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 Service Team can provide information and advice on equipment for daily living, 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  

Hadrian’s Wall Challenge 2012

Disability North would like to thank all the walkers who took part in this year's Hadrian's Wall Challenge through, well, rain, sun and more rain!  

To view the brave souls on their Challenge please click on the following link: Hadrian’s Wall Challenge 2012.

PDSI Questionnaire - Please Tell Us Your Thoughts

We believe that disabled people should be able to enjoy life in Newcastle as equal citizens. We know that we still have a way to go. We need to know what you think about services, facilities and opportunities to make sure we are making the most of current resources.

Please do take the time to complete this questionnaire, please note all questionnaire replies will be treated in the strictest confidence. To access the questionnaire please click on the following link: PDSI Questionnaire.

DNEX 2012 - The Disability North Exhibition 

Disability North is holding the North’s largest Independent Living Exhibition DNEX at Newcastle Racecourse on Wednesday 19th and Thursday 20th September 2012. DNEX is open daily from 10.00am.  DNEX is a must attend event and there is something for everyone including digital technology, aids and adaptations for independent living and accessible leisure facilities.

This free exhibition provides information, advice and equipment for disabled people, older adults, carers and health / social care professionals on a range of disability related issues.

To find out more about visting or exhibiting please visit the DNEX section of our site by clicking on the following link: DNEX 2012.

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 21 November 2012 at NCVO in London. Places are £120 (plus VAT). To find out more and access a booking form click on the following link: Personalisation.

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.

The Service Team News - March Edition Now Available - The new edition of the Disability North Service Team newsletter is now available (alternative formats are available on request). Contents of the issue includes:

The Service Team
Equipment and Adaptations
PA Matching Service
Wheelchair Scales
Assistive Technology
Brain Box
Employers Training
Service User Group

To view the newsletter please click on the following link: Service Team News. 

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