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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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Have you used our service before? Click the bubble to tell us about your expereince.

We are now using Care Opinion which is a valuable tool for giving and receiving feedback. As we are a charity we are always looking for ways to show funders the impact our work has on people living with long term conditions, disabilities and those affected by cancer and their carers. Please feel free to leave us some feedback as it helps us develop and monitor our service.

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…

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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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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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May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month.Do you know about the Mole Scanning Service at Boots?Boots offer a mole scanning services that assesses moles and pigmented lesions. It can help to identify any that might need further investigation. Find out more aboutSkin Cancer www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-awareness/skin-cancer-awareness-monthIf you live in Lanarkshire and have been affected by cancer our Improving the Cancer Journey (ICJ) service is here to support you. We can meet to discuss any concerns you may have and help you access tailored information and support to meet your needs. If you feel you could benefit from our support then please contact us on 01698201610 or complete our online referral form: vaslan.tfaforms.net/5111217 ... See MoreSee Less
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Indoor exercise classes for adults and parents, free water available. Classes on every Monday and Tuesday 10am - 12noon at Jerviston community Centre. Email Ombeni@jervistoncentre.co.uk or call 07783369728 for more information. Let us at NLDF know how you get on! ☺️ ... See MoreSee Less
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DEAF WOMEN WORKSHOPSMONDAY 12 MAY 2025#WomenRights #womensupportingwomen #womenforchange #supportingwomen #knowyourworthladies #womenempowerment #girlpower #EmpowerHer #AmplifyFemaleVoices #goforitgirl #EndAbuseTogether #domesticviolence #domesticabuse #domesticviolenceawareness Motherwell and District Women's Aid are pleased to collaborate with Lanarkshire Deaf Hub on the upcoming Deaf Women Workshops on Monday 12 May 2025, from 06.00pm to 08.00pm in Motherwell.Don't miss this unique opportunity to learn more about the invaluable services and support that Motherwell and District Women's Aid offers.BSL / English Interpreters will be available.This is a chance to ask questions and find out how we can support you. It is a safe, welcoming space for all ladies.All women welcome.Let's connect, support and grow together!For more information, location or questions, please get in touch with Nicola Boyle, our Projects Officer / Team Leader, at 50plus@lanarkshiredeaf.org (email address).#BSLForAll #CommunicationForAll #humanrightsforall #DeafCommunities #britishsignlanguage #ConnectUsToo #BSLCommunities #BSLNationalPlan ... See MoreSee Less
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North Lanarkshire Disability Forum
What a great day our team had out in Dalziel Park today - Improving the Cancer Journey 1 year event. 💚Lots of photos were taken which we will share soon.Our Improving Lives Initiative and Improving Cancer Journey programme supports people to access their communities, offer physical and emotional support. We use Care Opinion to gather our feedback and there is so much positivity on there, it was great to share this and our other achievements with our wider networks. 💙www.careopinion.org.uk for more info. ... See MoreSee Less
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The Little Care Hub (Carer Breather Project)The Chryston High parent group have been making pinch pots from clay with the school art teacher. The feeling and molding of the clay was a hit with the parents helping them feel relaxed and are enjoying learning more about the process of pottery.If you are caring for someone with a long-term condition or disability and are interested in attending 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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