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 3 projects Practical assistance for everyday living (PAFEL), Support in the Right Direction (SiRD) Community Connections and Support in the Right Direction (SiRD) Digital Connect.
“It was a huge weight off our shoulders when you said you were able to come in with us”
Meet The Team
Info Hub
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Carers Together
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Inclusion Scotland
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Making Life Easier
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Recent News
Asymptomatic Testing for Personal Assistants Providing Care
Asymptomatic Testing for Personal Assistants Providing Care and Support to Children and Young People from 8th March As part of the Scottish…
North Lanarkshire Disability Forum are seeking to appoint two Trustees
We have recently revamped our organisational structure and take pride in now offering a membership to ensure that people with disabilities are at…
Become a member of North Lanarkshire Disability Forum
Do you have an interest in disability issues? Would you like to be part of what is happening in North Lanarkshire? If you are someone who has some free time, around an…
Connect With Us

Local Events
Monitor Your Mood The Health And Wellness Hub
Monitor your Mood Mondays Every Monday we will share helpful tips to boost your mood and set you up for the week. I woke up. I have clothes to wear. I have running water. I have food…
North Lanarkshire Disability Forum AGM 11th November
Happy Monday! Just a reminder of our AGM this week Wednesday 11th November at 2pm, it is via a Zoom link so if you are interested please get in touch through this page…
Young People & Gambling Harms Family Services
Free webinar to explore issues and offer support for gambling and young people including hidden gaming gambling. https://bit.ly/339UMZN This webinar is specifically designed for…
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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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