Learning Disability Support Organisations
If you have a learning disability, or you support someone with a learning disability, it is important to get the right help.
Below is a list of organisations that can give support to people with learning disabilities.
You can contact them for information, advice, or help.
You can find more self help tips on the page called ‘What is mental health?’
Learning Disability Wales
Learning Disability Wales is a national charity representing the learning disability sector in Wales. They work with people with a learning disability and their families, Welsh government, local authorities, disabled people’s organisations and the voluntary sector so they can create a better Wales for all people with a learning disability.
Email: enquiries@ldw.org.uk
Call: 029 2068 1160
British Institute of Learning Disabilities (BILD)
British Institute of Learning Disabilities (BILD) is a charity that exists to improve the quality of life of all people with a learning disability.
Call: 01562 723010
Email: enquiries@bild.org.uk
Mencap
Mencap is a UK learning disability charity working with people with learning disabilities and their families and carers.
call: 0808 8000 300
Wales Learning Disability Helpline
Whether you’re a person with a learning disability, a family member or friend, we can give you the information you need to understand the rights of people with a learning disability and support them to access services or challenge decisions. Bilingual helpline is open from 9am to 5pm every weekday and on bank holidays.
Call: 0808 8000 300
Email: helpline.wales@mencap.org.uk
National Autistic Society
The National Autistic Society is a charity which exists to champion the rights and interests of all people with autism and to ensure that they and their families receive quality services appropriate to their needs.
Call: 0207 833 2299
Email: nas@nas.org.uk
Downs Syndrome Association
Down’s syndrome Association is a UK organisation focusing solely on all aspects of living successfully with Down’s Syndrome.
Call: 0845 230 0372
Email: info@downs-syndrome.org.uk
All Wales People First
All Wales People First is the united voice of self-advocacy groups and people with learning disabilities in Wales.
Email: admin@allwalespeople1st.co.uk
Your Voice Advocacy
Your Voice Advocacy is an organisation that provides independent advocacy for people with disabilities across the areas of Neath Port Talbot and Swansea in South Wales.
Call: 07496189771
Email: info@yourvoiceadvocacy.org.uk
Community Lives Consortium
Community Lives Consortium exists to help disabled people living in the communities of Swansea and Neath Port Talbot to experience the things that matter to them.
Call: 01792 646640
Email: info@communitylives.org
The Challenging Behaviour Foundation
CBF is a UK Chairty specifically focused on the needs of children, young people and adults with severe learning disabilities whose behaviour may be described as challenging, and their families.
Call: 0300 666 0126
Email: support@thecbf.org.uk
Disability Wales
Disability Wales is the national assocation of Disabled People’s Organisations striving to achieve rights, equality and independent living of disabled people in Wales. The site contains information on rights, campaigns, resources and information and advice.
Call: 02920 887325
Email: info@disabilitywales.org
Foundation for People with Learning Disabilities
Improving Access to Mental Health Services for People with Learning Disabilities.
Email: fpld@fpld.org.uk
Easy Read version of NICE guidelines
Easy Read version of NICE guidelines, helping people with learning disabilities who have a mental health problem.
Understood
Understood is a nonprofit organisation dedicated to shaping the world for difference. They provide resources and support so people who learn and think differently can thrive – in school, at work and throughout life.
Brainkind
Brainkind is a UK charity helping people thrive after a brain injury. They provide innovative rehabilitation and ongoing support solutions for people with profound physical impairments, acquired brain injury and learning difficulties, as well as children and adults with autism.