Helping people with Down’s syndrome to live full and
rewarding lives.
We are the only organisation in this country focusing solely on all aspects of living successfully with Down’s syndrome. Since 1970, we have grown from being a local…
Multiple Sclerosis Research Training and Education Registered charity number 1043280 (MS Research) concentrates on research into the management of MS with specific emphasis on difficult to treat symptoms like tremor and failing mobility and to help find a cure.
MS…
Autism Concern is a charity which provides support and options to people affected by all forms of autism in gaining independence and control of their lives.
Autism Concern (formerly known as Northamptonshire Society for Autism) was formed in 1991 and…
Elders Voice works with over 2,000 older people across Brent each year and has been doing so since 1993. We provide practical, emotional and social opportunities to people ranging in age from 55 years to over 100. The services are…
CareAware is a non profit making public information, advisory and advocacy service specialising in the issues relating to long term care for older people in the UK
Our objectives are to improve public understanding and knowledge about the UK care…
The Sequal Trust, a small national fundraising Charity, founded in 1968, which is committed to bridging the communication gap for disabled people of all ages throughout the UK.
It is our aim to help each of our disabled members to…
Sense is the leading national charity that supports and campaigns for children and adults who are deafblind. We provide expert advice and information as well as specialist services to deafblind people, their families, carers and the professionals who work with…
We believe in making Britain a great place to grow old. Everyday WRVS helps thousands of older people to live the way they want. We provide personal and practical support so older people can stay independent at home and active…
Elderly Accommodation Counsel’s aim is to help older people make informed choices about meeting their housing and care needs. It was founded in 1984, and became registered as a charity in 1985. It is now more commonly known as EAC.…
As the leading mental health charity for England and Wales, Mind is a force for change.
We campaign vigorously to create a society that promotes and protects good mental health for all – a society where people with experience of…
Carers UK is a charity set up to help the millions of people who care for family or friends.
At some point in our lives every one of us will be involved in looking after…
We are the world’s leading charity dedicated to saving lives through research.
We have saved millions of lives by discovering new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer.
We’ve saved millions of lives with our groundbreaking work into preventing, diagnosing…
There are over half a million people in the UK with autism – that’s around 1 in 100. If you include their families, autism touches the lives of over two million people every day.
We want a world where all…
We provide mobility and freedom to blind and partially sighted people. We also campaign for the rights of people with visual impairment, educate the public about eye care and fund eye disease research.
We have been expertly breeding and…
Scope is a charity that supports disabled people and their families.
Our vision: A world where disabled people have the same opportunities to fulfil their life ambitions as non-disabled people
Our purpose: To drive the changes that will make our…
Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is the UK’s leading charity offering information, support and advice to almost two million people with sight loss.Our pioneering work helps anyone with a sight problem – not just with braille and
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Action on Elder Abuse (AEA) is a specialist organisation that operates across the four nations of the United Kingdom. It also provides support within Ireland. Unlike other ‘older people’s organisations’ we focus exclusively on the issue of elder abuse, not…
Working for a world where there are fewer strokes and all those touched by stroke get the help they need
Every year an estimated 150,000 people in the UK have a stroke. Of all people who suffer…
Find out more about Mencap’s work – from our specialist support services to our current projects, learning disability training and resources.
Mencap Direct is the easiest way for you to find the right learning disability support in your…
Alzheimer’s Society is a membership organisation, which works to improve the quality of life of people affected by dementia in England, Wales and N. Ireland.
Many of our 25,000 members have personal
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Macmillan Cancer Support improves the lives of people affected by cancer.
One in three of us will get cancer. We are all affected by cancer. We can all help.
We are Macmillan.
As treatments improve, more and more…