National Centre for Independent Living

An independent advice and information service to assist people with learning disabilities with housing and support choices.

Advice to anyone with any housing-related difficulties in England, Scotland and Wales.

Supports people with learning difficulties and people with mental health problems across England to live in the community. This is done in many different ways, from supporting people in their own homes to working with people to access training and work opportunities.

The Independent Living Funds were set up as a national resource dedicated to the financial support of disabled people to enable them to choose to live in the community rather than in residential care. The Funds make payments to people with disabilities so that they can afford to employ personal assistants (PA's), or a care agency, to provide the support that they need to remain at home. There is information about eligibility criteria on the website.

The HFT is a leader in the field of the long term support and care for people with learning disabilities.

HFT are a national charity dedicated to supporting people with learning disabilities and their families.

Working for people with learning disabilities. Mencap also support people in their homes, in their local communities and offer advice about education and employment.

Give information and advice on design and accessibility of buildings