Websites

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

Website providing information on learning disability policy and practice, advocacy organisations, publications and links to other related sites.  The BILD library also hosts a video sponsored by Wandsworth DAT, called ‘Kramer on the case’, that is about drug awareness for people with learning disabilities.  The video is in the form of a 21 minute film and is accompanied by a leaflet.

• Mencap
  
  http://www.askmencap.info/

This site provides information on learning disability issues, services and organisations.  Also includes information on helplines in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
England - The Learning Disability Helpline - The Learning Disability Helpline is a free, confidential service provided by Mencap and supported by the Department of Health for anyone who wants information or advice on anything to do with learning disability...everything from money and benefits to the services and support groups that are available. Telephone: 0808 808 1111.  Email: helpline@mencap.org.uk.  Textphone: 0808 808 8181

• Learning Disabilities Specialist Libary
  
  http://libraries.nelh.nhs.uk/learningdisabilities/

This site provides a web-based portal to practice and policy information relating to supporting people with learning disabilities It is aimed at professionals supporting people in a variety of settings.

• Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
  
  http://www.learningdisabilities.org.uk/

The foundation promotes the rights, quality of life and opportunities of people with learning disabilities and their families.

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