Useful Links
Leeds
For links to our member organisations websites see the Members page.
Leeds City Council, Adult Social Care
www.leeds.gov.uk
Leeds Older People's Forum
www.opforum.org.uk
Volition (Mental Health Forum)
www.volition.org.uk
Physical and Sensory Impairment Network (PSINetwork)
www.val.org.uk
Information
About Learning Disabilities
www.aboutlearningdisabilities.co.uk
About Learning Disabilities provides comprehensive advice on learning disabilities.
Association for Real Change (ARC)
www.arcuk.org.uk
ARC - is a membership organisation, which supports providers of services to people with a learning disability to promote real change. ARC is a member of Learning Disability Coalition.
British Institute of Learning Disabilities (BILD)
www.bild.org.uk
BILD is a national charity working with the government and other organisations to improve the lives of people with learning disabilities. BILD is a member of Learning Disability Coalition.
Disability Action Yorkshire
www.disabilityactionyorkshire.org.uk
Disability Action Yorkshire is a charity that aims to enable disabled people to live the lifestyle of their choosing by the provision of high quality services.
Equality and Human RIghts Commission (EHRC)
www.equalityhumanrights.com
EHRC are a public body, independent of the government, that exist to promote and monitor human rights across: age, disability, gender, race, religion and belief, sexual orientation and gender reassignment. The Commission was established under the Equality Act 2006.
Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
www.learningdisabilities.org.uk
The Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities works to promote the rights, quality of life and opportunities of people with learning disabilities and their families. The Foundation is a member of Learning Disability Coalition.
In Control
www.in-control.org.uk
In Control is an organisation helping people get real choice and control. It is supporting local authorities to deliver Self-Directed Support.
Inclusion North
www.inclusionnorth.org
Inclusion North works in the North East and in Yorkshire & Humber to promote the inclusion of people with learning disabilities, their families and carers.
Learning Disability Coalition
www.learningdisabilitycoalition.org.uk
The Learning Disability Coalition is a group of 15 organisations working together. Their aim is to make sure there is enough public funding for people with a learning disability.
Mencap
www.mencap.org.uk
Mencap is a national charity givng a voice to learning disability issues. They work with people with a learning disability to change laws and services, challenge prejudice and support people to live their lives as they choose. Mencap is a member of Learning Disability Coalition.
National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi)
www.ndti.org.uk
NDTi work to promote inclusion and equality. They have a particular interest in issues around age, disability and mental health.
Putting People First
www.puttingpeoplefirst.org.uk
Putting People First is a national programme to improve people's experience of adult social care. The website includes information, news, events and resources aimed at social care practitioners.
RADAR Disability Network
www.radar.org.uk
The Royal Association for Disability Rights (RADAR) is the UK's largest disability campaigning organisation, with a membership of over 900 disability organisations and individual campaigners.
The Big Tree
www.thebigtree.org
An organisation dedicated to sharing information and ideas about multimedia and what it can do for the learning disability community.
The National Centre for Independent Living (NCIL)
www.ncil.org.uk
A resource on independent living, direct payments and personal budgets for disabled people and others working in the field who may find it useful.
Turning Point
www.turning-point.co.uk
Turning Point is a social care organisation. They provide services for people with complex needs and is a member of Learning Disability Coalition.
Understanding Individual Needs
www.understandingindividualneeds.com
A website dedicated to developing understanding of the lives and circumstances of people with learning disabilities.
Yorkshire and Humber Improvement Partnership
www.yhip.org.uk
An initiative dedicated to improving health and social care outcomes for Yorkshire and Humber, based in York.
