Key Organisations in Learning Disabilities

Mencap

Mencap is a UK learning disability charity working with people with learning disabilities and their families and carers.

Phone: 02074540454
Email: information@mencap.org.uk
Website: www.mencap.org.uk

National Autistic Society

The National Autistic Society is a charity which exists to champion the rights and interests of all people with autism and to ensure that they and their families receive quality services appropriate to their needs.

Tel: 02078332299
Email: nas@nas.org.uk
Website: www.nas.org.uk

British Institute of Learning Disabilities (BILD)

A charity which exists to improve the quality of life of all people with a learning disability.

Tel: 01562723010
Email: enquiries@bild.org.uk
Website: www.bild.org.uk

Disability Law Service

Disability Law Service offers a National Advice Line that provides specialist legal advice and information for disabled people, their families and carers.

Tel: 02077919800
Website: www.dls.org.uk
E-mail: advice@dls.org.uk
Minicom: 02077919801

Down's Syndrome Association

Down's syndrome Association is a UK organisation focusing solely on all aspects of living successfully with Down’s Syndrome.

Tel: 08452300372
Email: info@downs-syndrome.org.uk
Website: www.downs-syndrome.org.uk

HFT - Family Carer Support Service

The HFT Family Carer Support Service offers a variety information and support to family carers.

Tel: 01179061751
Email: familycarersupport@hft.org.uk or info@hft.org.uk
Website: www.hft.org.uk