We are here to help — and there are many ways in which we can help disabled people, older people and carers in Nottingham.

People become members of Disability Direct for a variety of reasons. Here are a couple of people to tell you, in their own words, why they keep coming back to us...

Here′s Theresa East one of our members, to tell you why she is a member of Disability Direct;

"Being a member of Disability Direct Nottingham has provided me with the opportunity to learn of and share information about the many events, services and support available in Nottingham.

This has led on to me volunteering for DDN and to me dusting off some of my skills and learning new ones too. I′ve met new people and continue to discover what services and support are available in the City."

Here is Sue Jarvis, another of our active members;

"My friend knew I wanted to do voluntary work as I have done it in the past and I really enjoyed it. She sent me a message saying that Disability Direct were looking for Volunteers so I rang and spoke with Charlotte [Throssel, Service Manager] about it, and started volunteering in February [2011].

I like helping people. I get great satisfaction meeting new people and socialising with them.

It also looks good on my CV; I′m starting to look for work now and employers ask what I′m doing at present and they are impressed when I say I give one day of my time to help a charity with admin work.

It gives me more confidence and I gain experience."

We are building on our strong membership and actively invite new people to become members. The benefits of membership are that you will be kept informed of changes in the healthcare scene and updated about local events.

But there is more to it than that; this is an opportunity for you to network with your peers and make new friends. If this sounds of interest to you, please visit the membership page, complete the form and we will take it from there. Alternatively, if it would be more helpful, give us a call on the numbers below to talk with one of the team.

If you would like to take a more active role you may like to join the Steering group. Dave Pearce is Chair of the Steering Group and a well known figure in the Nottingham disability scene.

Dave, and the rest of the Steering Group, welcome applications from disabled people, older people and carers. If you would like to have a real voice in the direction of our dynamic ULO then we would love to hear from you.

If you would like to be involved, or would like more information, then feel free to ring or visit and one of the team will be happy to talk with you.

Our new, accessible location is (the same venue as the Dunkirk & Lenton Partnership Forum)

6 -7 Church Square
Maxwell Close
Nottingham
NG7 1SL

Tel: 0115 958 3948