My wish for a fuller social life

[bicycleface]

Hi My name is Daniel and I have Fragile X which is the result of a chromosome abnormality. I have some learning disability and I have trouble with speech but I am quite capable in many things. I have worked full time at Tesco for 31 years and get on well with my work mates. I would like to have a fuller social life and meet new people. I do have several holiday each year with Funtastic Breaks but the other clients I meet on these holidays usually live too far away to continue friendships.

[InclusiveZoom]

Do you like Tai Chi? Here is a Zoom link for Tai Chi on Thursday at 6pm - if you come along you will meet new friends and have fun. We would love to welcome you, Carol

Zoom join link: us06web.zoom.us/j/82258660274

[bicycleface in reply to InclusiveZoom]

Where are you?

[InclusiveZoom in reply to bicycleface]

It's on Zoom Daniel. You have to click the link at the time and then you can join and meet new friends and have fun. You just need a phone/laptop/computer and click on the link, Carol

[anonymous-28]

My son used to go to a club called Gateway run by Mencap when he lived in Essex. Apart from the weekly evening events they also organised other things. He also has Fragile X syndrome. Maybe you could find a group near you.

[Maurice_Mencap Partner]

Hello bicycleface , it might be worth having a look at Mencap's list of network partners, who are groups that work in local areas, to see if there is a group near you who have opportunities for you to socialise.

You can search through the groups by area on our website here: mencap.org.uk/search/groups

You could also try getting in touch with our Learning Disability Helpline - you can email them on [e-mail] or call on 0808 808 1111. They should be able to let you know if there are any services in your area.

Hope that helps. 🙂

[LearningLot]

I would contact adult social services in your local authority and see if they can help you find some social groups. Ask your GP if they have a social prescriber who can help. Also your local library might have a list of groups and clubs near you.