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World Parkinson’s Awareness Month April At WMC we help many people with Parkinson’s to enable their independence with FREE* mobility equipment and driving assessments. wmdlc.org/ *referred by healthcare professional

William Merritt Centre | Enabling Greater Independence

The William Merritt Centre is a registered charity since 1982, offering impartial and professional advice for Children and Adults.

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We provide transport advice and information to people who have had to give up driving or plan to retire from driving to help them make independent journeys easier. Our service is available to those in the Yorkshire area, based in Leeds, West Yorkshire wmdlc.org/services/hubs/
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Would you like to make a real difference and help us to continue our work serving people with disabilities and long-term conditions across Yorkshire? Simple…become a Friend of William Merritt Disabled Living Centre wmdlc.org/donate/
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Did you know we offer long term hire of wheelchairs and mobility scooters? Contact Shopmobility - White Rose Shopping Centre Wheelchairs - £5 per day and £50 deposit Mobility scooters - £10 per day and £100 deposit wmdlc.org/services/shopmobil…

Shopmobility - William Merritt Disabled Living Centre

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We’re proud to collaborate with Leeds University on a project studying Total Knee Replacement Surgery’s impact on patients and driving. Can they safely return at 2 weeks instead of 6? Our Driving Assessment and clinical tests will help find out!
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200 hours of FREE* driving theory training Designed to support those who are neuro diverse or with learning difficulties. Tailored learning styles to suit the learner. Face to face - Leeds, York & Harrogate areas. NOW online too. wmdlc.org/services/driver-as… *max 6 hours per person
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Our mission is to empower older people, disabled people of all ages & those with long-term condition to maximise their independence through impartial advice, information & clinical assessments on daily living aids & driving wmdlc.org/

William Merritt Centre | Enabling Greater Independence

The William Merritt Centre is a registered charity since 1982, offering impartial and professional advice for Children and Adults.

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MS Awareness Week – 9-15th March The National MS Society is looking to raise awareness, create community & stand up to this disease. FREE* mobility equipment & driving assessments. wmdlc.org/services/driver-as… wmdlc.org/services/mobility-… *referred by healthcare professional
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"The WMC is a vital service for those individuals who require specialist and professional advice, support and assessment to return to and maintain independent function in the community." Stroke Rehabilitation Team
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Disability campaign leads to over 50 new accessible toilets on England’s motorways lancs.live/news/lancashire-n…

Disability campaign leads to over 50 new accessible toilets on England motorways

Zack Kerr from Oswaldtwistle has been a driving force in the Changing Places Toilets campaign

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GameBlast round up... Delighted to announce we raised £4355 for the William Merritt Centre and Special Effect. Thank you to all those who supported the event - Lord Mayor Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung, gamers of all ages, raffle donations, visitors, donators & the WMC team.
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International Wheelchair Day – 1st March A day of events and activities when wheelchair users celebrate the positive impact a wheelchair has on their lives. For a FREE* wheelchair assessment please visit wmdlc.org/services/mobility-… *referred by a healthcare professional
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Open Day - Tues 8th April - 9am to 3pm Visit us to see how we can help disabled people of all ages, their parents/carers and healthcare professionals with information and advice about mobility equipment and all aspects of driving. FREE to attend. wmdlc.org/2025-open-days/

Open Day - Wednesday 16th September 2026 - William Merritt Disabled Living Centre

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First astronaut with a disability cleared for space station mission positive.news/lifestyle/firs…

First astronaut with a disability cleared for space station mission

John McFall has been approved to become the first person with a physical disability to take part in a mission to the International Space Station

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Care Day - 17th February It's a day that highlights the importance of providing care and support for the elderly. We provide FREE* assessments for daily living mobility aids to enable independence. wmdlc.org/services/mobility-… *referred by healthcare professional

Mobility aid assessments - William Merritt Disabled Living Centre

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1 week to go ...for GameBlast (fundraising gaming marathon) Lord Mayor Councillor Abigail Marshall Katung will join us to launch the 24-hour countdown. Together, we aim to foster a more inclusive gaming community.   wmdlc.org/fundraising-gaming…
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📚 Happy International Book Giving Day! How to Celebrate: 🎁 Gift a book to someone 📕 Leave a book in a public space for someone to find 📚 Donate books to local libraries, schools, or shelters What's your favourite book?
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Participate in the most monumental fundraising gaming marathon and help make technology accessible for all!   Your participation will truly make a difference. Contact Maxine on mpickard@wmdlc.org to find out more.
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GameBlast 2025 is dedicated to our dear friend, Colin McDonnell, who we sadly miss. Let’s honour his legacy by making gaming accessible for everyone.   Help us reach more people and support us in creating a more inclusive gaming community: justgiving.com/page/william-…
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Votes needed please ... We're excited to share that our driving school has been nominated for the 'Special Educational Needs Provider of the Year' award at Intelligent Instructor. intelligentinstructor.co.uk/…
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