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/200035/support_and_services

Greenwich
Services for people with learning disabilities
http://www.greenwich.gov.uk/Greenwich/HealthSocialCare/
ServicesForTheDisabled/LearningDisabilities/

Islington
Social care services for people with learning disabilities
http://www.islington.gov.uk/Directories/page.aspx?dir=LTASS&
dir_name=LTASS&docid=0901336c805a5dc0

Kensington & Chelsea
Services and resources for people with learning disabilities
http://www.rbkc.gov.uk/healthandsocialcare/disabilities/
learningdisabilities.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

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.careline.org.uk/section.asp?catid=21420

Westminster
Information for people with a learning disability who live in Westminster
http://www.westminster.gov.uk/services/healthandsocialcare/adultservices/
disabilities/learningdisabilities/

CARERS

Carers UK
www.carersuk.org/Home

Princess Royal Trust for Carers
www.carers.org

Network 81
www.network81.org

Parents for Inclusion
www.parentsforinclusion.org/pihomepage.htm

WELFARE BENEFITS

Directgov : the official government website for all citizens
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/MoneyTaxAndBenefits/index.htm

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/BOC.html

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 AND 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 AND TRAINING

Jobcentre Plus - Government agency supporting people of working age into jobs. Search to find local vacancies in your area
www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk

DirectGov Jobs and Skills Search
http://jobseekers.direct.gov.uk

Careers Advice
http://careersadvice.direct.gov.uk

Useful Links