General information and national organisations, concerned with Independent Living.
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- Disabled Living Foundation Solutions for independent living. Advises on and provides equipment for disabled people.
- Independent Living Schemes Provides information and advice for people using support services in York. Contains direct payment details.
- Independent Living Includes news, reviews, products and information designed to help disabled people live independently.
- Care and Repair England Charity created to improve the housing and living conditions of older and disabled people. Campaigns, activities, advice on funding adaptions and repairs, rights, facts and figures.
- L'Arche Manages community homes and workshops where people with learning disabilities and carers can live and work together. Publications, news and events.
- Ability Housing Association Providing housing and support services for people with disabilities near London. Includes news and services offered.
- Community Integrated Care Non profit service provider, delivers a range of specialist care and support services for adults with learning disabilities and/or mental health concerns.
- Independent Living Alternatives Promotes the right of disabled people to live independently. Information on support services, employing personal assistants, advocacy and rights.
- QEF Provides services to help disabled people learn new skills to increase their independence. Services include brain injury rehab, independent living, mobility and vocational services for job-skills training.
- OneSwitch Leisure, arts and independent living resource for people with learning or physical disabilities.
- National Centre for Independent Living (NCIL) Advances the philosophy and advocates for the human rights of, and services for, people with disabilities. Includes a directory of local support schemes, employer's kit and a newsletter for personal assistants.
- Fed Centre for Independent Living Charity which works to promote independence and dignity for people with disabilities. News, links and services including an advice centre, complementary therapies and counselling.
- Phab National charity dedicated to the integration of people with physical disabilities in the community.
- The Independent Living Funds National resource dedicated to the financial support of disabled people enabling them to choose to live in the community rather than residential care.
- Leonard Cheshire Disability Information, support, assistance and publications for disabled people. News and views, online donation facility and links to other resources.
- Centre for Resolution Works with the disabled, non disabled and their family and carers to provide specialist advice and guidance, as well as mediation and dispute resolution services.
- Partner's Foundation Established in 1994 and provides supported housing services for people in the UK with disabilities. Includes a list of providers.
- Design for Independence A private occupational therapy service covering East Anglia and the South East. Based Essex, services include home adaptation design, occupational therapy consultancy and home equipment purchasing advice.