Useful Links
Learning Disabilities
People First
www.peoplefirst.org.uk
Foundation for Learning Disabilities
www.learningdisabilities.org.uk
Learning Disability Coalition
www.learningdisabilitycoalition.org.uk
National Autistic Society
www.nas.org.uk
British Institute of Learning Disabilities
www.bild.org.uk
Mencap Learning Disability Helpline
www.mencap.org.uk
Social Services
Camden
Services and resources for people with learning disabilities
http://www.camden.gov.uk/ccm/navigation/social-care-and-health/services-
for-people-with-disabilities/learning-disabilities/
Enfield
Social care support and services for people with disabilities
http://www.enfield.gov.uk/info/100004/health_and_adult_social_care
Greenwich
Services for people with learning disabilities
http://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/info/200034/disabilities/350/learning_disabilities
Islington
Social care services for people with learning disabilities
http://www.islington.gov.uk/services/social-care-health/disabled-people/Pages/default.aspx?extra=7
Kensington & Chelsea
Services and resources for people with learning disabilities
http://www.rbkc.gov.uk/healthandsocialcare/peoplefirst.aspx
Lambeth
Services and resources for people with learning disabilities
http://www.lambeth.gov.uk/Services/HealthSocialCare/ServicesAdults/
AdultLearningDisabilities.htm
Lewisham
Services for people with learning disabilities
http://www.lewisham.gov.uk/HealthAndSocialCare/GeneralSupportCare/
DayCare/default.htm
Oxfordshire
Support for people with learning disabilities
http://www.oxfordshire.gov.uk/cms/public-site/support-people-learning-disabilities
Southwark
Services and resources for people with learning disabilities
http://www.southwark.gov.uk/YourServices/SocialServicesSection/
learningdisabilities/localservices.html
Wandsworth
Services and resources for people with learning disabilities
http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/site/scripts/documents.php?categoryID=100010
Westminster
Information for people with a learning disability who live in Westminster
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/services/healthandsocialcare/adultservices/
Carers Information, Advice & Support
Carers UK
www.carersuk.org
Carers Trust
www.carers.org
NHS Carers Direct
www.nhs.uk/Carersdirect
Network 81
www.network81.org
Parents for Inclusion
www.parentsforinclusion.org/pihomepage.htm
Benefits Information
Gov UK : the official government website for all citizens
https://www.gov.uk/
Citizens Advice Bureau
www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Social Events & Meeting People
The Beautiful Octopus Club : Arts and cultural events showcasing music, theatre, dance and art by artists with learning disabilities
http://www.heartnsoul.co.uk/
Stars in the Sky : A friendship and dating club in North London for people with learning disabilities
http://www.starsinthesky.co.uk/index.php
Heart n Soul : An arts organisation for people with learning disabilities
http://www.heartnsoul.co.uk/
Stay Up Late : A campaign for people with learning disabilities...fighting for the right to party! Has club night listings.
http://stayuplate.org/
Mental Health
Respond : An organisation offering support and therapy to people with learning disabilities who have experienced abuse or bullying
http://www.respond.org.uk/
The Mental Health Foundation: Information about mental health issues and types of support available
www.mentalhealth.org.uk
Sports & Leisure
UK Sports Association for People with Learning Disability
http://www.uksportsassociation.org/index.html
Special Olympics Great Britain
http://www.sogb.org.uk/
Jobs & Training
Gov UK Jobs, Skills and Careers Advice and Information
https://www.gov.uk/browse/working/finding-job
Accessibility on the Internet
Help from the BBC to make the web easier to use.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/accessibility/
Communication Aids & Equipment
If you need help with spoken communication because of a disability, this
website can give you an idea of what's on offer, with details of nearly
every communication aid available in the UK.
www.speechbubble.org.uk