A DISABLED driving group is making an appeal for wheelchairs.

The East Lancashire Disabled Drivers' Association is asking anyone who has a wheelchair which is no longer used to get in touch with them.

When people are allowed home from hospital, it can take up to three months to have a wheelchair custom-made.

Association member Tony Palmer said: "We are hoping to get a pool of wheelchairs together so that any time someone needs one they can contact us and we will be able to help out."

Tony can be contacted on 01282 705045.

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