National Centre for Independent Living (NCIL)
Advances the philosophy and advocates for the human rights of, and services for, people with disabilities. Includes a directory of local support schemes, employer's kit and a newsletter for personal assistants.
http://www.ncil.org.uk/

DASH
Disability advice and information for the people of St Helens. Includes advice on aids, benefits, discrimination, education and living in the community.
http://www.merseyworld.com/dash/

Disabled Living Foundation
Solutions for independent living. Advises on and provides equipment for disabled people.
http://www.dlf.org.uk/

Independent Living Alternatives
Promotes the right of disabled people to live independently. Information on support services, employing personal assistants, advocacy and rights.
http://www.i-l-a.fsnet.co.uk/ILA%20WEB%20SITE/

Care and Repair England
Charity created to improve the housing and living conditions of older and disabled people. Campaigns, activities, advice on funding adaptions and repairs, rights, facts and figures.
http://www.careandrepair-england.org.uk/

Independent Living Schemes
Provides information and advice for people using support services in York. Contains direct payment details.
http://www.ilsyork.org.uk/

Assisted Living Foundation
Voluntary organisation providing support and assistance to disabled people and their carers. Contains, grants and awards plus work and volunteer opportunities.
http://www.assistedliving.org.uk

National Association of Adult Placement Services
A UK charity representing the interests of vulnerable adults, attempting to house them within a secure family placement. Explains regulations and legislation. Includes discussion forum.
http://www.naaps.org.uk

L'Arche
Manages community homes and workshops where people with learning disabilities and carers can live and work together. Publications, news and events.
http://www.larche.org.uk/

Ability Housing Association
Providing housing and support services for people with disabilities near London. Includes news and services offered.
http://www.ability-housing.co.uk/

Phab England
National charity dedicated to the integration of people with physical disabilities in the community.
http://www.phabengland.org.uk/

Assist UK
Offering free and ethical information and advice about products which can increase disabled or older people's choices about how they live. Regional centres, news and publications.
http://www.assist-uk.org/

Queen Elizabeth's Foundation
Offers a service to give disabled people skills to increase their independence. Offers news, details of the foundation and how to get involved.
http://www.qefd.org.uk/

Brighton and Hove Federation of Disabled People
Charity which works to promote independence and dignity for people with disabilities. News, links and services including an advice centre, complementary therapies and counselling.
http://www.visionwebsites.co.uk/Contents/Text/Index.asp?SiteId=610&SiteExtra=7459277&TopNavId=705&NavSideId=7191

The Independent Living Funds
National resource dedicated to the financial support of disabled people enabling them to choose to live in the community rather than residential care.
http://www.ilf.org.uk/

Community Integrated Care
Non profit service provider, delivers a range of specialist care and support services for adults with learning disabilities and/or mental health concerns.
http://www.c-i-c.co.uk

East Living
A care and support provider for people with special needs. Offers information about their accommodation and support services, schemes and projects in east London and Essex.
http://www.east-living.co.uk/

NoMouse
Offering information and reviews on software products such as screen readers and magnifiers to assist the visually impaired.
http://www.nomouse.co.uk/

Leonard Cheshire Disability
Information, support, assistance and publications for disabled people. News and views, online donation facility and links to other resources.
http://www.lcdisability.org/