CARERS DIRECTORY
Learning Disabilities
If you are not able to find the information you need in this directory,
the following may be useful starting points:
* Learning Disabilities Division
621–623 Alston House
White Cross
LANCASTER
( (01524)
846332
* The Knoll Resource Centre
Westbourne Road
LANCASTER LA1 5EF
( (01524) 586195
Local
Groups
Learning Disability Parent Carer Network
This service is for carers of young people (16+) and adults with learning disabilities which meets bi-monthly at the Jubilee Club, Slyne Road, Torrisholme 10-12.
The contact number is Amanda Topps at The Knoll 01524 586195 for details of meetings or to receive information to support carers.
This group provides information and networks for carers of people with a learning disability.
* MENCAP
Landsmore Court
Charles Street
Morecambe
( (01524) 415022
* Monday Club
25 Deanpoint, Westgate
MORECAMBE LA3 3DG
(
(01524) 421098
This is a social and recreational club for people with learning
disabilities and carers.
*
Faith and Light
132 Fairfield Road
MORECAMBE LA3 1LP
(
(01524) 853535
An International
Christian Association working with people with learning disabilities, their
parents, families and friends
British Institute of Learning Disabilities
*
BILD
Compston House
Green
St
Kidderminster
Worcestershire
DY10 1JL
(
(01562) 723010
*
The Foundation for people with learning disabilities
UK Office
Sea Containers House
20 Upper Ground
London SE1 9QB
(
(020) 7802 111
*
Acting Up
Unit 304
203- 213 Mare Street
London E8 3QE
(
(0208) 533 3344
Acting up is a charity dedicated to helping people with communication
difficulties.