The Challenging Behaviour Foundation (CBF) is a charity specialising in severe learning disabilities and behaviour described as challenging. Established by a family carer, it works with families and professionals, supporting children and adults across the UK
CHANGE is a leading national human rights organisation, led by disabled people; produces easy read resources about issues that affect the lives of people with learning disabilities
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.
Community Care Online 'magazine' for those working or interested in the social care sector: some content is subscription only, BUT also offers some excellent free resources e.g. news stories and blogs
Contact a Family is a national charity for the families of disabled children whatever their condition or disability; offers support information and advice; provides information on rare syndromes and disorders
The Council for Disabled Children (CDC) is the umbrella body for the disabled children’s sector in England; aim to maximise our influence on national policy and to promote inclusive practice;
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".
Care Quality Commission, Latest Learning Disability Reports: CQC Reports from a targeted programme of unannounced inspections (initiated in 2013), of hospitals and care homes that care for people with learning disabilities. Inspection Reports are published here.
Camphill Village Trust: a charity supporting adults with learning disabilities, mental health problems and other special needs ... in their home life, work, social and cultural activities, through nine urban and rural communities in England.
Learning Disabilities - Department of Health (Archived 2010) website comprising statements of DH policies on Learning Disability as at 2010; contains overviews of Valuing People Valuing People Now A Life Like Any Other? etc.