Cerebral Palsy Guidance was created to provide answers and assistance to parents of a child with cerebral palsy (CP). Its goal is 'to reach as many members of the cerebral palsy community as possible, building up a network of support, as well as providing necessary assistance'. It covers cerebral palsy from all angles–from symptoms, causes, and treatment, to information on daily living, communication, transitioning to adulthood etc. Cerebral palsy is a neurological disorder that affects a child’s movement, motor skills, and muscle tone. Other associated medical issues include speech problems,learning disabilities and problems with hearing and vision.
Choice Forum describes itself thus:
"Since 2000, the Choice Forum has been been the place to discuss issues affecting the lives of people with learning disabilities in the UK. You are invited to join the forum, ask questions. share information, and talk about issues that are important. Here you'll find lots of mutual support, experience and lots of knowledge."
If you join the Choice Forum, it offers a range of information on issues relating to learning disability, allows you to participate in forum discussions, and issues regular email bulletins.
The Choice Forum is run by Together 4 Change, in partnership with the Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities.
The Counselling Directory's logo has the strapline 'Connecting you with Professional Support'
The site will connect with you a counsellor, but also offers free advice online (issues covered include disability, autism and many aspects of mental health):
"If you are ready for change, knowledge is power. Having access to the right information is key. There is a lot of conflicting information available online, and this in itself can cause confusion and anxiety. Here at Counselling Directory we have a dedicated team to ensure we provide accurate, up-to-date information. Lots of our counsellors provide insight and advice too, you can find this in our Expert articles section. Read as much or as little information that feels right for you.
Our What's worrying you? section contains some of the most common reasons for seeking help. For many of us, just realising that what we're going through is a shared human experience is a relief. It can also be useful to identify what's worrying you so that if you do decide to try counselling, you can ensure the counsellor you see is experienced in this area. It's certainly not necessary to know this before having counselling though, as your counsellor will help to guide you in the right direction.
If you're not sure one-to-one counselling is right for you, you can still seek support here. Our Local events section lists workshops, talks and support groups covering a wide range of subjects, from stress and anxiety to art therapy and general well-being".
Online access to current and back issues of The Carer, a supplement published intermittently by The Times newspaper
A comprehensive directory of therapies and therapists.
Includes alternative and complementary therapies, and more 'mainstream' therapies such as speech and language therapy.
A wide variety of therapies and therapists are listed. Rescare offers no specific recommendations or endorsements, and you are advised to perform your own investigations re any listing.
UK Disability Forum is a discussion board (on-line forum) for disabled people; postings on issues relating to physical disability dominate, but check index page for range of topics covered