Useful links

Useful information about services and resources available nationally and in the community. 

National

All Inclusive believes in joint working to resolve local community dilemmas around disability and feels that current problem-solver organisations work in isolation causing fragmentation and frustration: www.allinclusivecic.com/

Carers Together: www.carerstogether.org.uk/ 

Mosaic Shaping Disabilities: www.mosaic1898.co.uk/

National Centre for Independent Living: www.ncil.org.uk/forums.asp

PA Net is a national network funded by the Department of Health, designed to support Personal Assistants and those who employ them. Membership is FREE for PAs and PA employers: www.panet.org.uk

Local

Bournemouth and Dorset

Age UK Bournemouth: www.ageuk.org.uk/bournemouth/

Local social enterprise formed and led by disabled people and carers in Bournemouth: www.dotsdisability.co.uk

Charity run by and for people with learning disabilities: www.bournemouthpeoplefirst.co.uk

Resource and Information Social Inclusion Network: www.northdorsetraisin.org.uk

Hampshire

Hampshire Direct Payments - Use this site to access Hampshire County Council's Direct Payments Forms, Advice Sheets and Leaflets: www3.hants.gov.uk/direct-payments.htm

SCIL - Southampton Centre for Independent Living: www.southamptoncil.co.uk/ 

Hampshire Advocacy: www.hampshireadvocacy.org.uk/ 

Leicester 

Leicester Disability Information website: www.ldicn.org.uk/

Leicestershire Care On Line: www.leicscareonline.org.uk/

Leicester Centre for Integrated Living: http://www.lcil.org.uk/

Leicester City Council Direct Payments: http://www.leicester.gov.uk/your-council--services/social-care-health
/older-people/money-and-benefits/direct-payments