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”

Guide Dog

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.

NLD Forum Logo

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

Happy Boy
Elderly Group

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).

NLD Forum Logo

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

Alpaca therapy for NLDF

Alpaca therapy for NLDF

The north and south team visited Stormcloud Alpacas Strathaven alpacas (24th September) for lots of cuddly fun and photo opportunities. The team spent the day with these cheeky characters on an alpaca picnic. Great fun and a brilliant team builder for all. Fantastic day

read more
NLDF at the Rob Roby Mighty Hike

NLDF at the Rob Roby Mighty Hike

A big well done to our colleagues Nicola and Ruth who both completed the Rob Roy Mighty Hike on Saturday 31st August 2024 raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Care. What a feat!

read more
Coffee Morning at NLDF :)

Coffee Morning at NLDF 🙂

We are hosting a Coffee Morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support on 25th September (10am-12pm) at our office. We hope you can join us for some tea, coffee and CAKE! Let us know what your favourite is and we will make sure you get a slice!
Please, let us know if you are…

read more

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…

read more
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…

read more

Connect With Us

The Little Care Hub (Carer Breather Project):- Therapeutic Art taster session - 31st Oct, 10-11.30am at Maggie's Lanarkshire - Meditation, sound bath and holistic healing for unpaid carers in NL starting 8th October for 4 weeks (12.30pm-2.30pm) at Cairnlea Parish Church in Airdrie- Therapeutic Art Sessions for unpaid carers on Thursdays 12.30-2.30pm (starting 12th Sept) at Motherwell Library, starting with 6 week programme from Bazooka Arts - Arts for Greater Health and Wellbeing For more information and to book space, please contact Laura: lauram@nldforum.org.uk or call 07761040668 ... See MoreSee Less
View on Facebook
Down's Syndrome Scotland is running an online Grab a Cuppa session on 10th Oct, 7pm-8pm (online via zoom). To register: forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=HBhgjioD9kCtojXB_8le2nz5bXQ8QsVFv1zsVRB37ypUNjJIVFc2O...Mental Health Foundation Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) - the symptoms are similar to those of depression and it’s often linked to reduced amount of sunlight in the winter. More information and how to get support/treatment: www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/a-z-topics/seasonal-affective-disorder-sadIf you are you disabled, and face barriers to enjoying physical activity as a result, then please join Disability Rights UK Sounding Board community. Your experiences can help shape research and create changes in the physical activity area. Taster/information session is on 14th Oct at 11am. More information: lydia.bone@disabilityrightsuk.org/ getyourselfactive.org/get-involved-in-our-sounding-board-group/ ... See MoreSee Less
View on Facebook
NLDF will have an information stall at Wishaw General Hospital (2nd October 2024, 11am-2pm). Anyone, who would like to get some information about available support, is welcome 🙂 Please, pop in and have a wee chat 🙂 Thank you 🙂 ... See MoreSee Less
View on Facebook
If you have had a vehicle through the Family Fund Mobility Scheme (FFMS) in the last two years, please fill the survey. They want to hear your views, experiences and ideas for the future: www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/FFMSfutureNorth Lanarkshire Council Health & Wellbeing Group - Fridays, 9.30am-11.30am at Burnhead Community Centre. For more information, please contact Elaine O'Hara (07812772843 or email OHaraEl@northlan.gov.uk)Lanarkshire Carers Peer Support for Carers caring for someone with Autism (2 week course at John McCormack Community Centre, Carfin, Motherwell, ML1 4EB) - 3rd and 17th Oct, 10.30am-12.30pm, to register: lanarkshirecarers.org.uk/services/training/peer-support-for-carers-caring-for-someone-with-autism... ... See MoreSee Less
View on Facebook
MADE4U IN ML2 Play in the community (new group) - Fridays 3.15pm-4pm at the grass area on thrashbush Crescent ML2 8LW. For more information, please call on 01698 384030.M&Ds Scotlands Theme Park have added a dedicated ASN & BSL tab to their website (Outdoor Pumpkin Festival ASN Session, Santa's Magical Circus ASN Session, Believe ASN Session, Believe in Santa BSL Session, M&D's on Ice ASN Session). For more information, please visit: scotlandsthemepark.com/asn-news/ ... See MoreSee Less
View on Facebook
Lanarkshire Deaf Club SCIO Wonka Afternoon Tea Party - 5th Oct, 1pm-5pm, doors open from 12.30pm, deadline - 1st Oct, contact Rachael or Nicola for ticket: kids@lanarkshiredeaf.org or text 07396 842003.Student Awards Agency Scotland If you are a student with a disability, you may be able to receive additional support via our Disabled Students Allowance. For more information, please visit: www.saas.gov.uk/guides/disabled-students-allowance ... See MoreSee Less
View on Facebook

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…

read more
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….

read more

"Thank you so much. Appreciated. Would not know what to do without your help"

Our Funders

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...

NLD Forum Logo

42 Civic Square, Motherwell ML1 1TP
Telephone: 01698 275 710
Email: info@nldforum.org.uk

Charity No: SC048242 ~ Cookie Policy - Privacy Policy

Copyright North Lanarkshire Disability Forum - Charity No: SC048242 - Website Design by Redwing Creative