William Merritt Centre

When it comes to disability equipment, avoid making costly mistakes by visiting the William Merritt Centre. We’re a charity offering impartial advice and assessments for people of all ages carried out by occupational therapists.

We make sure the daily living equipment you choose is right for you. 

From medical fitness to drive assessments, to scooters and stair lifts we can help – try before you buy at the William Merritt Centre. With most assessments free!

make better choices, make life easier.

ASSESSMENTS INCLUDE:

• Scooters/Powered wheelchairs/manual wheelchair/Power Packs 

• Ramps

• Stairlifts

• Through floor lifts

• Bathing/toileting/showering

• Walkers

• Cushions 

• Eating/drinking 

• Dressing 

• Rise Recliner Chairs / High Seat Chairs 

• Kitchen

• Beds  

• Bugzi/Wizzybug

• Buggies

• Trikes

• Power Packs 

• Try b4u Fly

• Walkers

• Car Seats

• Cots  

• Switches & Toys/Accessible Gaming

• Telecare

• Writing

• phone/Tablet Access/Computer Access/Environmental Controls

Each assessment includes tailored recommendations with a list of suppliers.

WE ARE ALSO A REGIONAL DRIVING ASSESSMENT SERVICE AND OFFER:

·         Driving assessments

The aim of an assessment is to check physical and cognitive ability to drive a vehicle in safety and comfort and to offer advice on aids and adaptations that may assist driving.

·         Passenger assessments

Passenger Assessments help you as a passenger ensure the vehicle you have has all the correct adaptations to make sure you can easily get in and out of your vehicle. Whether that be with a wheelchair or Scooter Stowage.

·         Vehicle adaptation assessments

We offer a spread of adapted vehicles for instance Easy Release Handbrake, Left-Foot Accelerator, Steering Aids and many more. Giving you the opportunity to get behind the wheel again.

The William Merrit Centre offers services for both children and adults.

TO BOOK AN ASSESSMENT OR FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT US ON 0113 350 8989