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
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 Membership – Come and Join us!
We are launching our new free Membership. Please watch and/or listen to our video for more information.
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…
Recent Blog Posts
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
Evening online SDS info sessions
Do you live in North Lanarkshire and what to know more about community support and Self-Directed Support (SDS)? Join our online in sessions on Zoom to find out more….
Online SDS info sessions
Back by popular demand! We have scheduled a further set of online SDS info session for anyone in North Lanarkshire who wants to find out more about community support and the SDS process.
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…
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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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Telephone: 01698 275 710
Email: info@nldforum.org.uk
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