Flintshire Disability Forum

26/05/2026

Keep those referrals coming in we've had some great results and it costs you nothing . Nobody should be paying for disability advice, information or advocacy. We also offer a telephone befriending service.

06/05/2026

We are delighted to launch a special edition of Rarity Life magazine to mark Dying Matters Week 2026 - a time dedicated to opening up conversations about death, dying, and what truly matters at the end of life.

This edition of Rarity Life includes a carefully curated collection of powerful, compassionate, and thought-provoking articles that explore the many dimensions of living well while facing mortality. From personal stories that reflect courage and connection, to expert insights on end-of-life care, grief, and planning ahead, this edition aims to break down stigma and encourage honest dialogue.

Dying Matters Week reminds us that talking about death isn’t about loss alone - it’s about celebrating life, relationships, and the values we hold closest. By sharing experiences and knowledge, we can empower individuals, families, and communities to approach these conversations with greater confidence and care.

You can find it here: www.rarity-life.com

This is created with support from

26/01/2026

We are delighted to once again open our doors for photoshoots to highlight the impact of rare disease on children. There is no charge and we will work with families to raise awareness of the condition but more importanty celebrate their child. We are also looking for participants to appear in a book that will be used to raise awareness, highlight that families are not on their own and educate healthcare professionals.

Photoshoots will take place in our studio in Mold, however, other shoots will be scheduled for other locations in the future.

To register your interest please message us or email [email protected]

26/01/2026

18/01/2026

Inclusive and Equal

14/01/2026

Did you know that TheFDF Centre for Independent Living offers telephone befriending to disabled people living alone in North Wales ?
Very often disabled people cannot leave the house especially in the cold winter days, sometimes they don't speak to anybody in a very lonely week. TheFDF offers support totally free of charge contact www.thefdf.org.uk

[email protected] 07597 452162

Inclusive and Equal

05/11/2025

Flintshire Disability Forum changed it's name in 2017 when we became TheFDF Centre for Independent Living ( we keep this page open for those people who know us from the past as Flintshire Disability Forum, ) we now cover all 6 counties in North Wales for more information or advice, advocacy or befriending contact [email protected] or ring 07597 452162 Jan Thomas Chief Officer TheFDF Centre for Independent Living

31/10/2025

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19/09/2025

Terminally ill patient Megan McClay and her husband, Dimitar Kashchiev, took part in a photographic project that was created by me and the team at Same but Different to highlight end-of-life care experiences. We are calling for more honest and open conversations around the care people receive when c...

19/08/2025

📢 Big news from the !

The Grand Challenge is investing £5 million over five years to establish a UK-wide Type 1 Diabetes Cell Therapy Clinical Trials Network, supported by NIHR.

This world-class Network will unite leading experts, data, and infrastructure across the UK to accelerate research into cutting-edge cell therapies for people with type 1 diabetes.

The goal is to ensure people with type 1 benefit from these treatments as soon as possible.

Read more at: http://bit.ly/3UdJ9LS