disability north
Newcastle upon Tyne
Disability North is a registered charity (no. 514733) promoting inclusion,
independence and choice for disabled people and their families by providing
information, advice and support on any aspect of disability. Services are also
provided for students or professionals working in the statutory, voluntary and
the public sector. We are a user-led charity with a constitutional majority of
disabled people on our executive committee. The needs of disabled people, older
adults and their families are at the heart of our services and our free,
impartial advice empowers them to make informed decisions, maximizing the
control they have over their own lives. Please see ‘Independent Living Support’
to discover the services we offer and how we can help you to live independently.
Our Mission: To promote inclusion, independence and choice for disabled people
and their families. Our Vision: To be the best resource for Disability in the
North History: The Charity was originally known as Newcastle Council for the
Disabled working from Mea House in Newcastle. In the early nineteen eighties
Newcastle City Council offered the land now known as the Dene Centre to the
Council for the Disabled with the proviso that they raise part of the funds to
build the regions centre of excellence for disability. The Council for the
Disabled accepted the challenge and the funds were raised. The centre was
officially opened in 1985. In 1995 the Charity changed its name and became
Disability North.
