When taking control of your life, it is crucial to use all the information available to you. At Turning Point we know how important it is to work together with other organisations.

The links below will tell you everything you need to know on specialised areas such as advocacy, dementia, autism - and how to get help if and when you need it.

Need to know more about Learning Disability? 

Mencap - www.mencap.org.uk
National Autistic Society - www.autism.org.uk
Makaton - www.makaton.org
CQC - www.cqc.org.uk

Learning Disability Coalition

The Coalition represents 10 learning disability organisations. They have come together to form one group with one voice.
www.learningdisabilitycoalition.org.uk

Learning Disabilities UK

Portal for a wide range of information on learning disabilities, including a list of upcoming events.
www.learningdisabilities.org.uk

The British Institute of Learning Disabilities

The British Institute of Learning Disabilities is working to improve the lives of people in the UK with a learning disability.
www.bild.org.uk

The Samaritans:

The Samaritans provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair, including those which could lead to suicide.
www.samaritans.org