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Health and Social Care LinksDurham County Council cannot be held responsible for the information contained on other websites. If you would like us to consider adding a link to your website, please fill in our form. Ability Net Action for Blind People Action for Blind People enables blind and partially sighted people to transform their lives through work, housing, leisure and support. Offer a wide range of services to visually impaired people, their families, advocates, professionals and the general public. Contains benefit guides for blind people. Adoption and Fostering Network Adoption and fostering website packed with information, advice and help. After Adoption After Adoption is a charity that began in 1990.�Provides independent adoption support services in the UK.� All our services are delivered by experienced adoption workers and volunteers, many of whom have personal experience of adoption. Offer two free and confidential helplines: ACTIONline and TALKadoption (for young people under the age of 26).� Both provide independent information and support to anyone affected by adoption.� Age Concern Durham Age Concern Durham County is the principal voluntary organisation working for older people, their families and carers throughout County Durham. Site provides help and advice. Association of Directors of Social Services The Association of Directors of Social Services represents all the directors of social services in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Astor-Bannerman (Medical) Ltd Manufacturers of lifting and bathing equipment and height-adjustable furniture for people with special needs. BAAF Adoption and Fostering BAAF Adoption and Fostering is a charity promoting the highest standards of child-centred policies and services for children separated from their families of origin. Barrington Stoke Barrington Stoke is an award-winning publisher that specialises exclusively in books for reluctant, dyslexic, disenchanted and under-confident readers. BBC Health Provides first aid information and a course finder database. Bettercaring Bettercaring is dedicated to helping care professionals and consumers find care homes in the UK. Established to serve the specific needs of the care sector, offers a searchable database of all registered care homes in the UK with more than four beds. The database contains more than 20,000 care homes. Big Print UK's weekly large print newspaper offered by RNIB Bison Stairlifts and Bathlifts British Tinnitus Association Official website of British Tinnitus Association. Care and Health News and features, jobs, case law and policy watch on all aspects of social care, social work and health. Care Managers Council The national representative body for the managers of nursing, care and residential homes in the UK. Carers Online Campaigns and training details as well as some benefit information for carers and their families. Caring about Carers Information for carers from the government. Includes a discussion forum, information zone, archives and feedback. Cerebal Palsy Ask the Doctor The latest news, resources, and links. Check the Map A website designed to make it easy for everyone to find out what services there are for people with Learning Disabilities/Difficulties in their local area, or any area, just by clicking the map or typing in a postcode. Child Support Agency Information about child maintenance. Childcare Community Offers a wealth of free services, including expert direct forum where providers questions are answered by the site's own professional legal and business experts. Childcare forum for providers and those new to childcare to network online with one another across the region. Staff bank to help providers find qualified cover at short notice. Staff vacancies listing across the region in childcare. Topical legal and business issues covered which affect childcare. Directory of Funding for childcare providers. Childcare news stories. Directory of childcare suppliers and services. Directory of contacts. Expertise on issues including childcare, health and safety. Articles, factsheets and downloadable documents from professionals on all aspects of setting up and developing childcare businesses. Training information. Events listings. Opportunities for providers to feedback ideas. Childcare Plus Childcare Plus is a specialist daycare development consultancy. Based in east London we work with clients from public, private and voluntary sectors to develop bespoke solutions for the creation and expansion of childcare facilities. Children with a Disability This site is designed for children and young people living in Sunderland who are disabled, have special educational needs, or a long term health condition, and their families. It will also be a useful resource for the professionals working with them. Choice and Voice A website set up by a group of people with learning disabilities for other people with learning disabilities. Commission for Social Care Inspection The Commission for Social Care Inspection (CSCI) is the new independent inspectorate for all social care services in England. The website provides information about how they work, how each care service and council is doing, and publications. Commission for Social Care Inspection - Star Ratings Information from CSCI about Durham County Council's star rating and performance review. Community Care The Community Care website provides news, views and features on many social care issues. Also information on best practice, policy and the law, and surbeys. Contact a Family Contact a Family is a UK charity providing support and advice to parents whatever the medical condition of their child. Site includes information on campaigns, publications, plus an online shop. ContinYou Charity that uses learning to tackle inequality and build social inclusion. |
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