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The Guardian's long-term commitment to the public services is demonstrated
through our unrivalled reputation for high quality editorial in this area and
the support we give each year by investing in a comprehensive conferences,
events and sponsorships programme.
Each week SocietyGuardian carries more public sector recruitment that any
other publication and SocietyGuardian.co.uk. is visited by almost 400,000 unique
users.
www.societyguardian.co.uk
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City & Guilds, via its specialist Community and Society team, provides a range of qualifications in health, social care, children and community services.
www.cityandguilds.com
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Provides free, impartial advice and information about all types of disability products, mobility products and equipment for older and disabled people.
www.dlf.org.uk
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MacIntyre is a national charity providing lifelong education, care and support for children and adults with learning disabilities.
www.macintyrecharity.org
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New Horizons Partnership designs multimedia-based training resources for adults with a learning disability. These include the OCN-accredited Independent Travel Training programme and a series of learning resources that address vocational/work skills. This series covers eight generic work-related topics and four specific vocational areas.
www.newhorizonspartnership.co.uk
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The Estia Centre is a resource for those supporting people with learning disabilities with mental health/challenging needs.
ww.estiacentre.org
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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.
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The largest independent social policy research and development charity.
www.jrf.org.uk
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An independent charitable foundation working for better health, especially in London.
www.kingsfund.org.uk
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The Learning Disability Coalition represents 14 learning disability
organisations, and over 140 supporter organisations who have come
together to form one group with one voice.
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Mencap is the UK's leading learning disability charity working with people with a learning disability and their families and carers.
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The Mental Health Foundation exists to help people survive, recover from and prevent mental health problems.
www.mentalhealth.org.uk
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Kith & Kids provides activities, opportunities, information and support for people with a learning disability or autism, their parents and siblings.
www.kithandkids.org.uk downloadable form
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The Nursing Council on Alcohol provides support, advice, guidance and information to health professionals, enabling proactive responses to the prevention and management of harmful alcohol use in the patient or client group.
www.nursingcouncilonalcohol.org
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Working together to help everyone affected by severe mental illness recover a better quality of life
www.rethink.org
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The Centre for Mental Health work to improve the quality of life for people with mental health problems by influencing policy and practice in mental health and related services. They focus on criminal justice and employment, with supporting work on broader mental health and public policy. We do this through project work, research, publications and events
www.cmh.org.uk
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The centre for applied social and psychological development, Canterbury Christ Church college.
www.salomonscentre.org.uk
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Skills for Care is the employer led authority on the training standards
and development needs of nearly one million social care staff in England
providing over £25 million in funding to support improved training and
qualifications for managers and staff.
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SCIE's role is to develop and promote knowledge about good practice in social care. We share this knowledge freely, supporting those working in social care and empowering service users.
www.scie.org.uk
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Scope is a charity that supports disabled people to enjoy the same rights and opportunities as everyone else. We work with all disabled people and have particular expertise in working with people with cerebral palsy and complex support needs.
Visit www.scope.org.uk or call free on 0808 800 3333 to find out more.
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Based in Canterbury, the Tizard Centre is recognised as the leading centre for service development, research and teaching in learning disability.
www.kent.ac.uk/tizard
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Time to Change is England's most ambitious programme to end discrimination faced by people who experience mental health problems.
www.time-to-change.org.uk |
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We turn lives around every day, by putting the individual at the heart of what we do. Inspired by those we work with, together we help people build a better life.
Turning Point is the UK's leading social care organisation. We provide services for people with complex needs, including those affected by drug and alcohol misuse, mental health problems and those with a learning disability.
www.turning-point.co.uk
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Valuing People Now is a three year cross government strategy for people with learning disabilities. It says that all people with a learning disability are people first with the right to lead their lives like any other.
www.valuingpeoplenow.dh.gov.uk
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United Response (UR) supports people with learning disabilities or mental health needs to have the things they want and need in their lives. We are a national registered charity that works through local services.
www.unitedresponse.org.uk
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TriNova is an independent research and development agency working in the field of social inclusion. They have a particular interest in working with disadvantaged and socially excluded groups such as mental health service users and people with disabilities.
www.trinova.org.uk
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www.Netbuddy.org.uk offers hundreds of practical tips and suggestions on all aspects of caring for someone with a learning disability. From brushing teeth to coping with challenging behaviour, you’ll find ideas from parents, carers, teachers and therapists – people with first-hand experience of special needs. Your own tips welcomed too!
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