Welcome to Disability North

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 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

leafletDisability North Abseil 2012

Disability North are delighted to announce that their 2012 Abseil will take place at the Vermont Hotel, Newcastle upon Tyne, on the 25 March 2012. This year there will be a special prize of four tickets to Ladies Day at Newcastle Racecoure for the person that raises the most sponsorship money.

To access a booking form please click on the following link: Abseil 2012. 

The Service Team News - Keeping You In The Know

Welcome to the new Disability North Service Team newsletter (alternative formats are available on request). With so many changes in the world of benefits and Social Care, we thought it would be a good idea to try and keep our service users updated with key changes and to keep you up to date with what we are doing here at Disability North. To view the newsletter please click on the following link: Service Team News

Personalisation, Risk and Safeguarding Adults: The Legal Implications - A Michael Mandlestam Course

We are delighted to announce a new date for the Michael Mandlestam course "Personalisation, Risk and Safeguarding Adults: The Legal Implications". The course will take place on the 19 April 2012 at Disability North. Places are £99 (plus VAT).

This course considers personalisation, self directed support and personal budgets in adult social care (and the NHS). It looks at these in relation to risks to vulnerable people including health and safety, abuse and neglect – and what this means for the policy and practice of safeguarding adults. 

To find out more and access a booking form click on the following link: Personalisation.

New Date Added: Due to demand we have added a second date for this training on the 21 November in London, to find out more click on the following link: Personalisation - London.

Hadrian’s Wall Challenge 2012 

Are you looking for a challenge that is both exciting and rewarding? If the answer is “yes” then Disability North is looking for experienced walkers to take part in the Hadrian’s Wall Challenge 2012. For more information click on the following link: Hadrian’s Wall Challenge 2012.

 

Take on the Tyne 2012

Disability North is looking for teams of 10 to compete in a paddle sport race down the River Tyne. Raise money for Disability North and enjoy a great team building day on Sunday 20th May 2012. To find out more please click on the following: Take on the Tyne.

Law for Nurses - Evening Seminar Invite

This is a series of FREE Wednesday evening seminars specifically for nurses, which will provide insight into a range of topical subjects. Legal experts will be delivering the presentations followed by an open discussion, which will provide an opportunity for you to ask questions. To find out more please click on the following link: Law for Nurses.

Disability North Conference Room For Hire

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 click on the following link: Conference Room.  

Is Your Organisation Looking for Office Space?

Disability North have rooms to let at the Dene Centre at excellent rates, for more information contact us on 0191 284 0480 or e-mail us by clicking on the following link: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

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

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