Comprehensive UK-wide resources for dating, friendships, and relationships for the SEND community. Everyone deserves love and connection.
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Self-help network run by and for disabled people who feel isolated or excluded from everyday social and sexual activities. Offers peer support and dating connections.
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Peer support, dating introductions, social events, online community
Scottish-based friendship and dating service for people with learning disabilities. Runs social events, trips, and provides one-to-one support for dating.
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Social events, friendship groups, dating support, day trips
Charity supporting disabled people with dating, relationships, and sex education. Runs 'Undressing Disability' campaign and provides training.
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Dating coaching, relationship education, workshops, training
Online dating platform specifically for disabled people in the UK. Free to join with accessible features designed for various disabilities.
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Online dating, messaging, profile matching, accessible platform
Matches people with learning disabilities with volunteer buddies to attend gigs, concerts, and social events together. Multiple locations across UK.
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Buddy matching, gig attendance, social events, friendship building
Campaign supporting people with learning disabilities to enjoy an active social life. Runs Gig Buddies and advocates for nightlife inclusion.
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Social events, nightlife access, buddy scheme, advocacy
Friendship and buddying service connecting people with learning disabilities and autism to volunteers for social activities.
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Buddy matching, social activities, community access, friendship support
Local friendship groups across the UK for people with learning disabilities. Regular social activities and opportunities to make friends.
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Friendship groups, social events, day trips, activities
Faith-based communities where people with and without learning disabilities live and work together. Strong focus on relationships and belonging.
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Community living, friendships, social activities, spiritual support
Local social groups and activities for disabled people across England and Wales. Opportunities to meet new people and build friendships.
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Social groups, activities, peer support, community events
Supports people with learning disabilities to develop friendships and relationships through community activities and social events.
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Social support, friendship facilitation, community activities
Social groups and activities for autistic people in East Anglia. Regular meetups, interest-based groups, and dating support.
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Social groups, dating events, hobby clubs, peer support
Local social groups across the UK for autistic adults. Safe spaces to meet others, socialise, and build friendships.
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Social groups, events, online community, peer support
Sexual health charity providing relationship and sex education adapted for people with learning disabilities. Free, confidential support.
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Sex education, relationship advice, contraception, STI testing
Provides accessible information about sex, relationships, and sexual health for people with learning disabilities.
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Easy-read resources, education, contraception advice, health information
Confidential helpline for disabled people with questions about sex, relationships, and intimacy. Peer support from disabled counsellors.
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Helpline, counselling, information, peer support
UK's largest provider of relationship support. Offers counselling for couples, families, and individuals including those with disabilities.
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Couples counselling, family therapy, sex therapy, mediation
Resources and support for autistic adults navigating dating and relationships. Includes guides on social skills and communication.
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Resources, guides, workshops, online support
Specialist service for people with learning disabilities who have experienced trauma, including relationship difficulties and abuse.
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Psychotherapy, counselling, support groups, training
Safeguarding adults and children with learning disabilities. Resources on healthy relationships and recognising abuse.
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Safeguarding training, resources, helpline, policy support
Supports people with learning disabilities to have fulfilling relationships, providing guidance on dating, friendships, and intimacy.
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Relationship support, dating guidance, social skills, advocacy
Disability-inclusive leisure and social activities across London. Regular social events and opportunities to meet new people.
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Sports, social events, day trips, activity groups
Supports adults with learning disabilities across England and Wales to develop and maintain loving relationships.
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Relationship support, dating assistance, advocacy, family support
Regular social activities and friendship groups for people with learning disabilities in the South West and Bristol area.
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Social groups, events, activities, community access
Supports people with learning disabilities to build meaningful relationships through person-centred approaches.
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Relationship support, social activities, life skills, community inclusion
Charity supporting people with learning disabilities to explore relationships, dating, and intimacy in a safe environment.
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Relationship education, dating support, family guidance
Supports adults with learning disabilities and autism to build friendships and explore romantic relationships.
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Social activities, relationship support, community access
Person-centred support for people with learning disabilities including help with dating and building relationships.
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Social support, dating assistance, friendship building, activities
Regular social events and activities for people with learning disabilities in London. Includes singles nights and dating events.
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Social events, dating nights, activities, friendship groups
Supports deafblind people and those with complex disabilities to build meaningful relationships and connections.
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Relationship support, social activities, communication support
Social activities and relationship support for disabled people across the UK through their network of services.
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Social events, community activities, peer support
Dating site for people with Asperger's and autism spectrum conditions. Designed with autistic preferences in mind.
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Online dating, detailed profiles, compatibility matching
LGBTQ+ charity with specific resources for disabled LGBTQ+ people including relationship guidance.
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Resources, support, advocacy, community links
Trans-led charity supporting trans and gender diverse people, including those with disabilities. Social groups and support.
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Support groups, social events, resources, advocacy
Support for disabled parents and parents of disabled children navigating relationships and family life.
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Family support, advice, resources, helpline
Support for families including those with disabled members. Relationship advice and family support helpline.
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Helpline, counselling, parenting support, relationship advice
Mental health charity with resources on relationships, loneliness, and building connections for people with mental health conditions.
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Resources, support groups, helpline, local services
Support for people with mental illness including help with relationships, dating, and social connections.
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Support groups, resources, advice line, peer support
Supports people with mental health issues to lead fulfilling lives including building relationships and social connections.
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Support services, peer support, advocacy
24/7 emotional support for anyone struggling, including with loneliness, relationship difficulties, or isolation.
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Helpline, email support, face-to-face support
Social activities and friendship groups for young people with special needs in Greater Manchester area.
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Social events, volunteering, friendship matching
Social groups and activities for autistic people in the West Midlands. Regular meetups and dating events.
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Social groups, dating events, peer support
Social opportunities and relationship support for autistic people across Scotland.
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Social groups, relationship support, community activities
Social activities and support groups for autistic adults in Northern Ireland, including dating support.
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Social groups, dating events, peer support
Supports people with learning disabilities in Wales to have loving relationships and friendships.
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Advocacy, resources, training, support services
Supports disabled people in Northern Ireland including social activities and relationship support.
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Social events, advocacy, support services
Information and resources about relationships, dating, and intimacy for disabled people.
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Information, factsheets, helpline, advocacy
Health and social care organisation supporting people with learning disabilities including social activities and relationship support.
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Support services, social activities, community inclusion
Community living networks for people with learning disabilities. Supports friendships and relationships within community settings.
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Community living, peer support, social activities
Advocates for the rights of people with learning disabilities including the right to relationships and family life.
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Advocacy, rights information, campaign support
Self-advocacy organisation run by and for people with learning disabilities. Campaigns for rights including relationships.
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Self-advocacy, peer support, training, campaigns
Arts and social organisation for people with learning disabilities in London. Regular social events and creative activities.
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Arts events, social gatherings, creative workshops, performances
Social groups and activities for autistic people in Hampshire. Dating support and friendship groups.
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Social groups, activities, support services
Social groups and relationship support for autistic adults in Leeds and West Yorkshire.
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Social groups, dating support, activities
Social opportunities and support for autistic people in Bristol and surrounding areas.
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Social groups, peer support, activities
Local social groups for people with epilepsy across the UK. Opportunities to meet others and build friendships.
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Support groups, social events, peer support
Local groups and social activities for people with multiple sclerosis and their partners/families.
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Support groups, social events, peer support
Social groups and activities for people with Parkinson's disease. Opportunities for friendship and connection.
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Support groups, social events, activities
Social activities and friendship groups for people with brain injuries across the UK.
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Support groups, social events, activities