Useful links

Here are some helpful links if you’d like to learn more about these topics. If you still have questions, feel free to get in touch, we’re happy to help.

Government & Policy

National strategy for autistic children, young people and adults: 2021 to 2026

A New Strategy for Learning Disability

Mental Capacity Act – Social care and support guide

Professional Bodies & Advocacy Organisations

www.bild.org.uk – British Institute of Learning Disabilities

www.manpf.org – Manchester People First – a self advocacy group for adults with a learning disability

www.changepeople.org – Inclusive resources and projects led by people with learning disabilities

Condition-Specific Organisations

www.autism.org.uk – National Autistic Society

www.talbot-house.org.uk – Support for parents and carers of people with learning disabilities

Learning Disability Support & Resources

www.learningdisability.co.uk – Resources and articles related to learning disabilities

www.improvinghealthandlives.org.uk – Public health observatory for learning disabilities

www.learningdisabilities.org.uk – (Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities – FPLD) information, research, and policy