http://www.advanceuk.org  - 'Care About Racism' was created by service users and staff from Advance Support sevices in Oxford; they also provided the narration, and acted in scences throughout the 10 minute film. The DVD won Best Drama Award at the festival, which is dedicated to films made by and about people with learning disabilities.

http://www.bba.org.uk/bba/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=145&a=15297 - The British Bankers Association - The BBA, is the voice of the banking industry for all banks who operate within the uk.

They provide a useful guide on banking for people who lack the capacity to make decisions. The document will help if a person is managing the financial and property affairs of someone who may lack the capacity to look after some or all aspects of their own financial affairs. It gives guidance on how a bank account can be opened and money managed on their behalf. It applies to England and Wales.

The Fraud Manager's Reference Guide is a fundemental guide to fighting fraud in financial services and is of 'direct relevance to practitioners, this reference book is essential reading for all those concerned with the prevention and detection of financial crime and the protection of assets.'

Disability Law - Information leaflet for personal customers about their rights.

They also provide information on email fraud alerts.

http://www.communitycare.co.uk/Articles/2008/11/14/109940/caring-for-older-prisoners.html - 'Older People's plight in Prison' The work of the Department of Health Funded Older Prisoners Project on the Isle of Wight is looking at the health and social care needs of older prisoners.

http://www.cps.gov.uk/publications/prosecution/disability.html - This is a link to the CPS's policy statement which explains the way that the Crown Prosecution Service deals with cases of disability hate crime. It is also available in easy read.

http://www.cps.gov.uk/victims_witnesses/ - If you are a victim of crime you can expect: The crime you have reported to be investigated and to recieve information about what happens; The chance to explain how the crime has affected you, and your interests to be taken into account; To be treated with respect and sensitivity; to be offered emotional and practical support, if you have to go to court as a witness. This section of the CPS website has some useful resources for victims and witnesses of crime.

http://www.crimereduction.homeoffice.gov.uk - This site is dedicated to providing information and resources for people working to reduce crime in their local area.

http://www.dcsf.gov.uk/everychildmatters/resources-and-practice/IG00340

http://www.dhcarenetworks.org.uk - Find out more about becoming a dignity champion, contact other like-minded individuals in your area, and share good practice.

http://www.dhcarenetworks.org.uk/dignityincare/Topics/Browse/ToolkitForAction/StaffProvidersCommissioners/Whistleblowing/?parent=3654&child=3592 - The whistleblowing section of the Dignity in Care Practice Guide explores key research and policy findings related to whistleblowing. It provides practice points for organisations and do's and don't's for people considering whistleblowing as well as links to useful sources of information and advice.

http://www.dhcarenetworks.org.uk/dignityincare/Topics/Type/Resource/index.cfm?cid=3590 - This is a link to take you to the Dignity in Care Practice Guide, dignity in care resources, including 'With Respect', dignity specific training material. 

http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_074773 - A Guide to Best Practice in Supported Decision Making

http://pierprofessional.metapress.com/content/121398

http://www.equalityhumanrights.com - The Commission is currently campaigning on the safety and security of disabled people, has produced a recent report, an action plan and funding to support advocacy groups to help people with disabilities access the criminal justice system.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/humanrightsandwrongs - Know your rights, policy, practice and public perceptions.

http://www.herts.police.uk/report/pip.htm - The PIP Pack - People In Partnership. The PIP Pack has been designed to help people with learning difficulties know what to do if they become a victim of verbal abuse, bullying or harrassment.

http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/crime-victims/ - This is the link to the government department responsible for reducing and preventing crime. In this section you'll get a picture of crime in the UK, information on how it's being tackled and how you can help prevent crime. They also provide information on the help and support for victims of crime.

http://www.inclusionnorth.org - Inclusion North supports the Learning Disability Partnership Boards in Yorkshire, Humber & North East, to promote inclusion for people with learning disabilities.

http://www.lancaster.ac.uk/fass/groups/hate-crime/index.php - The Hate Crime Research Group is an alliance of academics, activists, policy makers at various levels of governance, practitioners, researchers and students.  Please note that this site is still in development.

http://www.justice.gov.uk/publications/coroners-justice-bill.htm - The Coroners and Justice Bill aims to deliver more effective, transparent and responsive justice and coroner services to victims, witnesses, bereaved families and the wider public.

http://www.justice.gov.uk/publications/research.htm

http://www.mind.org.uk/index.htm - The Mind Website.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/8391584.stm - Adult Social Care

http://www.pals.nhs.uk/ - This is the Patient Advice and Liaison Service website.

http://www.pcaw.co.uk - Public Concern at Work is a whistleblowing charity. 

http://www.publicguardian.gov.uk - The OPG website

http://www.scie.org.uk/adults/personalisation.asp - SCIE is developing a series of 'At a glance' briefings for different professional groups on personalisation. This includes commissioners, personal assistants, carers, home care managers and care home managers.

http://www.scie.org.uk/publications/guides/guide15/whistleblowing/index.asp - Information on whistleblowing from the Social Care Institute for Excellence website.

http://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/qualifications_and_training/qualificationsandcreditframeworkQCF/qualificationsandcreditframeworkQCF.aspx

http://www.stophateuk.org/index.html - Stop Hate UK is an organisation which provides a 24 hour helpline for people to report hate crime and get support.

http://www.suzylamplugh.org - The Suzi Lamplugh Trust's mission is to raise awareness of the importance of personal safety and to provide solutions that effect change in order to help people to avoid violence and aggression and live safer, more confident lives.

http://www.victimsupport.org/vs_england_wales/index.php - Victim support is the national charity which helps people affected by crime in England and Wales. They give free and confidential support to help you deal with what you've been through as a victim or witness, whether or not you report the crime to the police.

 http://www.kingsfund.org.uk/current_projects/the_point_of_care

http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Consultations/Liveconsultations/DH_119651

http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Healthcare/Patientsafety/index.htm

http://www.kcl.ac.uk/content/1/c6/06/68/67/DecisionAssistanceToolforKeepersofRegisters1.pdf

http://www.bba.org.uk/media/article/Fighting-fraud-keeping-safe

http://www.bsa.org.uk/consumer/factsheets/mentalcapacity

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/CrimeJusticeAndTheLaw/VictimsOfCrime/DG_184573

http://www.arcsafety.net/index.html

 http://www.safeguardingadultsforum.co.uk/docpload/712011453713-~-Enabling%20Risk.pdf

http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2010/11/25/met-police-arrest-195-people-in-anti-hate-crime-raids/

http://www.gmc-uk.org/End_of_life.pdf_32486688.pdf

http://www.hiddenhurt.co.uk/

http://www.islandhealthcare.co.uk/

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