Partnership Board Useful Links

We've put together a huge range of links to invaluable websites each packed with useful advice about learning disabilities.

Academic and Research Centre Links

• Institute for Health Research (Lancaster University)
• Tizard Centre (Kent University)

Advocacy Links

• East Cheshire Advocacy
• Independent Advocacy (Central Cheshire)
• Self Advocacy Links
• Self Advocacy Organisations

Carers Links

• Carers UK - the voice of carers and a leading campaigning, policy and information organisation for carers.
• Caring About Carers - Government Information for Carers .

Cheshire and North West Links

• Central and Eastern Cheshire Primary Care Trust
• Cheshire and Wirral NHS Partnership Foundation Trust
• Connexions
• North West Training and Development Team   
• Western Cheshire Primary Care Trust

General Learning Disability Links

• British Institute for Learning Disabilities
• Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
• Learning about Intellectual Disability and Health
• Learning Disabilities Specialist Library
• Mencap
• National Development Team
• Norah Fry Research Centre  
• Paradigm - Consultancy and training, and good links
• The Challenging Behaviour Foundation

Government and Policy Links

• Department for Work and Pensions
• Department of Health - Direct Payments Guide
• Department of Health - Learning Disabilities
• DirectGov - Disabled People
• Learning and Skills Council

Housing Issue Links

• Housing Options - specifically about housing for people with learning disabilities

Specific Conditions Links

• Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus
• Down’s Syndrome Association
• Down's Syndrome Medical Interest Group
• Epilepsy Society
• Fragile X Society
• National Society for Epilepsy
• SCOPE - Cerebral Palsy
• The National Autistic Society
• The Prader-Willi Syndrome Association
• The Rett Syndrome Association
• Tuberous Sclerosis Association

Sports Links

• Cerebral Palsy Sport
• Disability Sport Events 

Other Useful Links and Resources

• Accessible Countryside Walks
• Boardmaker Picture Communication System
• Books Beyond Words
• Centre for Studies in Inclusive Education
• Citizens Advice Bureau
• Department of Health
• Disabled Holiday Information
• Equality and Human Rights Commission
• Independent Living Funds
• Makaton Picture Vocabulary
• National Centre for Independent Living
• Physical Handicapped and Able Bodied Clubs (PHAB)
• Widgit Communication System