A NEW programme to help disabled people launch their own businesses has been launched in Warrington.

Ready To Start has been created by Barclays Bank and Leonard Cheshire as a programme to help disabled people get their ideas into action.

The programme offers advice and training to help people who may have little or no business experience and can also provide computers.

The Mayor of Warrington, Cllr Linda Dirir, Warrington North MP Helen Jones and Viscount Ashbrook launched the scheme at an opening event.

Dave Thompson, chairman of the Warrington Disability Partnership, said: "This will support and help people get back to work."