Empowering people in North Lanarkshire
Our Mission Statement
We aim to provide up-to-date information that supports people with a disability and their carers to live as independent a life as possible. We offer support that promotes good mental, physical and emotional wellbeing. We aim to help empower people to have choice and control.
“It’s great that there are people out there who understand what it’s like to be in my situation”
Welcome to North Lanarkshire Disability Forum
North Lanarkshire Disability Forum is a user led organisation, providing up to date information on Disability issues throughout North Lanarkshire.
What We Do
North Lanarkshire Disability Forum (NLDF) was founded in 1991 by people with a disability, for and on behalf of, the people who live in North Lanarkshire. We are a membership organisation, please follow this link for further information. We aim to provide up to date information around disabilities through our website, events, social media and group work. We are represented both at a local and Health and Social Care strategic level. We aim to influence policies concerning disability issues raised in North Lanarkshire.
DISABILITY CONFIDENT COMMITTED
Our Projects
We are involved in various community planning structures which offer a real opportunity to make the voice of people with a disability heard in the planning and development of services within North Lanarkshire.
We are the umbrella organisations for 2 projects – Improving Lives Initiative & Improving the Cancer Journey Lanarkshire, The Little Care Hub (TLC) with Engagement & Participation at the core of our organisation. Raising the voices and views of those with Long term conditions, disabilities and those affected by cancer including their carers.
Referral Form
For Long Term Condition/Disability Referrals
Membership Information
For further information on our Associate Membership and our Supporter Membership please click the following link…
Membership Application Form
For further details and to apply for Membership via our online application form please click the following link…
“It was a huge weight off our shoulders when you said you were able to come in with us”
Info Hub
There are many other organisations, both local and national, who can offer you support. Please see below a small selection of these or click the ‘View Full Directory’ button to see all the services in our Info Hub Directory…
Carers Together
Carers have the right to be informed, heard and their views considered. We aim to make a positive difference…
Inclusion Scotland
Our mission is to achieve positive changes to policy and practice, so that we disabled people are fully included…
Making Life Easier
An online resource offering information, professional advice and direct access to services and support…
Recent News
Growth Pot Fund Round 5 Opening Soon
The Engagement and Participation (E&P) Partnership administers the Growth Pot Fund, designed to help organisations and grassroots community groups strengthen their engagement, participation, and connection with local people. Successful applicants will also be...
We are recruiting!
**Job Description Brew & Blether Coordinator** Organisation: North Lanarkshire Disability Forum (NLDF) Hours: 21 hours per week Contract: 1year fixed term Location: Community based across North Lanarkshire Reports to: Line Manager / Development Manager Salary:...
Growth Pot Fund Meet & Greet Session
On the 29th of January 2025, the new grantees of cycle 2 of the Growth Pot Fund were hosted to a Meet & Greet Session at the Forgewood Community Centre. The meeting brought together members of the partnership of the E&P Network, grantees from both cycle 1…
Recent Blog Posts
Meet Jen and Snowball
Hello, my name is Jen, and I am one of the North Lanarkshire Disability Forum volunteers and committee members. I have been volunteering with NLDF for 18 months now. On the 5th August I qualified with my first guide dog…
My Volunteering Experience by Catrina Bryce
What it’s like being a member and volunteer for North Lanarkshire Disability Forum.
Hi, my name is Catrina Bryce and I have been a volunteer…
Are you an Autism Warrior Parent?
Beverley McGuckin is an Autism Warrior Mum to her two children and works with young people with additional support needs. Beverley is a passionate advocate of the rights of children…
Connect With Us
Local Events
Consultation event – proposed relocation of Bothwellpark Secondary School
There will be a Parent/Carer meeting to discuss proposal of Bothwellpark Secondary School relocation to Edward Lawson Centre on Tuesday 19th…
Online SDS Chat Wednesday 18th August
“It’s good to talk!”. “I’ve got a whole page of notes I’ve gleaned from the conversations”. Thanks to the participants of our first ever North Lanarkshire SDS Chat…
Join our online SDS Chat
Do you have experience of trying to access Self-Directed Support, for yourself or on behalf of someone you care for? Or are you interested in doing so? Why not join our online SDS Chat on Wednesday 7th July at 7pm….
AGM 2025
AGM at NCT Centre, Newmains 10am to 12noon.
Come along and hear about our work over the last year. Register here NL Disability Forum AGM 2025 19/11/25 – Fill in form
"Thank you so much. Appreciated. Would not know what to do without your help"
Our Funders
Get in Touch
Please get in touch if you would like more information about what we do at North Lanarkshire Disability Forum, volunteer with us or if you’d like to become a member. Fill out this online form if you have a question or message for us and tell us how you would prefer we get in contact with you...
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Email: info@nldforum.org.uk
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