Dear all,
We hope this message finds you well. We’re reaching out to share some important updates regarding our move to a new home – the ‘Disability Equality Community Hub’ and the temporary adjustments to our services.
Our new home (Denw’s 5th home) will be: Bannister House, Sedgewick St, Preston. However the building is currently being used by our friends at Caritas Care to provide support services for local disabled people – so we can not yet move into the building. Postal address, from the 5th of April will be: Disability Equality (nw) Ltd, First Floor, Bannister House, 23 Sedgewick St, Preston. PR1 1TP.
Whilst we wait patiently for them to move out, our staff will be working from alternative premises without reception/drop in facilities – all services are still open and very much ready to help you. You can contact us via the following details…
Lancashire Independent Living Service Lils@disability-equality.org.uk 01772 558863 Option 1
Supported banking – Supportedbanking@disability-equality.org.uk 01772 558863 Option 3
Safety First Project – SafetyFirst@disability-equality.org.uk 01772 558863 Option 2
General Advice – Hello@disability-equality.org.uk 01772 558863 Option 4
Text: 07841 017472
We anticipate that the move will be gradual, with all of our services being delivered from the new hub by April, just in time for Spring! We will obviously keep you updated (if you’re not already on our membership list please email Heather@disability-equality.org.uk and will let you know much more about the new location and our plans as soon as we can.)
Please note, that in preparation for this transition, we’re undertaking some necessary work at our current premises on Church Street, and packing up our belongings – as we’ve been in the building 24 years it may take a while 🙂 We also want to leave the building in as good order as we found it for our landlords.
Our Reception at Church St and the building, will be closed to visitors from Friday 22nd of March 2024.
In the coming week, our team will be focusing on these preparations, and whilst we are doing everything we can to minimise any disruption this may cause, there will be some inevitable disruption to our services. It’s important to note that during this period, we are not conducting standard appointments, nor are we closing our doors entirely. Instead, as we progress with our move from Church Street, some events and activities may be hosted at alternative venues. We are dedicated to maintaining our support services during this period, and all contact methods via phone, text, and email will remain available for those who need assistance.
We kindly ask for your patience and understanding as we navigate these changes. For any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Your support during this time is invaluable, and we look forward to emerging from this transition stronger, with enhanced capabilities to serve you from our new premises. We believe in doing things well, and with your support, we’ll achieve just that.
Also please remember,our friendship Friday drop in sessions are held from 1pm – 3pm every Friday at the Olive Cafe, Lune St Methodist Church. Refreshments are free and staff are on hand for any queries you may have.
Thank you for your continued support.
Warm regards,
Mel
DENW CEO
Original post: 7/2/24
Updated: 13/3/24 to included Church Street Reception closing date, address of the new building, and details on our Friday drop-in sessions at Olive Cafe.
