Religious Links
www.catholic.org
A centre for the exchange of information for Catholics and all people of God, to help them deepen their understanding of our Catholic faith.
www.catholic.org.uk
Chat rooms and links for those wishing to explore the Catholic faith.
www.totalcatholic.com
Based in Manchester, England, produce a number of Catholic and Christian titles, including the UK and Ireland's best selling Catholic newspapers and magazines.
Care & Advice Links
www.bcodp.org.uk
British Council for Disabled People - set up by disabled people in 1981 to promote full equality and participation within society.
www.brainandspine.org.uk
Information on brain and spine disorders - useful 'buy online' books section.
www.cafamily.org.uk
Contact a Family is a UK charity providing support and advice to parents whatever the medical condition of their child
www.carersonline.org.uk
Information for carers including uptodate news, forums, training and professional practice and carers support.
www.csci.org.uk
Commission for Social Care Inspection registers, inspects and reports on social care services in England.
www.dementia.com
Provides information for caregivers and healthcare professionals.
www.dhg.org.uk
Down's Heart Group - Related to Cardiac conditions associated with Down's Syndrome
www.dialuk.info
DIAL UK, a national organisation for a network of 160 local disability information and advice services run by and for disabled people. Last year DIALs helped over a quarter of a million disabled people.
www.direct.gov.uk/CaringforSomeone/fs/en
Information for carers
www.direct.gov.uk/disabledpeople/fs/en
Information for disabled people including employment. housing options, health and support.
www.disabledgo.info
Provides free detailed access information for disabled people across the UK.
www.disabledworkers.org.uk
"Helping disabled people to help themselves".
www.downs-syndrome.org.uk
Official Downs Syndrome Association website. Organisation focusing on all aspects of living successfully with Downís Syndrome.
www.dsmig.org.uk
This site provides essential information for healthcare professionals on best practice medical care for people with Down's Syndrome in the UK and Ireland. Produced by the UK Down's Syndrome Medical Interest Group (DSMIG).
www.dvla.gov.uk/medical.aspx
Information on medical standards related to the driving of road vehicles.
www.headway.org.uk
Promoting understanding of all aspects of brain injury; and to provide information, support and services to people with a brain injury, their family and carers.
www.n-e-ability.co.uk
Source of information on disability related issues.
www.nice.org.uk
The National Institute for Clinical Excellence works on behalf of the National Health Service and the people who use it.
www.sane.org.uk
Mental health charity SANE: mental illness and related topics.
www.thedisabilityexpert.com
This site provides free information about applying for Social Security disability benefits. Take some of the mystery out of the process by which the Social Security administration decides if a person qualifies for Social Security disability benefits.
