Learning disability
DIAL DisAbility Information & Advice Line
Providing an independent, confidential and free information and advice service to people living with a long term health condition or disability, their families, carers and professionals.
DisAbility Cornwall
A user-led and membership organisation for people of all ages living with a long term health condition or disability, their carers and families in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
EasyHealth
EasyHealth provide an online library of accessible health information with simple words, clear pictures and films.
Cornwall Down’s Syndrome Support Group
A charity run by families affected by Down’s syndrome living in Cornwall.
Mencap
Mencap are passionate about changing the world for everyone with a learning disability.
Chaos Radio
Music that makes you feel good. Online radio for Cornwall and beyond.
Choice Support
Choice Support is a charitable Community Benefit Society working across much of England to provide the best possible support to autistic people, people with learning disabilities and/or mental health needs.
Spectrum
Spectrum is a multi-award winning, parent-led UK children’s charity. We provide events, sessions, and support for families of children with Autism, additional needs, learning difficulties, and disabilities.
National Autistic Society
We offer support, advice and guidance and a wide range of information about autism. There are 24 different topics, including diagnosis, behaviour, communication, loneliness, sensory differences, mental health, benefits and money, education, and more.
The Victoria & Stuart Project
The Victoria & Stuart Project toolkit was created together with people with learning disabilities, families, learning disability support staff, and healthcare professionals. It includes resources and approaches to support staff with end of life care planning with people with learning disabilities.
Cornwall SPACE / Action for children
We offer services that support disabled young people to access their local community and have fun that can make a real difference to them.
ABLEize
ABLEize is a directory dedicated to finding disabled groups, clubs and support includes blind clubs, wheelchair users social, support, sports and swimming groups plus stroke and deaf clubs as well as other sites of interest or assistance to the disabled or those with learning disabilities located in Cornwall and Cornish locations.
SENDIASS
We can support parents, carers, children and young people in a number of ways. We provide a range of flexible services which include training, referral to other statutory and voluntary agencies, access to local and national support groups, telephone support and face to face meetings depending on need.
IPSEA
We are the leading charity in the field of SEND law in England, and we provide free and independent legal advice and support to families of children and young people with SEND.
bild
Our vision is a society where everyone can enjoy the same rights and opportunities
SEND Cornwall
Information for parents / carers and young people, to help meet the needs of children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Family Fund
We are the UK’s largest grant-making charity for families raising a disabled or seriously ill child, on a low income. We aim all should have the same choices, quality of life, opportunities and aspirations as wider families.
Cornwall Disability Alliance
We support people of all ages living with a long-term health condition and/or disability and their communities in Cornwall and Isles of Scilly to improve their economic and social wellbeing.
Active 8
A Cornish charity which aims to empower and motivate young people, aged 14-30 years old, who have a physical disability.
Mid Cornwall Lifestyles
We are a small, caring, Cornish charity serving clients across Cornwall
We offer flexible and practical support for individuals with a long term health condition or disability. Your life, your way, with our support.
Kehelland Trust
Our provision of a rural, horticultural setting for the support of young people and adults with learning and/ or physical disabilities. Developing personal and social skills, individual opportunities and active participation in the local community.
CHAOS Group
CHAOS works with vulnerable and disadvantaged members of our local Community. We provide them with opportunities and experiences, to learn, gain new skills and knowledge, in order to empower them to make their own positive actions.
Humans Cornwall & IOS
We support people with care and support needs, whether short or long term. Our work is based on dignity, respect, and choice. We know that every person is different. That’s why we listen carefully and build support around what matters to them.
