Cheshire
In Cheshire we offer support for adults in the Wirral and Warrington areas through Supported Living, Outreach, Lifelong Learning and Shared Lives.
Warrington was the test site for our ground-breaking Great Communities project which finds innovative ways to think about care and community, pushing boundaries and learning lessons of national significance. The Great Communities project is thriving in the town.
Warrington
Our strong ties with the local community in Warrington are evidenced by our relationships with a number of local businesses and organisations.
The Warrington Learning Centre and New Routes Horticulture Project provide numerous opportunities for people to socialise and build relationships, such as through seasonal discos, bowling nights, advocacy groups, craft clubs, trips to the cinema. The Learning Centre is accredited to deliver the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
The Warrington “My Voice” group is a self-advocacy group speaking up for people who draw on MacIntyre’s support.
Join us
We’re often looking for like-minded people to join our teams. Take a look at our current opportunities here
Shared Lives
MacIntyre has been co-ordinating Shared Lives in Warrington for over 10 years, matching carers with disabled to live in their own homes; to stay for short breaks or for day support.
Spare room in your home?
Spare room in your heart?
In Summer 2023 MacIntyre was confirmed to be the sole provider of Shared Lives in Warrington. Speaking of the news, MacIntyre’s Shared Lives Manager said
We are delighted to be working with the local authority to grow and bring some Shared Lives joy to more people.
Great Communities in Warrington
The story that sparked Great Communities is that of a young woman, homeless and begging outside a train station. She happened to have Down’s Syndrome. Her story was that she lived in her own home and had a couple of hours’ support each week. This had been cut when she didn’t meet criteria for support and as a result she ran into difficulties and became homeless.
This sparked a national debate and inspired MacIntyre to develop a piece of work in response – how can we use our skills and talents to make a difference in our communities?
We have used charitable funds to develop a project that is strengths-based and led by people for people. Great Communities works alongside adults in Warrington who have a learning disability or are autistic, and who access less than six hours’ paid support a week.
Our intention is for people to build rich and reciprocal networks and make positive contributions to shaping inclusive neighbourhoods. Both of these elements should result in reducing dependency on paid traditional support and encouraging the emergence of new and innovative social care solutions. More specifically, this approach will prevent people from falling through the eligible criteria gap, prevent increases in paid support, and help others to reduce their hours of paid support.
The principles of Great Communities fit into the wider context within Warrington, with the focus on community-led support, and strengths and asset-based approaches. Nationally, we are part of the Social Care Future movement, and the Great Communities work has ensured Warrington is recognised as a creative, connected community.
Contact [javascript protected email address] for more information about how to get involved in Warrington Great Communities.
Watch our short film about Great Communities here:
Wirral
In newly converted flats in the Wirral we support people to live gloriously ordinary lives, pursuing individual interests such as dinosaurs, exploring the great outdoors, shopping, making jewellery, feeding the ducks and creating artwork.
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Cheshire news and events
Autism Special Interest Group
Join us for this special online event, all about: Autistic relationships and how Autistic people relate to society and social norms
Apple Day, Warrington
Join us for our annual Apple Day at New Routes Community Orchard Gardens!
Garden Gang helps Warrington bloom
In which The Garden Gang help Warrington Town Hall bloom again!
A winning day - on and off the course
Thanks to everyone who made this year's MacIntyre Golf Day such a success - go-karts are just part of the story!
Sam's approach to holidays
Best Practice Facilitator, Rachel Furniss, reflects on a recent visit to see Sam in his own home, as he prepares to go on holiday, and how his family…
Me and my role at MacIntyre
MacIntyre's new Employment Engagement Officer reflects on her first few months in post, and how much her work means to her.
Shoes off in my house - Sandra’s rules for supporting her at home.
Best Practice Facilitator, Rachel Furniss, recently spent some time with Sandra in her home, to find out how Co-production plays an important part in…
Continuing to learn, listen and improve together
For Co-Production Week 2026, MacIntyre’s Best Practice Manager, Nicola Payne, shares her reflections on her time as Oliver McGowan lead trainer, and how…
Inspection Reports
See our inspection reports for this area here. If you would like to discuss any of our inspection reports, please [javascript protected email address].
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