National Information Resources

You can search for information in national information resources listed below in alphabetical order according to the organisation. Remember to check our factsheets for information on specific topics, which include many of these sites/publications.

Age UK – Visit Here

Information and advice, guides and factsheets for older people

Carers UK – Visit Here

Support and information for carers including a free Carers Rights Guide free factsheets and Help and Advice on various topics.

Contact a Family – Visit Here

Support for families of disabled children whatever their condition or disability including a Resource Library, Medical Information and Know Your Rights

Cost of Living

See our Cost of Living page

Disabled Living Foundation – Visit Here

Impartial advice and information on daily living aids Living Made Easy .The site also includes a self help resource Ask Sara and factsheets on choosing products.

Disability Rights UK – Visit Here

Disability Rights UK provides a range of free factsheets and publications written by and for people with lived experience of disability or health conditions.

Equality and Human Rights Commission – Visit Here

The Commission has a statutory role to promote and monitor human rights and to protect, enforce and promote equality. One of their key roles is to provide advice and guidance on rights, responsibilities and good practice, based on equality law and human rights.

Healthwatch – Visit Here

Information sheets on social care and health issues.

GOV.UK – Visit Here

The official government website providing access to public service information The site includes Pages for Disabled People covering disability rights, benefits and financial help, carers, work, equipment and transport.

Money Advice Service – Visit Here

Money Saving Tips and Discounts for disabled people

National Charities

There are too many organisations to list here but a lot of information can be found on national charity websites relating to your impairment. For example:-

Arthritis Care – Visit Here

Publications and resources for people with arthritis

MENCAP – Visit Here

Support people with learning disabilities
including a Resources Centre and Know Your Rights factsheets

MIND – Visit Here

Information and support for people living with a mental health problem

Scope – Visit Here

Information for disabled people and people with cerebral palsy

Skills for Care – Visit Here

Skills for Care has developed a number of resources to help individual employers (individuals receiving direct payments or a personal budget so that they can employ people to provide care and support in their own homes) at Employing Your Own Care and Support Staff.

For further information click on the link to take you to Individual Employers and Personal Assistants information on our site at Disability Sheffield. Visit Here