A DURHAM day centre is to open its doors to the public to stage a disability awareness event.

The event will be held on September 28, at County Durham Care's Abbey Day Centre in Pity Me, from 10am to 3.30pm.

Various organisations will be on hand to provide information and advice on improving the quality of life for people with a disability. Guests can visit the Independence shop, which sells goods made by people with disabilities.

Ivy Craggs, from the Abbey Day Centre, said: "Our aim is to give people the opportunity to gather advice and information from a wide range of organisations all under one roof."