Centre for the Modern Family is a think-tank (funded by Scottish Widows); aims to improve 'our understanding of the modern family'; published report 'Who are Britain's Family Carers?' in May 2013
The Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) was established as an independent think-tank in 2004. It researches the scale and damage of social breakdown in the UK, and promotes possible solutions.
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
Care Quality Commission: home page of the CQC. Entry point to find inspection reports of local authority services, and registered care providers
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.
Department of Health website (main page): entry point for information on the health and care system
Disability Rights UK was formed in 2012 through a unification of Disability Alliance, Radar and National Centre for Independent Living. Disability Rights UK works to create a society 'where everyone with experience of disability or health conditions can participate equally as full citizens'. Publishes an excellent range of resources, including its annual Disability Rights Handbook.
The Disability Law Service (DLS): began in 1975 as a volunteer organisation, and is now a professional organisation, still run by disabled people; 'hopes to demystify the legal system by giving concise and timely legal advice and information'
The Department of Health’s dedicated site for news, information and conversations for anyone working in – or receiving support from – the care and support or social care sector