Learning Disabilities
Beautiful Octopus
Nightclub run for and by people with learning disabilities, welcoming all fun-lovers. Venues initially in London.
Address: Heart & Soul Music Theatre c/o Albany Theatre, Douglas Way, London, SE8 4AG
Telephone: 020 8694 1632
Website: www.heartnsoul.co.uk
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Provides holidays and respite care for children and adults with learning difficulties at centres in Norfolk.
Address: 20 Hooks Hill Road, Sheringham, Norfolk, NR26 8NL
Telephone: 01263 823 170
Fax: 01263 825 56
Caring and Sharing Trust
Support and advice for people with learning disabilities and their parents, especially in rural areas.
Address: Cottons Farmhouse, Whiston Road, Cogenhoe, Northants., NN7 1NL
Telephone: 01604 891 487
Disabilities Care Register
Publishes Special Care, a guide to finding and funding care for adults with disabilities from Care Choice Ltd.
Telephone: 0800 389 2077
Down's Syndrome Association
Address: 153-155 Mitcham Road, London SW17 9PG
Telephone: 020 8682 4001
Greater London Sports Association
Co-ordinates sport and recreation for people with learning disabilities throughout London.
Address: Ground Floor, Leroy House, 436 Essex Road, London, N1 3XP
MENCAP National Centre
Address: 123 Golden Lane, London, EC1Y 0RT
Telephone: 020 7454 0454
Fax: 020 7608 325
People First
Self-help group of people with learning disabilities, aiming to help people speak for themselves and be independent. Newsletter.
Address: Instrument House, 207-215 Kings Cross Rd, London, WC1X 9DB
Telephone: 020 7713 6400