Hft's - Family Carer Support Service (FCSS)

Offers one-to-one support by phone, email or letter to family carers who have an adult relative with a learning disability and/or autism. Runs workshops for family carers on the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and more. Can also provide resources for family carers covering a range of topics including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding, and benefits guides.

Islamophobia Response Unit IRU

Islamophobia Response Unit (IRU) is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people affected by Islamophobic incidents in England and Wales. We are a platform for victims of Islamophobia to confidentially report their experiences. Our purpose is to provide legal guidance, help clients and ensure their voices are heard. Amidst rising levels of Islamophobia and around half of all religiously motivated hate crimes being directed at Muslims, we put them at the heart of our organisation.

Mencap

Head office of Mencap, which provides services for children and adults with learning disabilities. Supports a network of agencies that provide services including support, information and advice, housing and residential services, employment, education, leisure, recreation and holidays. Campaigning. Range of publications.

Making Space - Head Office

Making Space is a national charity and leading provider of health and social care services. We have been helping people with care and support needs, and their carers, to lead independent and fulfilling lives since 1982. We provide services from Cumbria to Cambridgeshire, supporting people in their own home, in their local community and with specialist care and support services. We also support people who fund their own care and support to promote choice and wellbeing. Our services include: Residential and nursing homes. Supported living and extra care services. Floating support. Independent hospitals. Community support and social inclusion. Employment and wellbeing. Psychological therapies. We strive to go above and beyond for the people we support, helping them to live happy, fulfilling and enriched lives, with a focus on positive outcomes for each individual. At Making Space, everything is done with dignity, respect and compassion for both the people we support and their families.

Unlock

Independent Charity providing information and advice services for people with criminal convictions. Independent of Government. Provide peer support, advocacy, free confidential helpline with information and advice on the disclosure and barring service, applying for jobs, financial matters, travelling abroad with convictions and licence conditions. Cannot provide legal advice. Website has links to resources and publications. There is also an information hub (hub.unlock.org.uk) covering a wide range of issues that affect convictions and an online forum (forum.unlock.org.uk). Disclosure calculator can be found at www.disclosurecalculator.org.uk. Also provide training to practitioners.

The King's Fund

The King’s Fund is an independent charity working to improve health and care in England. We undertake research and analysis that aims to provide evidence to shape policy and practice alongside offering leadership and organisational development for the health and care system. The King’s Fund Library Service provides a free enquiry service to answer any questions relating to the health and care system.

Cranstoun

We offer a range of treatment and recovery services across the UK, including residential detox services; community-based outreach, treatment, recovery and support services; supported housing and recovery projects; specialist services for young people, and families and carers, and domestic abuse services.

Down's Syndrome Association

Information, advice and support for people who have Down's syndrome throughout their lives, for families, carers and professionals. The DSA provides advice on all issues, with a daily helpline phone and email service, training (including online training), assessments, consultations, employment program (Workfit) and sports/activities program (DSActive). Specialist advice include benefits, medical and healthcare, development, complex needs and dual diagnoses, education, adult social care and support, and speech, language and communication. DSA campaign and policy work includes include Tell it Right (maternity services), Health Alert, Education, and Support for Adults (It’s My Life). Outside office hours answerphone gives an emergency contact number. 100+ affiliated local groups.

Men's Health Forum

The Men's Health Forum is a charity supporting men's health in England, Wales and Scotland. Help with campaigning and raising awareness, provide information on website.

Access your Right to Care

We provide free legal advice and support to people in England to get the care they are entitled to.