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NLDF is hiring!!!

Oct 25, 2023

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…

North Lanarkshire Disability Forum Stakeholder Survey January 2023

Aug 3, 2023

January 2023 felt like a good time for NLDF to review their current services in North Lanarkshire and seek feedback from people with long term conditions and disabilities, 3rd sector, community and statutory partners…

Meet our new volunteer Claire

Oct 13, 2021

My name is Claire and I am a new volunteer with NLDF. I am keen to get back into the community and learn new skills and meet new people. When we were in lockdown I felt very isolated so I am glad to be back out meeting people. I have been part of groups and I love...

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Meet Jen and Snowball

Sep 29, 2021

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…

My Volunteering Experience by Catrina Bryce

Jul 14, 2021

What it’s like being a member and volunteer for North Lanarkshire Disability Forum.
Hi, my name is Catrina Bryce and I have been a volunteer…

Are you an Autism Warrior Parent?

May 12, 2021

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…

Local Events

Consultation event – proposed relocation of Bothwellpark Secondary School

Oct 1, 2021

There will be a Parent/Carer meeting to discuss proposal of Bothwellpark Secondary School relocation to Edward Lawson Centre on Tuesday 19th…

Online SDS Chat Wednesday 18th August

Jul 19, 2021

“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…

Join our online SDS Chat

Jun 22, 2021

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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Stigma Free Lanarkshire Lanarkshire Links host a Mental Health Conversation Café on the 1st Thursday of the month from 10am-12pm at Dalziel St Andrew's Parish Church MADE4U IN ML2 Christmas lunch - 7th Dec, 12.00-2.45 (5-course meal for just £5, to book before 1st Dec!) to reserve contact the organiserILF Scotland The Scottish Independent Living Fund is due to re-open to new applicants in April 2024. Below more information for the 1st event (12th Dec, 11-3pm, Edinburgh) - if you want to participate in the development of the reopening of this fund. More info and to book place: ilf.scot/events/event/ilf-scotland-re-opening-edinburgh-co-production-event/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Support your wellbeing through self-directed support. Welcome to week 5 of November’s wellbeing posts, this week we are going to be talking about two plants, because why not? The two plants with beautiful flowers for the winter session and my personal favourites the Christmas cacti and Amarilis. We support your self-directed support (SDS) journey so please get in touch if you would like information on how we can support you. Legend says that a Jesuit missionary, Father Jose, was trying to convert Bolivian natives. The natives apricated his help but they did not believe the Christmas story he tried to convey. On Christmas eve as he was praying at his alter, he heard his congregants singing a hymn he had taught them, and the children handed him plant stems decorated with beautiful flowers to decorate his alter. The plant stems he was given were from the Schlumbergia cacti, which is now commonly known as the Christmas cacti. For information on how to take care of your Christmas Cacti please follow the link www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/gardening/a20705680/christmas-cactus-care/ Amaryllis is known for its beautiful blooms that appear over the Christmas period. These stunning flowers are believed to mean pride, strength and determination as they stand tall above all other winter blooms. Amaryllis is also a Greek name which means 'to sparkle', which ties in well with the festive season. For information on how to take care of your Amaryllis please follow the link www.gardenersworld.com/how-to/grow-plants/how-to-grow-amaryllis/ Whether you celebrate Christmas or not these are beautiful houseplants to have in your home over the winter months. ... See MoreSee Less

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North Lanarkshire Disability Forum

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Enquire - Scottish advice service for additional support for learning Enquire Scot Asl Pre-recorded #MentalHealth webinar has now been uploaded: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgSwKSM9ll8Sense Scotland An online Christmas sing-along ☃️🎶 - 10th Dec, 10am, (sign-up will close on Monday, 4 December to ensure activity packs are delivered on time), to book: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/online-christmas-sing-along-tickets-765199681847LAMH Tai Chi sessions - every Tuesday, 1.30pm and 2.45pm, Food for Thought Café & Well-being centre, to book: visit bookwhen.com/lamh or call 01698 687282 ... See MoreSee Less

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North Lanarkshire Disability Forum

2 days ago

NLDF drop in sessions in November/December - our next drop in session is on 30th Nov, 10.30-12.30, Cumbernauld Community Hub. For more information, please contact Seannie on 07428312202* there is no drop in session Cumbernauld Community Café in December ... See MoreSee Less

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North Lanarkshire Disability Forum

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NAS South LanarkshireParent carer group - 28th Nov, 7.30pm (the last Tuesdays of the month) please email the branch if you require the zoom linkEnquire - Scottish advice service for additional support for learningLunchtime Listen - 29th Nov, 12-12.30pm, free tickets sales end soon, for more information and register to receive the link, visit: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lunchtime-listen-taking-control-of-transitions-tickets-744059300397Autism Understanding ScotlandMeeting Autistic Sensory Needs During the Festive Period - new webinar - 30th Nov, 5.30-7.30pm, to sing up: www.autismunderstanding.scot/events/autisticsensoryfestive ... See MoreSee Less

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North Lanarkshire Disability Forum

3 days ago

Annual General Meeting at NLDF 🙂Thank you very much everyone who attended - our member, non-members, committee members, staff and our friends from: Voice of Experience Forum, Lanarkshire Links, North Lanarkshire Carers Together, Lanarkshire Carers, North Lanarkshire Council’s Health and Social Care, North Lanarkshire Council (Make Life Easier and Assistive Technology), NAS North Lanarkshire Branch, More Than Fibro - SCIO We hope that everyone had a great time today 🙂 ... See MoreSee Less

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