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Links to useful resources

On this section we have provided links to some of the most comprehensive and informative websites available - please bookmark this page now, to make it easier to return to this page.

Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

The DHSSPS is the Northern Ireland Executive department charged with improving the health and social well-being of the people of Northern Ireland.

Health and Social Care Board

All our Northern Ireland services are within the HSC Board area of responsibility.

The Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority

The RQIA is the independent health and social care body responsible for the registration and inspection of our services in Northern Ireland.

ARC

ARC is an umbrella organisation which brings together those who provide for people with a learning disability. Our objectives are to maintain and develop quality of care for people with a learning disability. We aim to achieve this by supporting and promoting the key concerns of our members.

BILD

The Information & Resources Service at BILD is available to anyone who has an interest in learning disabilities. If you work with people with learning disabilities or are studying to work in the field; if you are involved in research or just want to find out more, there may be something here to interest you.

Dept Health Learning Disability Resource

The Department of Health Learning Disability Resource. Our aim is to improve the health and well-being of people in England. Here you will find the latest on the Departments work, as well as health and social care guidance, publications and policy.

The National Development Team

TheNDT is an independent not for profit development agency that wants new opportunities and inclusion in ordinary life for all people with learning disabilities.

Mencap

Mencap works with children and adults with a learning disability and their families and carers to improve their lives and opportunities.

Paradigm

Paradigm - here you will find loads of great articles, UK Government policy papers and some of the best learning disability links in the world.

The Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities

The Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities aims to improve the quality of life for people with learning disabilities. We do this by conducting research and sharing the findings with other people.