Useful Links Directory
Links to useful websites and resources
Dementia UK
The mission of Dementia UK is to improve quality of life for all people affected by dementia. Objectives: Promote and develop Admiral Nursing - a specialist nursing intervention focused on meeting the needs of carers and families of people with dementia Provide high quality training for professionals working with older people, carers and people with dementia Empower carers to have a voice through Uniting Carers our national network of family carers Promote good practice in dementia care Work in partnership with the NHS, social services, other voluntary groups, carers and people with dementia Contribute to national policy on dementia, older people and carers' issues Influence practice and policy development
DEMOS
Demos is a think-tank focused on power and politics. Our unique approach challenges the traditional, 'ivory tower' model of policymaking by giving a voice to people and communities. We work together with the groups and individuals who are the focus of our research, including them in citizens’ juries, deliberative workshops, focus groups and ethnographic research. Through our high quality and socially responsible research, Demos has established itself as the leading independent think tank in British politics. Our work is driven by the goal of a society populated by free, capable, secure and powerful citizens.
Department of Health, Public health, adult social care, and the NHS
The Department of Health works to define policy and guidance for delivering a social care system that provides care equally for all, while enabling people to retain their independence, control and dignity.
Directorate for Employment, Labour & Social Affairs OECD
The OECD Directorate for Employment, Labour and Social Affairs helps economies to formulate policies to boost employment and improve social welfare by reforming labour markets, improving the performance of health systems and designing international migration policies that promote economic growth and development.
Disability Rights UK
Disability Rights UK’s vision is of a society where everyone with lived experience of disability or health conditions can participate equally as full citizens. By joining us and being part of Disability Rights UK you will be helping realise this vision. Membership is open to organisations and individuals
Domestic Abuse
Domestic Abuse is sponsored by the Scottish Executive to help women, children, young people and men across Scotland who are affected by domestic abuse.
Drinkaware
The website provides good information on alcohol and mental health and provides good information for parents about talking to their children about alcohol.
Drinkline Scotland
Tel: 0800 7 314 314
drugtraining4free.co.uk
Free e-learning module on young people and substance use (including alcohol.
Dumfries & Galloway Council
Social Care and Health
Dundee City Council
Social Work
Early Education
Early Education believes every child deserves the best possible start in life and support to fulfil their potential. A child’s experience in the early years has a major impact on their future life chances. A secure, safe and happy childhood is important in its own right, and provides the foundation for children to make the most of their own abilities and talents as they grow up.
East Ayrshire Council
We provide a comprehensive range of social work and social care services across Community Care, Children and Families and Criminal Justice.
East Dunbartonshire Council
Social Care and Health
East Renfrewshire Council Adult Social Care
At any stage in life Adults and Older People can find that they need advice or support. We know that quite often these needs emerge unexpectedly. In this section of the website we aim to offer information on some of the most common problems which are likely to emerge. These pages offer a wide range of information and advice about Health and Care. It also provides contact details and links to local services.
East Renfrewshire Council Childrens Services
We know that children, young people and their families may need advice, guidance or support for a number of reasons and that there will be times when support is needed in a crisis. In this section of the website we aim to provide information on the main problems affecting children, young people and their families and how support and advice can be provided. These pages offer information and advice about care and health services, providing contact details and links to local services.
Eating Disorders
On this website young people talk about their experiences of living with, and recovering from, an eating disorder. Their experiences include different degrees of disordered eating, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, EDNOS (Eating Disorders Not Otherwise Specified), binge eating and ED-DMT1 (‘diabulimia’)
ECPAT UK
ECPAT UK is active in research, campaigning and lobbying government to prevent child exploitation and protect children in tourism and child victims of trafficking.
