Links to other useful information

www.multisportsclub.org.uk A sports club for young people aged 11 - 25 with learning and/or physical disabilities.

www.qe2activitycentre.co.uk  Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Activities Centre  provides activity opportunities for people with special needs.

www.mencap.org.uk National Mencap Society

http://www.1community.org.uk/pages/carers-centre.aspx Eastleigh Carers Centre.  The centre offers information and support to anyone who is looking after a relative, friend or neighbour in an unpaid capacity. This may be because of physical disability, mental health problems, learning disability or long-term illness.

www.in-control.org.uk/what/index.php Gives news/info about “In Control” which is the name for self directed support funding for the social care needs of people with disabilities.

www.housingoptions.org.uk A housing advisory service for people with Learning Disabilities and their carers. There is a comprehensive list of very useful free information sheets to read/ download on topics related to housing and related financial matters.

www.carerstogether.org.uk A carers website specific to Hampshire giving information and area specific links.

www.adviceguide.org.uk The Citizens Advice Bureau on-line guide.

http://www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk/sitepages/bwchome.aspx  Hampshire Trading Standards excellent site for searching for details of approved tradesmen in the local area – it also identifies those willing to accept jobs under £75.

If you know of any useful sources of information, please pass it on to us and we will include details here.  If you have problems with any of the links above please let us know.  Please note Eastleigh Borough and Romsey Mencap Society has no control over the sites listed above.