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

Service Team Newsletter – May Edition

The May 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.

Spoil a Good Walk for a Good Cause – Disability North Golf Day 2013

Tee off for Disability North and take part in their charity golf day at Hexham Golf Club on Friday 7th June 2013.

Disability North is looking for teams of four to take part .The competition is for fourballs and tee off times will be between 9.30am and 12.30pm with timeslots allocated on a first come, first served basis. So, if you fancy a competitive game of golf, along with some great hospitality at this beautiful location, this is the event for you.

For more information please click on the following link:Golf Day.

Disability North Office Vacancy

The following office space is available to rent at the Dene Centre. Accommodation size 240 sq ft – Annual rent £4,073 (including utilities, security and reception duties)For further information, please email: jenhickson@disabilitynorth.org.uk or, telephone 0191 2840480

Disability North Gala Dinner

We are delighted to announce that the Disability North Gala Dinner, sponsored by Irwin Mitchell will be taking place at Newcastle Racecourse on the 25 September 2013.

Tickets are £30 per person or £300 per table of ten. For more information please visit the Events section of the site by clicking on the following link: Disability North Gala Dinner.

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.

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 send us an e-mail by clicking on the following link: Conference Room.

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