William Merritt Disabled Living Centre, Leeds

Travel Survey for Leeds

The universities of Bristol, Leeds & Oxford Brookes are conducting a travel survey for those people who live and/or work in Leeds who might consider themselves disabled but also the wider community.

However you get around Leeds, whether by wheeling, public transport, taxi or car, the survey wants to hear about it! For every completed survey, the participant will have the opportunity to enter a Prize Draw and could win one of eight £100 shopping vouchers.

More information and to complete the survey....
https://tinyurl.com/HelmetLeeds
Survey ends 30th September 2024

D.A.D successfully hosts Driving Mobility’s North West Regional Open Day - Driving Mobility Sunday 14th July. The date of one of the most eagerly awaited events in the calendar. No, not the UEFA EURO 2024 final, but Driving Mobility’s North West Regional Open Day!

“The assessment was conducted extremely well in a kind and courteous manner. I was put at my ease and encouraged to show my abilities now I have taken previous advice and completed driving lessons in an automatic car with steering ball. Thank you so much William Merritt. I am full of praise for every step of my journey with you.”

Client, Driving Assessment

"My appointment was to find a wheelchair that worked best for me. It went amazingly and I found a chair that suited my needs leading me to be able to buy the chair which I am very happy with. The assessor was amazing and listened to all my feedback so we could narrow it down."

Client, Mobility Equipment Assessment

We were delighted to welcome the Lord Mayor Abigail Marshall Katung to our ShopMobility unit at the White Rose Shopping Centre as part of the Shopmobility National Awareness Day.

ShopMobility - hire of mobility scooters and wheelchairs

https://wmdlc.org/services/shopmobility/ -rose-centre

Looking to learn about safe Moving and Handling techniques?

Considered a Moving and Handling Train the Trainer course? We offer a practical course delivered by members of the National Back Exchange.

Our next course is 7th to 10th October - please note our courses are usually fully booked so don't delay...

Find out more...
https://wmdlc.org/services/moving-handling-training/train-the-trainer/

Complete a booking form...
https://wmdlc.org/booking/moving-and-handling-training/

Train the trainer - William Merritt Disabled Living Centre This comprehensive 5-day course follows the National Back Exchange guidelines. It will give delegates the skills and knowledge they need to create and deliver

A huge congratulations to our assessment clients in Sheffield this morning! Both clients were assessed here at the centre previously and as they attended post-stroke. Today, we were thrilled to see that they were both safe to return to driving!

As you can see, they were both ecstatic at the outcome today 🚙

If you would like to learn more about our medical fitness to drive assessments, please DM the page or contact us on 0113 350 8989

Driving Mobility

Planning on buying a new games console? Unsure what adaptations are available?

We offer information and advice about gaming with a disability to enable greater independence.

Contact us on 0113 350 8989 or [email protected] for more information.

The William Merritt Centre (charity) offer try before you fly assessments offering advice and available equipment to hire to make the flying experience as smooth and as comfortable as possible.

For both adults and children.

Find out more here: https://wmdlc.org/services/mobility-aid-assessments/out-about/ -b4u-fly

Do you work for or own a company looking to support a local Leeds charity?

Join us on our journey to improve the lives of people living with a disability or long-term condition.

Check out our new membership programme from £5 per month
https://wmdlc.org/donate/ -scheme

"I was treated with respect, care and kindness. My assessors really put me at ease which helped me deal with a potential anxious experience. I was more than happy with my experience at the William Merritt Centre in Leeds. "

Client, Driving Assessment

Room hire - flexible and affordable options in Rodley, Leeds.

For 4 to 45 people with board room, classroom and u shape styles available.

Prices start from £35 for half day…
https://wmdlc.org/services/room-hire/

Our Shopmobility service at the White Rose Shopping, Leeds is available for hire of mobility scooters, electric and manual wheelchairs:

FREE wheelchair hire
Hire of electric wheelchair £5 per session
Hire of mobility scooter £5 per session

Open Monday to Sunday 10am to 4.30pm

Find us near near car parks 5 and 6 (disabled parking available) or at the top of the lift/escalator in South Mall.

For further details please ring 0113 350 86 82 or email us at [email protected] or visit https://wmdlc.org/services/shopmobility/

Booking in advance is preferable in order to secure your scooter/wheelchair hire for preferred day and time.

Please note: Photo ID with proof of current address will be needed & deposit may be required.

"The entire process was faultless. The day of assessment itself went off without a hitch. The OT & The ADI were wonderful. They were calm, collected and always very professional. They wanted to give me every opportunity to succeed."

Client, Driving Assessment

Don't forget ....Open Day tomorrow - Wednesday 10th July 2024

Visit the William Merritt Centre and 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. Just pop in from 9am to 3pm.

We also have a few exhibitors attending too
https://wmdlc.org/2024-open-days/

We have had a fantastic day at the centre today. Thank you to all of our attendees who travelled far and wide to attend our Vehicle adaptations and disability awareness training for approved driving instructors and driving examiners today.

A special thanks to our volunteers and guest speakers, Jeff Gosling Ltd Veigel GmbH + Co. KG for coming to demonstrate your products and to Disability Driving Instructors for coming along too!

Open Day - Wednesday 10th July 2024

Visit the William Merritt Centre and 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. Just pop in from 9am to 3pm.

We also have a few exhibitors attending too
https://wmdlc.org/2024-open-days/

Jayne, one of our driving school Approved Driving Instructors (ADI) is attending the Bradford Driving Instructors meeting this morning to share information on the work we do when teaching those with additional and physical needs to drive!

If you would like more information, please DM or call 0113 350 8989

Open Day - Wednesday 10th July 2024

Visit the William Merritt Centre and 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. Just pop in from 9am to 3pm.

We also have a few exhibitors attending too
https://wmdlc.org/2024-open-days/

Register here
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/william-merritt-centre-open-day-tickets-761928036267?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

Hello from the William Merritt Centre team - from Leeds, York and Sheffield - great to have the team together for a fun team building day!

Check out the best accessible UK walks according to Country Living.

Map shows UK's most accessible walks Top accessible walks in Britain, as recommended by our ambassadors...

Many of us take being independent for granted.

Some people start to rely on a mobility scooter to get out and about. They need to make sure they get the right one for their requirements.

From £15 per month, you can provide a scooter assessment with a specialist occupational therapist.

Check out more details and submit your form https://wmdlc.org/donate/ -scheme

Did you know we now offer Driving Assessments at our Doncaster outreach centre?

The aim of a driver assessment is to check your physical and cognitive ability to drive a vehicle safely and to offer advice on aids and adaptations that may assist driving.

Driver assessments - William Merritt Disabled Living Centre The aim of a driver assessment is to check your physical and cognitive ability to drive a vehicle safely and in comfort and to offer advice on aids and adaptati

Imagine knowing you have helped create a children’s mobility clinic

From £25 per month, you could make this happen.

It’s simple and quick to sign up

Find out more here https://wmdlc.org/donate/ -scheme

Planning on buying a new games console? Unsure what adaptations are available?

We offer information and advice about gaming with a disability to enable greater independence.

Contact us on 0113 350 8989 or [email protected] for more information.

Introduction to vehicle adaptations and disability awareness for Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs) and driving examiners

Join us to find out how medical conditions impact driving and learn techniques to teach people with physical and cognitive impairments how to drive.

Open to approved driving instructors and DVSA driving examiners.

William Merritt Centre, Rodley, Leeds

Saturday July 6th 2024 from 9.30am to 4pm

Find out more
https://wmdlc.org/introduction-to-vehicle-adaptations-and-disability-awareness-for-adis-and-driving-examiners/