Pritchard, 01925 823289
Provide information and support to people with learning disabilities and their families. Two social clubs, direct payments support, outgoings and holidays.

Millercare Mobility Specialists
Julie Kitson, 01925 251212
www.millercare.co.uk
Sales, service and repair of wheelchairs, scooters, riser chairs, hoists, bathing aids, stairlifts and aids to daily living.

Mood Swings Network
Phil Yarwood, 07845 924572
Self help group for people with mental health distress. Meet 2nd Thursday in month at Warrington Day Centre - 7.30-9.30pm.

Multiple Sclerosis Society - Warrington
Julie Richards, 01925 573980
Provide information and support for members and their families affected by multiple sclerosis.

Muscular Dystrophy - Lymm & Warrington
Audrey Birchall, 01925 491762
Raise money to help provide special equipment for local people with Muscular Dystrophy problems, also raise money for research.

National Ass. For Bikers with a Disability (NABD)
Rose Fitton, 08707 590603
www.nabd.org.uk
The only motorcycle charity that can supply grants to help a disabled person a bike/trike so that they can enjoy the freedom of biking.

NDCS (national Deaf Children's Society)
Louise Cox, 0808 800 8880
www.ndcs.org.uk
The listening bus is the UK's only touring information centre for deaf children. Show casing ….. (rest of info on DAD prog)

Neurosupport
Maureen Kelly, 0151 298 2999
www.neurosupport.org.uk
Information, advice and support to people who have neurological conditions eg epilepsy, stroke, Parkinson's disease and their families.

New Mayfair Hotel / Century Hotel
Martin Gregory, 01253 347543
www.newmayfairhotel.co.uk
Specialist hotels for disabled people.

North Cheshire Hospitals NHS Trust
Lindsey Rigby, 01925 275249
Working Back2Back with our local community. Come and have your say about the future of your hospitals.

North West Ambulance Service
Yunus Mogra, 01204 498381
www.nwas.nhs.uk
Established to provide the best possible ambulance and pre-hospital care services to the population of North West England.

Northwest Guards Security (Group) Ltd
Jeff Greenwood, 0845 123 5044
www.northwestguards.co.uk
One Stop Total Security Solutions' for all security needs from SIA licenced status officers to secure shredding.

Older Peoples Engagement Group - OPEG
Eileen Fitzgerald, 01925 723350
We are a voice for all disabled people to ensure their needs are addressed in policy and planning.

Parkinson's Disease Society
Jill Strickland, 0161 724 7718
www.parkinsons.org.uk
Supports all people affected by Parkinson's throughout the UK. We offer information and support, campaign for greater awareness and support research.

Patient Opinion
Tim Hunt, 01142 816256
www.patientopinion.org.uk
A website where patients and service users can feedback their experiences of healthcare. It is a not for profit social enterprise.

Petty Pool Trust
Hazel Hanslip, 01606 889097
www.pettypool.org.uk
A further education college for young adults with learning difficulties and/or disabilities. It also has an outdoor activity centre offering residential holidays and activities.

Phoenix Trading
Caroline Holmes, 01606 892202
fundraising cards /gift wrap

Places For People
Tahir Idris, 01772 897499
www.placesforpeople.co.uk
Provide tailored solutions for individuals with support needs including the disabled and elderly. Our at home solutions provide technology to help deliver these outcomes.

Planet Blue
Bev Lloyd-Madeley, 01925 581248
Relaxed fun and safe environment for young people to come, meet new friends, learn new skills or just hang out.

Polar Ford Warrington
Kate Vella, 07714 841326
www.polarford.co.uk
Sell new and used cars. Provide vehicles on the Motability scheme.

Radio General
Keith Inman, 01925 662122
www.radiogeneral.co.uk
Broadcasts to patients in Warrington hospital. Programmes include requests, items of local interest, outside broadcasts and commentaries on Warrington Wolves and Widnes Vikings games.

Radio General - Outside Broadcast
Keith Inman, 01925 662122
www.radiogeneral.co.uk
Provides programmes of interest broadcast live from locations and events from around the district, including the Parr Hall, for the patients in Warrington Hospital.

Radio Warrington
Steve Lewis, 01925 423838
www.radiowarrington.co.uk
Community Radio station for Warrington

REMAP - Cheshire Panel
Helen Reed, 01928 582934
www.remap.org.uk
Volunteers design and manufacture, or adapt, one-off equipment for people with disabilities, that is not commercially available, to enhance independence.

Remploy
Cheryl Edmonds, 01925 729751
www.remploy.co.uk
Market leading expert in the provision of specialist employment services for disabled people, and those who face complex barriers to employment.

Richmond Fellowship
Chris Greer, 01606 863861
www.richmondfellowship.org.uk
For over 45 years Richmond Fellowship's mission has been to empower and support people with mental health needs to lead full and independent lives.

Ridgeside Falconry
Phill Gibbons, 01388 420204
www.falconry-displays.co.uk
Falconry displays and demonstrations.

Riding for Disabled - Camsley Grange
Denise Shaw, 01925 827335
www.camsleygrangerda.org.uk
Based in Warrington, we offer horse riding as a therapeutic, leisure and sport activity for children and adults with a disability.

Royal Blind Society - Belmont Hotel
Theresa Curbishley, 01492 877770
www.royalblindsociety.org.uk
Nationally we offer a range of holiday choices to people with sight loss including the Belmont Hotel on the seafront in Llandudno.

Royal College of Nursing
Hazel Morrison, 07804 248387
Provide information and support to disabled/injured nurses and midwives in and out of the workplace.

SayITWorks
Deborah Riley or Loraine Bones, 0845 601 9973 / 0845 601 9974
www.sayitworks.co.uk
SayItWorks CD rom picture library. Over 900 bright, contemporary, relevant, user friendly illustrations. Images that help get your message across.

Scallywags Mobile Creche
Andrea Parker, 0116 281 3469
www.scallywags.org.uk
Provide quality childcare for your function at your venue. Whatever the event our qualified and experienced staff ensure the children enjoy themselves.

Scope
John Winkler, 07710 409080
Works with disabled people improving the quality of life for families, children and disabled people.

Sea Cadets - Warrington
Tina Stanier, 01695 627747
Training and water based activities for young people aged 10 - 18 yrs, based on traditions of the Royal Navy.

Shannon Bradshaw Trust
Patti Bradshaw, 01925 498167
www.shannonstrust.org.uk
Raise money to help children with life threatening conditions and their families.

Slice of Life Film Festival
Mary Watt, 01606 889097
www.sliceoflife.biz
Fun festival for project made by people with learning disabilities and interactive film making workshop.

Space Training
Lorna Jones, 01925 490558
www.spacetraining.co.uk
Specialise in training carers looking after people with learning disabilities/challenging behaviour.

SPARC
Catherine Mannion, 01925 494423
www.sparctraveltraining.co.uk
SPARC (Supporting People Achieving Real Choice) supports people into work with our job coaches and we train people in independent travel skills.

Spinal Injuries Association
Peter Adams, 0151 342 9743
Create awareness of spinal cord injury and its effect. Power point presentations to those who care and treat spinal cord injuries outside spinal injuries centres.

Sport Zone - Archery
Dianne Hill, 01772 322125
www.hillclimbactivities.co.uk
Using the latest equipment we offer archery for all ages and abilities focussing on safety, fun and learning, using various games and activities.

Sport Zone - Basketball
Dave Connor, 01925 240064
Provide sporting opportunities for people to participate in the sport of wheelchair basketball.

Sport Zone - Beat the Goalie
Jayne Horton, 01925 247500
Young people from Woolston Youth Club trying to stop your goals!

Sport Zone - Climbing Wall
Dianne Hill, 01772 322125
www.hillclimbactivities.co.uk
Using our 8 metre portable climbing wall we can offer fantastic opportunities to develop climbing skills for all ages and abilities.

Sport Zone - Cycling Projects
Ian Tierney, 01925 234213
www.cycling.org.uk
Promoted cycling for all, offering a variety of adapted cycles and cycling initiatives for all sectors of the community to enjoy.

Sport Zone - GB Wheelchair Rugby League
Dave Connor, 01925 240064

Sport Zone - Greenbank Wheelchair Basketball
Anne Kinsella, 0151 733 7255
www.greenbankproject.org.uk
Weekly training in wheelchair basketball with the opportunity to play competitively or for fun.

Sport Zone - Smallbore Rifle Association
Ken Nash, 01442 842443
www.nrsa.co.uk
National governing body for small bore and air gun target shooting. Run competitions for all, both able bodied and disabled including the blind.

Sport Zone - Superslide
Allan Porter, 01925 821450
www.superslide.co.uk
Supply Inflatables and activity equipment for children's parties, fetes, school fayres, carnivals, all catered for.

St John Ambulance
Alison Williams, 01925 710072
Provide First Aid cover at public events.

St John Ambulance
Alison Williams, 01925 710072
Provide First Aid cover at public events.

St Rocco's Hospice
Malcolm Kindon, 01925 575780
www.stroccos.org
Care and support to patients, and their families, with life limiting conditions in our Day Unit and In-Patient Units.

Stick 'n' Step
Sarah Smithson, 0151 645 1291
www.sticknstep.org
A parent led charity with the aim of giving kids with cerebral palsy their maximum independence. We employ condutors trained in Budapest.

Stockdales
Jill Dobson, 0161 973 2296
www.stockdales.org.uk
Provide residential - respite care for children and adults. Give independent experiences and opportunities to adults in the community with learning difficulties and disabilities.

Stroke Association
Jeanette Lunt, 0151 529 3585
www.stroke.org.uk
The only UK wide charity that provides support services, raises awareness of stroke and invests in stroke research.

Terence Higgins Trust
Sandra Smith, 01744 457379

Terry Group Ltd
Kath Mellor, 01565 752805
www.terrylifts.co.uk
Provide wheelchairs, scooters, bathing equipment, showers, frames, reclining chairs and beds. Manufacture and install through-floor lifts, steplifts, stairlifts and overhead hoists.

TNG
Mark Owen, 01744 21562
www.tng.uk.com
Working in partnership with Jobcentre Plus, provides the support you need to overcome your health related barriers and move into work.

Transitional Rehabilitation Unit Ltd
B Menchaca-Aguilar, 01942 707000
www.trurehab.com
Rehabilitation at TRU is about building skills and confidence. We provide comprehensive, realistic rehabilitation for people living with brain injury.

Tyldesley Brass Band
Robert Taylor, 0772 091 4012
www.tyldesleyband.co.uk
Supporting the local community performing in concerts and competitions and encouraging young people to engage in music.

Unison - Trade Union Organisation
Pam Howard, 01925 637927
www.unisonwarrington.org.uk
Trade Union representation for employees of local government, voluntary and public sector. Committed to promoting equality for all.

Vision Support
Jane Williams, 01244 381515
www.visionsupport.org.uk
Provide a range of services to support people with a visual impairment to remain independent, including equipment low vision aids and benefits advice.

Vitalise
Chris Ashcroft, 01704 538388
www.vitalise.org.uk
Provide essential breaks for people with disabilities and those with visual impairments. Provide breaks for carers inspirational opportunities for volunteers.

Warrington Ass. For Special Children
Denise Shaw, 01925 493838
Provide out of school leisure activities for children/young people with severe and profound learning difficulties.

Warrington Borough Transport Ltd
John Bannister, 01925 634296
Operate local bus services in Warrington and surrounding areas, many using low floor buses for easy access for disabled people.

Warrington Collegiate Institute
Matt Horns, 01925 494494
www.warrington.ac.uk
A further education college in Warrington providing learning opportunities for all.

Warrington Community Care
Dave Matthews, 01925 635012
www.warringtoncommunitycare.co.uk
Provides accommodation, care and support services for people with mental health support needs in Warrington.

Warrington Disability Partnership
Jayne Horton, 01925 240064
www.disabilitypartnership.org.uk
Formed in April 2003 bringing together four Warrington charities. providing a variety of services as follows.

Warrington Guardian
Gill Ormston, 01925 434017
www.warringtonguardian.co.uk
Guardian newspaper (part of Newsquest Cheshire/ Merseyside Ltd) a division of the second largest newspaper publishing company in the country.

Warrington Local Involvement Network (LINKS)
Katie Lightfoot, 01925 246893
A network bringing together local people, organisations and groups who want to improve health and social care ser vices in the borough.

Warrington PCT - Continence Service
Pam Pemberton, 01925 251353
www.warrington-pct.nhs.uk
Specialist nursing service advising people about bladder and/or bowel dysfunction and/or incontinence to improve their quality of life.

Warrington PCT - Contraception & Sexual Health
Janine Percival, 01925 644203
www.warrington-pct.nhs.uk
Provide information and advice on all aspects of sexual health:- contraception, infection screening, smears, pregnancy advice, psycho-sexual. Confidential access for all.

Warrington PCT - Oral Health Promotions
Marion Stockton, 01925 643119
Advice and support to people with special needs, carers and families.

Warrington PCT - Paediatric Continence Service
Annette Clarke, 01925 251340
Treat children with bladder and bowel disfunction in the Warrington area. We see children from 0-19yrs with disorders such as constipation daytime wetting & catheter care.

Warrington PCT - PALS/PPI
Val Harper, 01925 843878
www.warrington-pct.nhs.uk
PALS helps patients find their way through Primary Care. PP! tells people what we are doing and asks their opinion.

Warrington Road Safety Partnership
Nik Iddon, 01925 443269
www.wrsp.co.uk
Multi agency partnership dedicated to reducing the number of people who are killed or seriously injured on the roads of Warrington.

WAspS - Warrington Aspergers Society
Verity-Jane Turner, 01925 813841
Raising awareness and supporting people with Aspergers Syndrome.

WBC - Children Services
Gill Baxby, 01925 442770
www.warrington.gov.uk
Families information service; fostering and adoption; Ross Close - short break centre; parent partnership inclusion services; Childrens services.

WBC - Community Services
Emma Holmes, 01925 444134
www.warrington.gov.uk
Provides a range of statutory and non-statutory services including Adult Social Services, Housing, Trading Standards, Environmental Health, Libraries, Arts and Leisure Centres.

WBC - Contact Warrington
Emma Holmes, 01925 444134
www.warrington.gov.uk
Your single point of access to council services. Visit us in Horsemarket Street, Warrington Town Centre or contact us by telephone.

WBC - Housing & Council Tax Benefits
Denise McCarthy, 01925 443349
www.warrington.gov.uk
Processes applications and payment of the following benefits to people on low income, Council Tax Benefit, Rent Rebate and Rent Allowance.

WBC - Mobile Library
Emma Holmes, 01925 444134
www.warrington.gov.uk
Don't forget to visit our mobile library. Disabled access is available and everyone is welcome to join free.

WBC - Ranger Service
Gavin Gibbons, 01925 601617
Ranger Service manages all aspects of Warrington's parks and open spaces, placing the emphasis on access for all.

WBC - Recycling Team
Andy Cutts, 01925 443048
www.recycleforwarrington.co.uk
Provide recycling, waste disposal and composting help and advice to local Warrington residents.

WBC - Trading Standards
Chris Cardew, 01925 442671
www.tswarrington.co.uk
Aim to improve the quality of life for all citizens and we are working towards a fairer, safer and healthier society.

WDP - Access & Training Consultancy
Dave Connor, 01925 240064
www.disabilitypartnership.org.uk
A support group for people with chronic pain, offering gentle exercises sessions, guest speakers and advice sessions.

WDP - Accessible Caravan
Tommy Hammond, 01925 240064
www.disabilitypartnership.org.uk
Fully accessible caravan located in Pensarn, North Wales. Provides affordable holidays for disabled people and their carers/families. Go on, enjoy yourself!

WDP - Disability Forum
Caroline Thompson, 01925 240064
www.disabilitypartnership.org.uk
An umbrella organisation bringing together representatives from more than 40 local disability based organisations, voluntary. Private and public sector.

WDP - Disability Information Point
Sue Pearson, 01925 240855
www.disabilitypartnership.org.uk
Provides information and advice for disabled people and their carers, including a benefits advice service. Located in the rear hall of Warrington retail market.

WDP - Discover IT Suite
Patrick McGuirk, 01925 240064
www.disabilitypartnership.org.uk
Offers all disabled people, and their carers, in Warrington access to the internet, email and the full computer experiences.

WDP - Employment Team
Derek Jones, 01925 240064
www.disabilitypartnership.org.uk
Offers specialist advice and support for people with disabilities, lone parents and incapacity benefit recipients who are considering employment opportunities.

WDP - Equipment Loan Service
Tommy Hammond, 01925 240064
www.disabilitypartnership.org.uk
Provides impartial and independent advice to individuals and professionals regarding equipment for disabled people. Browse our showrooms for a wide range of equipment.

WDP - Equipment Showroom
Tommy Hammond, 01925 240064
www.disabilitypartnership.org.uk
Provides impartial and independent advice to individuals and professionals regarding equipment for disabled people. Browse our showrooms for a wide range of equipment.

WDP - Fundraising & Promotions
Caroline Thompson, 01925 240064
www.disabilitypartnership.org.uk
Fundraising plays an important role at WDP and we are always looking for new events, sponsors and volunteers to helpf raise vital funds!

WDP - Independent Living Team
Julie Boyd, 01925 240064
www.disabilitypartnership.org.uk
Provides advice and support for independent living including Direct Payments, Independent Living Fund and other local and national initiatives.

WDP - Information Services
Jayne Horton, 01925 240064
www.disabilitypartnership.org.uk
Provides information for disabled people, carers, friends and professionals via helpline.

WDP - Leisure, Recreation & Sports Forum
Dave Connor, 01925 240064
www.disabilitypartnership.org.uk
Offers a variety of activities and sports including boccia, cricket, kurling, football. Also hosts the LRS Forum which runs every six weeks.

WDP - OWCH Pain Management Group
Dave Connor, 01925 240064
www.disabilitypartnership.org.uk
A support group for people with chronic pain, offering gentle exercises sessions, guest speakers and advice sessions.

WDP - Payroll and Financial Services
Doreen Crossley, 01925 240064
www.disabilitypartnership.org.uk
Payroll scheme for Direct Payments clients, charities and other organisations. All aspects of payroll are covered.

WDP - Pulse Sponsored Walk/Push
Anne Thorpe, 01925 764185
www.disabilitypartnership.org.uk
Over 100 volunteers support the organisation on a regular basis. Opportunities are available for people wishing to develop their skills, gain experience and benefit people within the community.

WDP - Shopmobility
George or Wendy, 01925 231941
www.disabilitypartnership.org.uk
Provides support for those with limited mobility, in the form of temporary loan of manual and electric equipment whilst shopping in Warrington town centre. Satellite service also available in Warrington Market.

WDP - Shopmobility
George or Wendy, 01925 231941
www.disabilitypartnership.org.uk
Provides support for those with limited mobility, in the form of temporary loan of manual and electric equipment whilst shopping in Warrington town centre. Satellite service also available in Warrington Market.

WDP - Volunteering
Lynda Weetman, 01925 240064
www.disabilitypartnership.org.uk
Over 100 volunteers support the organisation on a regular basis. Opportunities are available for people wishing to develop their skills, gain experience and benefit people within the community.

WDP - Wizard Narrowboat
Clive Crossingham, 01925 240064
www.disabilitypartnership.org.uk
Recently refurbished wheelchair accessible narrowboat, moored in Stockton Heath, which offers local community groups and families scenic day trips along Bridgewater Canal.

WDP - Young Ambassadors
Naomi Cheetham, 01925 240064
www.disabilitypartnership.org.uk

Welsh Wheelchair Curling Club
John Stone, 01244 810673
Compete in teams alongside able bodied curlers at Deeside Leisure Centre in scheduled leagues. Competed in Naitonal and International wheelchair curling competitions.

WHIA
Geraldine Kiddle, 01925 246812
www.wha.org.uk
Supports people in maintaining and improving their home, helping to keep homes warm, safe and secure. Help includes trusted contractors, handyperson, funding, housing options.

Wiltshire Farm Foods
Tony Bate, 07967 488267
www.wiltshirefarmfoods.com
Deliver delicious healthy frozen meals to your door.

Wire FM
01925 445545
www.wirefm.com
Wire FM the number one radio station for Warrington, Widnes and Runcorn. On air for 10 years playing the music that you love!

Women's Aid - Warrington
Sarah Hampton, 01925 417138
Provide refuge for women and children fleeing domestic abuse.

WRSP - Cheshire Fire & Rescue
Nik Iddon, 01925 443269
www.wrsp.co.uk
Committed, through partnership working, to reducing the number of injuries and deaths in fires and road traffic collisions.

WRSP - Cheshire Police Traffic Enforcement
Nik Iddon, 01925 443269
www.cheshire.police.uk
Promotes general road safety issues and runs the 'drive survive' course.

WRSP - WBC Road Safety Team
Nik Iddon, 01925 443269
www.wrsp.co.uk
Multi agency partnership dedicated to reducing the number of people who are killed or seriously injured on the roads of Warrington.

Youth Volunteering
Alison Cullen, 01925 242424
Encourage and support young people 16-24, to volunteer in the community to benefit the community and themselves.