Links
Learning Difficulty
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Advance http://www.advanceuk.org Advance is a charitable housing association which provides housing and support services to people with learning disabilities or mental health problems.
All Wales People First http://www.allwalespeople1st.co.uk/ All Wales People First is the united voice of self-advocacy groups and all people with learning disabilities in Wales.
ARC - Association for Real Change http://www.arcuk.org.uk ARC is a membership organisation, supporting providers of services to people with a learning disability.
ARC Wales http://www.arcuk.org.uk/wales ARC Cymru is the arm of ARC operating in Wales, with our own national committee and North, South and Mid/West Wales branches.
The Association for Supported Living http://www.associationforsupportedliving.org.uk The Association for Supported Living is a not-for-profit organisation that represents the views of its members to government and other agencies.
British Institute of Learning Disabilities http://www.bild.org.uk A not-for-profit organisation that exists to improve the quality of life of people with a learning disability.
Cardiff and the Vale Parents Federation http://www.parentsfed.org/ Cardiff and the Vale Parents Federation is an organisation set up by parents and informal carers of people with learning disabilities in Cardiff and The Vale of Glamorgan.
Central England People First http://www.peoplefirst.org.uk A self advocacy organisation run for and by people with learning disabilities
CHANGE http://www.changepeople.co.uk CHANGE is an organisation run by disabled people fighting for the rights people with a learning disability.
Choice and Voice http://www.choiceandvoice.co.uk A website by people with learning disabilities for people with learning disabilities.
The Down's Syndrome Association http://www.downs-syndrome.org.uk Supports people with Down's syndrome, their family and carers as well as providing information for those with a professional interest.
Down's Heart Group http://www.dhg.org.uk A charity offering support and information relating to heart conditions associated with Down's Syndrome.
The Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk UK based organisation aimed at improving the lives of people with learning difficulties.(see also the Mental Health Foundation)
Housing Options http://www.housingoptions.org.uk A housing advisory service for people with learning difficulties.
The Learning Disability Implementation Advisory Group http://www.ldiag.org.uk/ The Learning Disability Implementation Advisory Group (LDIAG) advises the Welsh Assembly on all issues around learning disabilities.
Learning Disability Wales http://www.scovo.org.uk/ Learning Disability Wales (formerly SCOVO) is the collective voice of the voluntary sector in Wales and promotes the right of children and adults with a learning disability to have valued lives.
Learning Disabilities UK http://www.LearningDisabilitiesuk.org.uk Aims to be the most informative learning disability-related site in the UK.
MacIntyre http://www.macintyrecharity.org MacIntyre is a national charity providing lifelong education, care and support for children and adults with learning disabilities.
Magpie Dance http://www.magpiedance.org.uk Magpie is an inclusive community dance company for adults with and without learning disabilities and has been based in Bromley for the last ten years.
Mencap http://www.mencap.org.uk A UK learning disability charity working with people with a learning disability and their families and carers.
National Autistic Society http://www.nas.org.uk Pioneer specialist services for people with autism and those who care for them.
Norah Fry Research Centre and Plain Facts http://www.bris.ac.uk/Depts/NorahFry/ Research on services for people with learning difficulties
One For Us http://www.oneforus.com Website for people with learning difficulties with information and advice.
Paradigm http://www.paradigm-uk.org A good source of all the latest news, articles, policy documents, links and information.
Prader Willi Syndrome http://pwsa.co.uk/ The only organisation in the UK and the republic of Ireland to address the unique needs of people with PWS, their parents, carers and other involved.
Respond http://www.respond.org.uk Challenging vulnerability and sexual abuse in the lives of people with a learning disability.
Values Into Action http://www.viauk.org Non-profit organisation that campaigns for citizenship for and with people with learning difficulties.
Valuing People http://www.doh.gov.uk/vpst This website is all about everyone working together so that the lives of all people with learning disabilities are better.
Voice UK http://www.voiceuk.org.uk A support and information group for adults and children with learning disabilities who have experienced crime or abuse, and their families and carers.
Workable Wiltshire http://www.workablewiltshire.info Gives people in Wiltshire information about organisations helping people with learning difficulties into employment and training.
Mental Healthtop
Mad Pride http://www.ctono.freeserve.co.uk Committed to ending discrimination against psychiatric patients, promoting survivor equality and celebrating Mad culture.
Making Decisions Alliance http://www.makingdecisions.org.uk The Making Decisions Alliance is campaigning for urgent new legislation on mental capacity.
Mental Health Alliance http://www.mentalhealthalliance.org.uk A coalition of over 50 organisations who share common concerns about the Government’s proposals to reform the Mental Health Act (1983).
Mental Health Foundation http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk A leading UK charity working with mental health and learning disabilities (see also The Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities)
Mind http://www.mind.org.uk Leading campaigning mental health charity operating in England and Wales.
National Institute for Mental Health for England http://www.nimhe.org.uk NIMHE works to improve the quality of life for people with mental health problems. It works beyond the NHS to help all those involved in mental health to implement change, providing a gateway to learning and development.
Re-quest http://www.re-quest.org.uk A website for young men in North East England affected by mental health problems.
Rethink http://www.rethink.org Campaigning UK charity working to help everyone affected by severe mental illness, including schizophrenia, to recover a better quality of life.
SANE http://www.sane.org.uk A UK mental health charity, concerned with improving the lives of everyone affected by mental illness.
Sign http://www.signcharity.org.uk Sign, founded in 1986, is the National Society for Mental Health and Deafness.
Together http://www.together-uk.org Together: Working for Wellbeing supports people with mental health needs to get what they want from life and to feel happier.
Your Voice Sheffield http://www.yourvoicesheffield.org.uk Your Voice is a magazine for mental health service users, carers and professionals.
Disabilitytop
Ability Net http://www.abilitynet.co.uk Impartial advice on assistive technology.
Cerebral Palsy - A Resource for Parents and Families http://www.about-cerebral-palsy.org Describes Athetoid, Ataxic and Spastic Cerebral Palsy in children, including history, causes, symptoms, therapy and treatments.
Dial-A-Ride and Taxicard Users http://www.transportforall.com Accessible transport users' association in London campaigning for a fully accessible public transport system with information on services available to people.
Dis-ability.info http://www.dis-ability.info Online information resource for disabled people.
Disability Debate http://www.disabilitydebate.org A website from the DRC giving space to the question of equality.
Disabled Go http://www.disabledgo.co.uk Organisation that accesses guides to goods and services designed to answer the everyday questions of disabled people, their family and friends.
Disabled Parents Network http://www.disabledparentsnetwork.org.uk Disabled people & parenthood: A national network helping one another and bringing about change
Disability Now http://www.disabilitynow.org.uk Leading magazine for disability issues.
EnabledAlready.com http://www.enabledalready.com EnabledAlready.com is a dating and friendship site for disabled people in the UK and Ireland. Whatever your disability join for free and meet new people online in your area.
Focus on Disability http://www.focusondisability.org.uk Website with a wide range of information for disabled people and their carers in the UK.
Independent Living Fund http://www.ilf.org.uk A national resource dedicated to the financial support of disabled people to enable them to choose to live in the community rather than in residential care.
National Centre for Independent Living http://www.ncil.org.uk A resource on independent living and Direct Payments for disabled people and others working in the field.
Ouch! http://www/bbc.ouch.co.uk Ouch is a website from the BBC. Its aim is to reflect the lives of disabled people right here and now in the third millennium.
RNID (Royal National Institute for the Deaf) http://www.rnid.org.uk RNID is the largest charity representing the 9 million deaf and hard of hearing people in the UK.
RNIB (Royal National Institute for the Blind) http://www.rnib.org.uk RNIB offers practical support and advice to anyone with a sight problem.
Sense http://www.sense.org.uk Sense offers a wide range of support and services across the UK to help sensory impaired people of all ages.
Scope - Cerebral Palsy Helpline: 0808 800 3333 http://www.scope.org.uk A national disability organisation whose focus is people with cerebral palsy.
The Shaftesbury Society http://www.shaftesburysociety.org The Shaftesbury Society is a leading Christian charity that works with disabled people and local communities to achieve social inclusion, empowerment and justice. We run schools for disabled adults and work with Christian groups to impact local communities with God's Love.
Skill - National Bureau for Students With Disabilities http://www.skill.org.uk Promoting opportunities for young people and adults with any kind of disability in post-16 education, training and employment across the UK.
U Can Do IT http://www.ucandoit.org.uk A charity that provides computer training, at affordable cost to disabled people in London so they can learn how to use the Internet in their own homes.
Children and Young People
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After 16 http://www.after16.org.uk A website produced by the Family Fund for families with severely disabled children to provide information on opportunities and services after school.
British Institute for Brain Injured Children (BIBIC) http://www.bibic.org.uk Working with parents and carers of brain-injured children, BIBIC offers a valuable support system which offers time to talk, expert advice and practical help.
The Site http://www.thesite.org.uk Martyn Lewis' advice site for young people.
Treehouse http://www.treehouse.org.uk A national charity that provides a unique education for children with autism and related communication disorders.
Whizz Kidz http://www.whizz-kidz.org.uk A national children's charity that provides customised mobility equipment to disabled children and young people to increase their independence and improve the quality of life for them and their families.
Rights top
Commission for Social Care Inspection http://www.csci.org.uk Get accessible information on your rights, how to share concerns and complaints, and how to take part in inspections.
The National Association of Citizens Advice Bureaux http://www.nacab.org.uk The Citizens Advice Bureaux Service offers free, confidential, impartial and independent advice.
The Law Society http://www.lawsociety.org.uk The Law Society is the professional body for solicitors in England and Wales.
The Disability Rights Commission http://www.drc-gb.org Working towards a society where all disabled people can participate fully as equal citizens.
Health Organisations top
King's Fund http://www.kingsfund.org.uk An independent charitable foundation whose goal is to improve health, especially in London.
Royal College of Nursing http://www.rcn.org.uk Representing nurses and nursing, promoting excellence in practice and shaping health policies.
Terence Higgins Trust http://www.tht.org.uk The UK’s largest HIV and AIDS charity that can provide direct services, face to face support and information based on your needs.
Miscellaneous top
Association for Supported Employment http://www.afse.org.uk AfSE was formed in 1989 as a membership organisation for supported employment agencies in the UK. The site gives a wide range of information and services to anyone interested in supported employment.
Benefits and work http://www.benefitsandwork.co.uk Free guides: disability living allowance, attendance allowance, incapacity benefit & employment. Plus training, news and forums. For people with long-term physical or mental health conditions, carers and support workers.
epolitix http://www.epolitix.com A free to use, open access politics site hosting MP websites and with the latest news and information about government, parliament, legislation and politics.
Finding a Family http://www.freewebs.com/thewish2/ A website helping to bring families with disabilities together.
The Good Gallery Guide http://www.goodgalleryguide.com A website highlighting arts venues addressing equal access to the arts issues.
National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) http://www.ncvo-vol.org.uk Works with and for the voluntary sector in England by providing information, advice and support and by representing the views of the sector to government and policy-makers.
Orpheus http://www.orpheus.org.uk Orpheus is an inclusive performing arts centre
Pavilion http://www.pavpub.com Pavilion is a leading publisher and event organiser for professionals delivering public services, whether they work in the public, private or voluntary sectors.
Sharing the Caring http://www.sharingthecaring.org.uk The UK's leading payroll-giving agency.
Sitra www.sitra.org Sitra is an umbrella organisation committed to raising standards in the housing, care and support sector.
Tizard Centre http://www.ukc.ac.uk/tizard One of the leading UK academic groups in the UK working in learning disability, mental health and services for older people.
UK Self Help http://www.ukselfhelp.info Details of over 800 self help groups.
The Work-Life Partnership http://www.twlp.co.uk A company offering a range of services, from strategy and organisational development through board and team development to business and personal life coaching. Also offering project support in a wide range of situations as well as industry-specific expertise on the UK health care sector.
Voluntary Sector Jobs http://www.voluntarysectorjobs.co.uk Recruitment site for UK Charities, Housing Associations, NGOs and other Non Profit Organisations.
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