Blyth Valley Disabled Forum

Blyth Valley Disabled Forum Welcome to Our page. We’re here to provide support, care & a strong community for disabled people & their families in Blyth & surrounding areas.

We also offer homecare, older persons care & support for those affected by drug & alcohol issues. Blyth Valley Disabled Forum was established as a Registered Charity in 1984. The original aim of the Forum was to provide services to people who were disadvantaged and disabled allowing them to gain access to activities and the wider community. This is still true today although the original activities have been expanded over the years. The Trustees of the Forum are all volunteers and they are representatives of various disabled and church groups. Dick Simmons was the original Chairman of the Forum and he is still the Chairman today. The Forum moved on several occasions and shared facilities in Emily Davison House alongside RADAR and Victim Support. These groups all moved to The Eric Tolhurst Centre in 1996 alongside Well Woman and Citizens Advice Bureau. In 1997 The Forum became a Company Limited by Guarantee whilst still maintaining its Charitable status. In 1993 the Forum contracted to provide Care in the Community and provided services to Adults with learning disabilities and physical disabilities. With the success of these services came the provision of a variety of other services to people in their own homes, creating further expansion of the Charity. Such was the success of this Care provision that it was necessary for Homecare to relocate to our premises in Stanley Street. This move took place in 2001, with Advice services and Resource Centre etc remaining within The Eric Tolhurst Centre. Initially these services were to provide shopping, domestic, meal preparation and assisting people with personal services. Over the years the delivery of service has seen many changes and we now provide a wide range of high dependant care. The introduction of the Care Quality Commission (previously the Commission for Social Care Inspectorate) brought with it many changes in the requirements for the delivery of services. All staff must now have an Enhanced Criminal Records Bureau check, undertake Skills for Care induction training and Company Induction training. The staff must be registered to start their NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care within 6 months of commencement of employment in addition to completing all Mandatory training units including Moving and Handling, First Aid, Safeguarding Adults, Health and Safety etc. In addition to this training all staff at Management level have completed their Foundation or Management Development Programmes. Most of our Care Staff have completed NVQ 3 as well as other numerous training courses relevant to their role within the Company. We have been extremely fortunate to access most of our training through Northumberland Care Alliance and this training has been delivered to a high standard enabling us to provide what we believe to be a High Quality Service. The Forum first achieved Investors In People Status in 1999 and also has the Positive about Disability symbol. Investors In People is reviewed at least every three years and the Positive about Disability symbol is reviewed by the DWP on an Annual basis.

13/11/2025

🎉❄️ BIG FESTIVE NEWS! ❄️🎉

Blyth, get your skates on… because this year we’ll have our very own ICE RINK at the Christmas Event! ⛸️✨

That’s right — as part of our magical day on Saturday 22 November, you can glide into the festive spirit right in Blyth Market Place!

Plus…
🎠 FREE rides for children
🎨 FREE face painting
🛍️ Market stalls
🍔 Delicious food traders
🎵 Great live music and entertainment

And of course, the big Christmas tree lights switch on at 6:30pm! 🎄✨

Mark your calendars, bring your family and friends, and get ready for a day full of Christmas magic in Blyth sponsored by Hays Travel! ❤️

This magical event is proudly brought to you by Blyth Town Council, in partnership with Blyth Celebrates — a wonderful programme of creative festivals and events right here in Blyth.

👉 Find out more about Blyth Celebrates:
www.greatnorthumberland.co.uk/blyth-celebrates

11/11/2025
Clients Friday day trip went to Sunderland winter gardens then food at the William Jameson and ice cream at di meos tyne...
09/11/2025

Clients Friday day trip went to Sunderland winter gardens then food at the William Jameson and ice cream at di meos tynemouth . Thank you to Mel for volunteering and giving her time off.

Great week for bvdf. Clients took a Train journey from ashington to Newcastle then food at the Percy arms walbottle. Tha...
31/10/2025

Great week for bvdf.

Clients took a Train journey from ashington to Newcastle then food at the Percy arms walbottle. Thank you to Mel Santa Maria for giving up her free

Also well done to the care staff that passed BTEC Level 3 in medication and first aid training. Great effort

Bvdf Halloween party
31/10/2025

Bvdf Halloween party

💚 We're Hiring!💚We are looking care workers to join our friendly team. Pay: £13.17 per hour Plus a weekend enhancement p...
29/10/2025

💚 We're Hiring!💚
We are looking care workers to join our friendly team.
Pay: £13.17 per hour
Plus a weekend enhancement paid at £14.26 per hour.

No experienced is required as you will receive full training.

Guaranteed hours of work!

You will be working with people in the local community providing support ensure the people you care for maintain a good quality of life and remain safe within their own home.

Do you share our Values?
• Are you passionate about providing the best care?
• Passion, this is most important quality we expect from you
• Dedication
• Are you a people person?
• Caring
• Sense of humour
• Positivity
• Desire to learn and grow.
• Attention to detail.

Does this sound like you ...?

Then contact Nicky Bell, our Deputy Manager on 01670 360927 or you can send your CV to nicolabell@bvdfhomecare.co.uk

Well done to Stephen Bello and Jen Brewis for going the extra mile.
14/10/2025

Well done to Stephen Bello and Jen Brewis for going the extra mile.

Clients social what a Lovely day at jesmond dene followed by lunch at brewers Fayre. then ice cream at Tynemouth. Big th...
27/09/2025

Clients social what a Lovely day at jesmond dene followed by lunch at brewers Fayre. then ice cream at Tynemouth.

Big thank you too Mel for organising this.

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20 Stanley Street
Blyth
NE242BU

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 5pm
Tuesday 7am - 5pm
Wednesday 7am - 5pm
Thursday 7am - 5pm
Friday 7am - 4:30pm
Saturday 7am - 11:30am
Sunday 7am - 11:30am

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