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”

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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.

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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.

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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 3 projects – Improving Lives Initiative & Improving the Cancer Journey Lanarkshire, The Little Care Hub (TLC), and Practical Assistance to Promote Health and Wellbeing (PATH).

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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

NLDF is hiring!!!

NLDF is hiring!!!

Are you ready to be part of something special and meaningful? We’re expanding our team! We have the following open positions:
– Financial Administrator
– Cost of Living Support Officer
– Engagement & Participation Network Development Lead…

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Recent Blog Posts

Meet Jen and Snowball 

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…

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Are you an Autism Warrior Parent?

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…

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Connect With Us

Epilepsy Scotland Purple Day - buildings and landmarks will be lit up purple for Purple Day. Find out how you can get involved in Purple Day by going to our website:www.epilepsyscotland.org.uk/purpleday/#purpleday2024 #purpleday #epilepsy #epilepsyawareness #epilepsyawareness#epilepsyawareness GBT Shotts Healthy Living Centre. Easter Camp - 2-4th April, 12-1pm, more info - flyerSt Andrew's Hospice ShopsFASHION SHOW (whilst raising vital funds for patients and their families) - 28th March, 6pm-8pm, 89 SOUTH BRIDGE STREET, AIRDRIE , tickets ÂŁ5www.facebook.com/events/408549654989618?active_tab=about ... See MoreSee Less
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North Lanarkshire Council Working for Families website is now live: workingforfamilies.co.uk/Routes to Work 🐰Easter Family Event - 8th April, family fun day, spaces are limited: call/text Fiona at 07512722084 or Blessing at 07715497991 to register your interest, more info - flyerSocial Security Scotland An Advisory Group is being set up to support the Independent Review of Adult Disability Payment (looking for 8 members to take part). If you are disabled or have a long-term health condition, sign by 29th March: www.gov.scot/publications/adult-disability-payment-apply-to-join-the-advisory-group/ ... See MoreSee Less
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CLD Family Learning Team NLC The Motherwell Family Learning Team - new group for Parents/Carers of children who have or are awaiting an ASN diagnosis - Weds, 10-12pm, Pat Cullinan CC, Motherwell, more info - flyerLAMH Board game group at Wishaw wellbeing centre - Mondays, 1.30pm, either book online at bookwhen.com/lamh or just drop in to the café, more info - flyer Health and Wellbeing drop in - 26th March, 9.30-2pm, Buchanan Centre, Coatbridge ... See MoreSee Less
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The Health Improvement Team in Airdrie and Coatbridge - Art for Wellness - free 10 weeks art workshops - Mondays 10-12m, Parent Action for Safe Play (PASP), Coatbridge, ML5 5BBStarting 15th April, to book: emailjmfultonart@gmail.com or call PASP on 01236 426737 Voluntary Action North Lanarkshire (VANL) and University Health and Social Care North Lanarkshire ( hscnl.org.uk ) are delighted to announce the launch of a new website for our North Lanarkshire Community Solutions programme: www.communitysolutionsnl.org.uk/Shining Stars ASN Theatre School - SCIO Fitness with Kasia - Mondays, 3-4pm, ÂŁ6pp, carers go free, healthy snack included in the cost, for anyone with ASN 16+ ... See MoreSee Less
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My name is Karen and I have recently started in the role of Community Connector covering Motherwell and Wishaw. In my previous employment I was a Family Support Worker for a small Autistic Charity. I am looking forward to my new role supporting people with long term conditions and cancer to access community resources to enable them to attain what matters to them on their journey. I look forward to learning new skills in my role and getting to know what the area has to offer the people I will be working with. To contact Karen, please call on 07835901743 or send email Karen@nldforum.org.uk ... See MoreSee Less
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Newmains Community Engagement Event27th March, 3-9pm, Newmains and St Brigid’s Community Hub, all welcome, more information - attached flyer HOPE for Autism Inspiring Scotland Young Adult 16+ Activities - trip to Edinburgh zoo - 28th March, 11am-3pm, if you would like to sign up please email holly.jackson@hopeforautism.org.ukScottish Autism and National Autistic Society Scotland Webinar - discussion about the consultation of the The Scottish Government 's Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence (LDAN) Bill - 28th March at 10am, to register: eu01web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_s_zU33LHQ_-cI-DcDng1zA?fbclid=IwAR3Hx7dqBEwa3A8nnXiTPNifSeidR... ... See MoreSee Less
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Local Events

Online SDS Chat Wednesday 18th August

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…

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Join our online 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….

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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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