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"You have helped us all so much"

About: Community Services / North Lanarkshire Disability Forum

(as a service user),

I was at a very low point in life when I first met Laura, she was visiting a group I was visiting. 

Laura came to give some general advice about what the Disability forum was.  I spoke to her as I am disabled and a carer and was looking for some advice. We arranged a meeting and as we got chatting my life story spilled out.

My daughter is a single mum, she too is disabled but manages to work full time. I try to help with her 2 children, one who is severely autistic and the other is on the pathway for diagnosis. There have been numerous issues over the past couple of years.  

Laura listened and quickly had me registering with the carers forum. She came with me and gave me lots of moral support. She has helped me get involved in group therapy and gave loads of advice and support.

I am now attending mindfulness classes to help me with stress and anxiety I would never have done this without the dupport Laura gave me.  Nothing ever seems too much trouble. She clearly goes above and beyond  for those she works with. Her warm personality makes her so easy to talk to and she is a mine of  information.

Laura went on to speak with my daughter, the family support she has offered has been wonderful Laura has made sure we are all getting the correct benefits and help we are entitled to. Recently Laura applied for a short break for me and my family, I’m delighted to say it was successful and we are off for a few days soon.

I cannot thank you enough Laura. You have helped us all so much.  

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Response from Lorraine Van Beuge, Development Manager, NLDF, North Lanarkshire Disability Forum 3 weeks ago
Lorraine Van Beuge
Development Manager, NLDF,
North Lanarkshire Disability Forum
Submitted on 17/03/2025 at 18:43
Published on Care Opinion at 18:43


Hi MargaretCL,

Thankyou so much for your lovely feedback. I am delighted you and your family have benefitted from The Little Care Hub sessions.

It is great to hear you have been supported to access other local services such as financial advice, carer support, mindfulness sessions and now looking forward to a few days away.

I will be sure to pass on your positive words to Laura and I wish you and your family all the very best.

Lorraine Van Beuge

NLDF

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Update posted by MargaretCL (a service user)

Thank you so much. Laura has been so helpful. It’s a pleasure to be able to give feedback on the help she has given me. I can’t thank her enough for all the help and support she has given me.

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