39 Essex Chambers are leading legal chambers, based in London (at 81 Chancery Street). They specialise in Mental Capacity Law, as well as a wide range of civil, commercial and public law. Leading barrister Alex Ruck Keene publishes bulletins and newsletters on mental capacity, deprivation of liberty and issues relating to disability
Advice Now is an independent not-for-profit website: provides accurate helpful information on rights and legal issues for the general public
The All Party Parliamentary Group on Learning Disability (APPGLD) is a group of MPs and peers from all political parties who are interested in issues that affect people with a learning disability and their families.
Court of Protection (HM Courts and Tribunals Service): Ministry of Justice website; entry point for Court of Protection; Court of Protection (COP) forms locatable via the 'Find a Court Form' facility
Demos is a leading cross-party think-tank publishing original research and supporting innovative thought with the aim of promoting policy debate. In 2013-14 Demos is hosting a new Commission into the future of residential care...
Disability Rights UK was formed in 2012 through a unification of Disability Alliance, Radar and National Centre for Independent Living. Disability Rights UK works to create a society 'where everyone with experience of disability or health conditions can participate equally as full citizens'. Publishes an excellent range of resources, including its annual Disability Rights Handbook.
The Disability Law Service (DLS): began in 1975 as a volunteer organisation, and is now a professional organisation, still run by disabled people; 'hopes to demystify the legal system by giving concise and timely legal advice and information'
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) - 'Financial help if you're disabled': entry point for up-to-date official information on carers and disability benefits
Local Government Lawyer Website for Local Government Lawyers; useful mainly for its searchable archive of news stories relating to legislation and legal judgments e.g. on issues relating to health and social care provision
Entry point within the Ministry of Justice's website to pages devoted to the Mental Capacity Act 2005; contains links to the Code of Practice and to Guidance Booklets including 'OPG602 - A guide for family friends and other unpaid carers'