Support Groups

Thera Group Thera Group- Supporting adults with a learning disability in all aspects of daily life, from support at home to financial advocacy. Change Change- National organisation run by disabled people and fighting for the rights of learning disabled people, especially those deaf and blind. News, publications and links. Worthing Mencap Worthing Mencap- Championing the rights of mentally handicapped people and their families and directly improving the facilities and opportunities available to them. Achievements a… Adult Dyslexia Organisation (ADO) Adult Dyslexia Organisation (ADO)- A charity run by dyslexics for adults with dyslexia and all those concerned with them; offers advice and support, and campaigns to empower those… West Berkshire Mencap West Berkshire Mencap- Fundraising and campaigning group with services to help those with a learning disability, their families and carers. Details of support groups, clubs, libra… Scottish Consortium for Learning Disability Scottish Consortium for Learning Disability- A partnership of 13 organisations offering advice, consultancy and awareness raising. Information on their campaigns, research, member… Northallerton and the Dales Mencap Society Northallerton and the Dales Mencap Society- Mencap Society holding the interests of people with learning disabilities and their carers in the Hambleton and Richmondshire Districts… Birmingham Adult Dyslexia Group Birmingham Adult Dyslexia Group- Information about the group and its support activities, with substantial information about the condition and related disorders. Redbridge Mencap Redbridge Mencap- Promoting the care, treatment and education of mentally handcapped children and adults. Includes information about the organisation and their work, newsletters, … Association for Real Change (ARC) Association for Real Change (ARC)- Group offering information and advice to organisations who provide for people with a learning disability. Services, training, projects, publicat… Mencap Mencap- Campaigns for equal rights for people with learning disabilities and provides services to them, their families and care givers. Contains details of current campaigns and f… Prospects Prospects- Christian voluntary organisation which values and supports people with learning disabilities so that they live their lives to the full. British Institute of Learning Disabilities. British Institute of Learning Disabilities.- Committed to improving the lifestyles of people with learning disabilities. Autism Sussex Autism Sussex- Charity. Provides background information with details of residences, outreach support, jobs and training. Autism London Autism London- Offers support, advice and information to individuals, their families, carers and professionals living in Greater London. Details of services, helpline, activities … Scottish Autism Scottish Autism- Seeks to ensure a high quality in the provision of education, care, support and life opportunities throughout Scotland. Information about their services and progr… PHAD Fife PHAD Fife- Scottish charity aiming to promote awareness of issues that challenge people with high-functioning autistic spectrum disorders. Includes details of clubs and events in … Autism Independent UK Autism Independent UK- Society offering substantial information resources with articles, messageboards, links and chat for people affected. (Not accessible to all browsers) Autism NI (PAPA) Autism NI (PAPA)- Registered charity with support branches throughout Northern Ireland and Donegal. Research, articles and book reviews. National Autistic Society National Autistic Society- Nationwide charitable organisation with a network of branches and affiliated local societies. Overview of policies, campaigns and services with details … Lothian Autistic Society Lothian Autistic Society- Charity founded by parents to disseminate advice and provide support to children and their families in this area of Scotland. Profile and contact informa… Berkshire Autistic Society Berkshire Autistic Society- A support and action group for the parents and carers of children and adults. Information about the condition with details of events and activities. NORSACA NORSACA- Offers residential, day and education services for people with Autism. Autistim Anglia Autistim Anglia- Based in Colchester and providing education and care to children and adults in the area. Describes the condition, their services and projects. Wirral Autistic Society Wirral Autistic Society- Provides residential, outreach and day services for adults. Describes their facilities and includes details of daily activities. The National Autistic Society (Surrey Branch) The National Autistic Society (Surrey Branch)- Information about local activities and events. Includes listings of national and international resources covering diagnosis, therapi… Airedale and Wharfedale Autism Resource ( AWARE ) Airedale and Wharfedale Autism Resource ( AWARE )- A parent-run group offering support, advice and advocacy services. Background information with membership details. Autism Initiatives Autism Initiatives- Charity offering residential, day-care, respite and educational provision for children and adults throughout the North West. Information on services available,… Add Norfolk Add Norfolk- An organisation based in Norfolk offering support and advice for anyone affected by ADHD. Includes condition details and links of interest. ADHD Lancashire ADHD Lancashire- Support group founded by parents of children and adults diagnosed with ADHD and supporting anyone affected by hidden disablilities and associated conditions. Offe…