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If you are not able to find the information you need in this directory, the following may be useful starting points:

 

Health Services

*        Learning Disabilities Division

            621–623 Alston House

            White Cross

            LANCASTER

(            (01524)  846332

The Adult Community Services

*        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.