Lighthouse Middleton DIAL

Our main activity is the short-term loan of Wheelchairs

However, we do also sell other mobility items which have been donated to us, with the costs of these going back in to support the work of the charity. Items available will vary depending upon the items donated to us.

Opening Times: 10am – 2:30pm – Monday & Tuesday – Thursday & Friday (closed Wednesday)

Having access to a wheelchair, even for short periods can improve and enhance everyday life, they provide increased mobility and independence for the user and for carers, allow you to take part in normal everyday activities even though you may have reduced mobility.

A wheelchair can be a great benefit in helping with daily activities, or attending appointments, or going out for the day, and they provide both social and mental wellbeing benefits. See some examples below…

If you need any mobility aids then why not call in and see if we have any of the items you want in stock. Our prices are modest, and you will definitely save money over specialist disability suppliers. This is part of our support to the local community.

Call: 0161 653 2729 – or – email: dialoffice@lighthouseproject.org.uk

Looking for short term wheelchair loan?

You can use a DIAL wheelchair…

• for day trips and outings, with family members and friends
• attending weddings, holidays, and special events, etc
• whilst waiting for your official NHS chair
• in the event of sudden injuries and immobilisation
• whilst recovering from an operation, or attending medical appointments

Loan a wheelchair for any number of days, up to 28 days, at affordable rates.
There are some examples of our loan charges below.

Types of wheelchairs we have available for loan

We have a selection of manual self-propelled and also attendant type wheelchairs, which are ones where a carer pushes the chair for you, most of which are also folding chairs.

Weights and styles vary dependant upon stock

Please note – we do not loan or repair electric chairs or scooters. For these try Millercare Mobility Specialists in Heywood.

Hire/Loan Charges

You can pay cash, or use contactless payments, in advance of your loan

Here are some useful beginners guides to using a wheelchair

These are useful NHS guides with lots of good practical information to help you use your wheelchair safely. There are also lots of other similar videos available online.

Using a transport/attendant style wheelchair

What else do we have on offer?

We sometimes have used rollators, and disability aids for sale

Subject to stock you can buy used walking aids from us, e.g. 3-wheel Tri-Walkers, or 4-wheel rollators, walking sticks and aluminium crutches.

We tend to sell these items rather than loan them as this is more cost effective.

Here are some useful video guides for using rollators

We also have lots of Zimmer walking frames, and we sometimes have second hand wheelchairs, and other aids available to buy, e.g. commode chairs, bed transfer guards, shower stools (subject to stock) – please ask inside.

We accept Donations of wheelchairs, rollators & other aids

We are happy to receive donations of wheelchairs, walking and disability aids, etc., provided they are in good condition, and all donations are put to good use. Unfortunately we are not able to take electric scooters or wheelchairs.

The service is open: Monday & Tuesday 10am – 1pm, and Thursday & Friday 10am – 1pm.
DIAL is closed on Wednesdays

You can visit DIAL at the Lighthouse Project, but if you are able to telephone in advance we can make sure that someone is available to help you with your enquiry. Our phone number is – 0161 653 2729.

For Flyer click: Lighthouse Middleton Dial – poster

Would you be interested in volunteering for us?

We are looking for volunteers who are willing to help us maintain and repair our wheelchairs and rollator equipment, so if this is something that may be of interest to you them please get in touch. The DIAL service is available most days during the week so there are options on the times and days when you can volunteer with us.