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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For Long Term Condition/Disability Referrals

Membership Information

For further information on ourย Associate Membership and ourย Supporterย 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 Meet & Greet Session

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…

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Thank you from NLDF

Thank you from NLDF

As the year comes to a close I would like to take this opportunity to thank all our members for your support throughout this year. The feedback and comments we receive all go along way in helping us improve our service for those living with long term conditions/disabilities and those affected by cancer in…

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Annual General Meeting at NLDF

Annual General Meeting at NLDF

Thank you very much everyone who took time and attended our AGM (29th Nov 2024) – our member, non-members, committee members, staff and our friends from: Voice of Experience Forum , Lanarkshire Links, North Lanarkshire Carers Together…

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Recent Blog Posts

Meet Jen and Snowballย 

Meet Jen and Snowballย 

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 5thย 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

The Little Care Hub (Carer Breather Project)Wellness sessions are back after the Easter break! Feel free to share this post to help spread the word where carers can access some much needed time for themselves.Meditation, sound bath and holistic wellness with Amethyst Soul Tuesday afternoons at Jim Foley in Craigneuk and Craighalbert in Cumbernauld Tuesday evenings. These sessions are for unpaid carers in North Lanarkshire and are FREE. If you are caring for someone with a long-term condition or disability and would like to come along to these sessions or would like carer support contact Laura at lauram@nldforum.org.uk or call 07761040668If you are part of a group or organisation that supports carers and would like to find out how The Little Care Hub can support, please get in touch. ... See MoreSee Less
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Attention charities, groups and associations with income less than ยฃ75k operating in North Lanarkshire, our Growth Pot fund is opening for it's 3rd cycle. We are looking to fund Engagement & Participation activities across NL.We will host 2 online sessions to help answer any questions groups may have the week before the pot opens.These are Thursday 24th April 10.30 - 11.00amMonday 28th April 11.00 - 11.30amIf you are interested please email ramatu@nldforum.org.uk and a link will be sent to you for your chosen session. ... See MoreSee Less
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Hope for HOPE for Autism Monday evening drop In sessions, 6.45 - 8.15pm. Young adults 18+years. Harty's Function Suite, Hallcraig Street, Airdrie.Register your interest at hope@hopeforautism.org.ukChat n Chill is back tonight.If your 18+ come along to our Drop-In sessions.This will be delivered by HOPE staff and encouraging our young adults to chat with others in a relaxed safe space Age: 18+ YearsTime: 6.45 to 8.15pmDate: Monday eveningsLocation: Harty's Function Suite, 94 Hallcraig Street, AirdrieTo register your interest please contact hope@hopeforautism.org.uk ... See MoreSee Less
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Happy Easter everyone hope you all have a lovely day xx๐Ÿฃ๐Ÿฃ ... See MoreSee Less
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Open Weekly, our colleagues at NL North Lanarkshire Carers Together have a drop in at Riverbank Community hub every Monday between 9.30 and 4pm. This is an outreach service for unpaid carers. For more information contact them direct on 01698 404055 or enquiries@carerstogether.org๐—ก๐—ฒ๐˜„ ๐—ข๐˜‚๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ต ๐—ฆ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ฑ ๐—–๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€ ๐—ถ๐—ป ๐—ก๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ต ๐—Ÿ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ธ๐˜€๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ โ€“ ๐—Ÿ๐—ฎ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐— ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜† ๐Ÿญ๐Ÿฐ๐˜๐—ต ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—น ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฎ๐ŸฑProviding unpaid care for a loved one is both rewarding and challenging. At North Lanarkshire Carers Together, we understand that many carers face barriers in accessing supportโ€”whether due to the demands of their role, lack of transport, or other challenges.To make support more accessible, we are delighted to announce that from 14th April 2025, our staff will be delivering outreach services across three local community hubs.Every Monday, our fabulous carer information and communication worker Alan McDonald will be based at ๐—ฅ๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ธ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—บ๐—บ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐—›๐˜‚๐—ฏ๐—ฃ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—ฑ๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ธ ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐˜๐—–๐—ผ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฏ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฑ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐— ๐—Ÿ๐Ÿฑ ๐Ÿฐ๐—ฃ๐—šWeโ€™re a friendly team dedicated to supporting unpaid carers in our community. Whether you need advice, a listening ear, or just a friendly face, weโ€™re here for you. Please feel free to drop in between 9:30 AM and 4:00 PMNo appointment is necessary - just report to the reception desk and ask for Alan.For more information, please contact us on 01698 404055 or email enquiries@carerstogether.orgWe look forward to welcoming you! ... See MoreSee Less
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Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. NLDF have a team of connectors who can support people affected by cancer through our Macmillan Improving Cancer Journey. If you would like to know more you can contact us direct on 01698275710 or email info@nldforum.org.uk#PassItOnChallengeThis Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, NLCT are highlighting that if you diagnose bowel cancer early enough then 90% survive.#PassItOn ... 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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