Useful information
Department for Work and Pensions
The DWP leads the Government’s response to some of the biggest issues facing the country. It is the biggest public service delivery department in the UK and serves over 20 million customers.
VISIT SITEBritish Institute of Learning Disabilities
BILD works to ensure that people with learning disabilities are valued equally, that they participate fully in their communities and that they are treated with dignity and respect.
VISIT SITENational Autistic Society
The society is the leading UK charity for people with autism (including Asperger syndrome) and their families.
VISIT SITEThe Social Care Institute for Excellence
The institute is an independent charity working with adults, families and children’s social care and social work services across the UK.
VISIT SITESafe Network
The Safe Network provides safeguarding information related to activities outside the home – from after school art clubs to weekend reading groups.
VISIT SITEOne Plus One
A charity focused on strengthening relationships, creating resources for front-line workers to provide relationship support for couples and families.
VISIT SITEFamily Matters
The organisation works to radically enhance family life and relationships, and the value that society places on the family.
VISIT SITEHealth and Care Professions Council
A regulator which keeps a register of health and care professionals who meet standards for their training, professional skills, behaviour and health.
VISIT SITELegal Resources for Special Needs
Just Great Lawyers provides insightful information about legal resources and considerations for seniors and persons with special needs.
VISIT SITECreating a Home Where Your Disabled Child can Thrive
Information on construction, remodeling and renovation to make a house a home while reducing the impacts of disabilities.
VISIT SITEDisability and Credit Scores
Information on finding help with credit scores and financial support.
VISIT SITEDisability Resources from the Department of Labor
Disability resources and information on disabilities. This is a U.S. based resource but can be useful for general reading.
VISIT SITEThe Simple Dollar guide to Home Ownership
The challenges of buying a new home as a person with a disability, the site has been developed within Web accessible guidelines for ease of use.
VISIT SITEDepartment of Health
The Department of Health exists to improve the health and wellbeing of people in England
VISIT SITECare Quality Commission
The commission checks whether hospitals, care homes and care services are meeting Government standards.
VISIT SITEChallenging Behaviour Foundation
The foundation is a carer-led, national charity specialising in challenging behaviour associated with severe learning disabilities.
VISIT SITEPositive Response Training & Consultancy
The consultancy provides evidence-based solutions to the prevention and management of complex challenging behaviours in people with learning disabilities, autism, acquired brain injury and dementia.
VISIT SITESCIE Social Care TV
Social Care TV is an on-line service commissioned and produced by SCIE for everyone involved in social care and social work.
VISIT SITECafcass
Cafcass looks after the interests of children involved in family proceedings. They work with children and their families, and then advise the courts on what we consider to be in the best interests of individual children.
VISIT SITEFamilies Need Fathers
A social care organisation which helps parents whose children’s relationship with them is under threat.
VISIT SITEDAD.info
A website which delivers nearly 200,000 pages of information to dads every month. The organisation is partnered with Relate, Family Rights Group and CMEC to bring users free expert advice.
VISIT SITEMerseyside Family Justice Council
A subsidiary of the national Family Justice Council, responsible for liaison between various interested parties and the Family Justice System in Merseyside and Cheshire.
VISIT SITENational Family Mediation
The umbrella organisation for charitable member services in England and Wales. Offering high quality family mediation and supporting provision to families going through a breakdown.
VISIT SITEKeeping Disabled Persons Safe While Remodeling
Information on keeping seniors and special needs individuals safe around construction.
VISIT SITETeacher Resources for Special Needs
Inform yourself about curriculum strategies and classroom management for students with different learning needs
VISIT SITEHome Accommodations for Special Needs
Smart home renovations that help with common disabilities.
VISIT SITEFinancial Planning for Special Needs
Information and background laws in the US on financial support.
VISIT SITEYour Storage Finder – Storage and Help
Tips for Disabled Persons to Declutter and Organize their Home
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