Disability North is a free Independent Living Service which promotes social inclusion, independence and choice for disabled and older people in the North East of England and Cumbria. Disability North is a user led registered charity which works with, and for, disabled people, empowering them to maximise the control they have over their own lives. 

Our Service Team can provide information and advice on equipment and activities for daily living (ADL), benefits and Direct Payments as well as advising on many other aspects of disability and signposting to other organisations who can help.

Our Mission: Disability North promotes inclusion, independence and choice for disabled people in the region.

Our Vision: To be the best resource on disability in the North.

Disabilty North Latest News

Disability and Industrial Society Focus Groups

Disability and Industrial Society is a project, funded by the Wellcome Trust. Focusing on the coal industry, the project investigates how understandings and experiences of disability were affected by industrial development from the 1780s until the end of the Second World War.

To investigate this in the region the North East team have organised two free to attend focus groups taking place at Disability North, on the 18 and 19 March 2014 between 11am-3pm (lunch is provided).

Please Note: If you wish to attend please book your place by 12 noon on Friday the 14 March.

For more information please click on the following link: Disability and Industrial Society.

NAEP National Annual Conference 2014
Chesford Grange Conference Centre and Hotel - 17 and 18 June 2014

As Event Organisers for NAEP National Annual Conference 2014 we would like to take this opportunity to give you notice of the opening of delegate bookings for the NAEP National Annual Conference 2014. Taking place at Chesford Grange Conference Centre and Hotel on the 17 and 18 June 2014. Demand is guaranteed to be high so to ensure your place at the Conference we recommend you book as soon as possible.

For more information please click on the following link: NAEP National Annual Conference 2014.

Exhibiting at DNEX 2014

Newcastle Racecourse - Wednesday 17th and Thursday 18th September 2014

Disability North would like to offer you a warm invitation to join us as an exhibitor at DNEX 2014 which is the largest gathering of manufacturers and suppliers of equipment for disabled people and children in the North of England.

Stands are priced at £160 per square metre plus VAT, before 31st March there after 10% increasing to £176+vat thereafter. Voluntary Stands - Foyer - 2m x 2m at £283 plus VAT.

To access a booking form in a pdf format please click on the following link: DNEX 2014 Booking Form.

Diagonal Alternatives Recruitment Event 14th March 2014 (10am to 2pm)

Diagonal Alternatives is looking for suitably qualified and experienced support workers to join their highly regarded team. To find out more information click here.

Castle Keep Haunted Camp Out! 29th March 2014 (10pm – 7am)

Disability North, along with Age UK Newcastle, are holding an event like no other, a sponsored Haunted Camp Out in the very spooky Castle Keep! Bring you sleeping bag and get ready to experience a night in one of England's most haunted locations! The night includes a full ghost hunt inside the castle with you being the paranormal investigator and running paranormal experiments.

To find out more click on the following link: Castle Keep Haunted Camp Out!

Service Team Newsletter – February Edition

The February edition of the Service Team Newsletter is now available. To view a copy in a pdf format please click on the following link: Service Team Newsletter.

Reach Your Audience at Disability North

Disability North is delighted to announce the installation of a new 42 inch LED screen in our reception at the Dene Centre.  As well as allowing us to inform our clients in our busy reception about our services and events we are also offering organisations the opportunity to advertise on the screen. This will give your organisation the unique opportunity to reach the vast audience of people who visit Disability North

To find out more click on the following link: LED Screen.

Do You Use a Mobility Scooter?

Rica, an independent research charity for older and disabled people, is conducting a survey of scooter users on behalf of the UK Department for Transport. If you regularly use a mobility scooter (you don't have to own one) then we'd like to hear from you.

The survey should take 10-15 minutes to complete and will help us understand who uses mobility scooters and what their reasons are.

Respondents will be entered into a prize draw to win £50 worth of shopping vouchers. You can answer anonymously if you choose, but will need to supply contact details to be entered.

The deadline for responses is February 28th.

To access the survey please click on the following link: Scooter Survey

Disability North Conference Room For Hire

SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY RATE - £50 PER BOOKING JANUARY TO MARCH 2014

Are you looking for somewhere cost effective and convenient to hold your meetings? If the answer is “yes” then why not hire our conference room? It is available seven days a week plus evenings, at extremely competitive rates and has now been updated and boasts a state of the art plasma screen, laptop, projector and Wi-Fi access.

The room is accessible and holds 50 people. To find out more please click on the following link: Conference Room.

Disability North  - Annual Report 2013

To access a copy of the Disability North Annual Report 2013 in a pdf format please click on the following link: Annual Report.

Service Team Newsletter – November Edition

The November edition of the Service Team Newsletter is now available. To view a copy in a pdf format please click on the following link: Service Team Newsletter.

Diagonal Alternatives At Disability North

Diagonal Alternatives now has a base at the Dene Centre, and will be offering an Information and Advice service for people affected by memory problems. To find out more please click on the following link: Diagonal Alternatives.

Would You Consider Leaving a Gift to Disability North?

At some point in time it becomes important for everyone to write a will. It will help to protect your money and make sure your things go where you want them to. Once you have taken care of your family and friends, you might like to help Disability North to continue supporting and empowering disabled people by leaving us a gift in your will. To find out more click here.

How to Contact Us:

By Post - Disability North, The Dene Centre, Castle Farm Road, Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 1PH
Telephone - 0191 2840480 or Text - Direct 18001 0191 2840480
Fax - 0191 2130910
Email - General Enquiries