Here are some important links to local and national organisations that are involved in making the lives of people with learning disabilities better.

CUMBRIA  COUNTY COUNCIL

ADULT AND LOCAL SERVICES

• http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/adultsocialcare/adults/learningdis.asp

CHILDREN’S SERVICES

• http://www.cumbria.gov.uk/childrensservices/childrenandfamilies/default.asp  

JOINT STRATEGIC NEEDS ASSESSMENT (JSNA) 2011

The first JSNA for Cumbria was produced in 2009. The JSNA is currently undergoing an update which will be completed in Spring 2012. 

• http://www.cumbriaobservatory.org.uk/JSNA/JSNA/JSNA.asp (external link)

IMPROVING HEALTH AND LIVES

This observatory aims to provide better, easier to understand, information on the health and wellbeing of people with learning disabilities. 

• http://www.improvinghealthandlives.org.uk/ (external link)

THINK LOCAL, ACT PERSONAL

This website replaces ‘Putting People First’ though still has all of the tools and materials available here.

• http://www.thinklocalactpersonal.org.uk/ (external link)

VALUING PEOPLE NOW

This organisation ended in 2011, however the reports produced have been archived and are available here. 

• http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20110601212422/http://www.valuingpeoplenow.dh.gov.uk/ (external link)

OFFICE FOR DISABILITY ISSUES

• http://odi.dwp.gov.uk/ (external link)