Meeting new friends and dating

[Sarah_Mencap]

Someone has just been in touch, by direct message, to ask about meeting friends and dating. I thought you might find this interesting

A dating agency can be helpful in offering support to someone to meet other people and match them with potential date. Some agencies also offer support for people to make new friends.

If you have concerns speak with the agencies first and find out exactly what they can offer. Reputable dating agencies should provide chaperones for the dates organized by the agency.

There are dating agencies for people with a learning disability, however, many are only based in certain regions.

> Love4Life - fitzroy.org/Love4Life/?dm_i... -is based in some areas of England but not all, and they do not run in Wales or Northern Ireland. The Fitzroy Helpline: 0808 168 4662.

> Luv 2 meet u - hft.org.uk/our-services/emp... - runs across a number of locations across the north of England

> Happily - happilydating.co.uk/ - is London based

> Mates n Dates - guideposts.org.uk/mates-n-d... - a Friendship and Dating Network based around Oxfordshire

> Disabled dating - disableddating4u.co.uk/

Please feel free to share any other experiences you have about friendships and dating.

thanks, Sarah

[crazysquirrel Moderator]

Thank you. I think that is something that people are nervous of asking about.