Friendships and Relationships

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Supported Loving

A series of guides to help support people with issues surrounding sexuality and relationships, including:

A list of dating and friendship agencies in the UK  


Resource

Good Lives Chapter 4 To Love and Be Loved
Learning Disability England

The Good Lives Framework lays out what people tell us they need to live well.
(Plain English, Easy Read and video versions)


Resource

Making Connections, Building Community Board game

 

 

LA board game designed by Exclusively Inclusive to combat loneliness. Hosted by Learning Disability England.

 

GameGame

TEC-LD Research Project, Sheffield University

Digital technology and social care for adults with learning disabilities

Enhancing Transparency, Explainability and Consent in Technology for adults with learning disabilities (TEC-LD)

 


Research

11 ways to use technology to reduce social isolation
AbilityNet

AbilityNet believes that technology has a vital role to play in terms of tackling loneliness and isolation. Their network of over 300 volunteers provides at-home support to older and disabled people with technology.


Resource

Stephen Haywood Award for Supporting Friendships and Relationships

Spring Into Action

 

Annual Award developed by the Lancashire friends and relationships group who wanted to celebrate Stephen’s achievements. Stephen is remembered as kind, fun and a good friend who helped people feel included.

 

The award celebrates people who

·      Support friendships and relationships

·      Help others feel welcome and included

·      Go above and beyond to help others

·      Inspire others in their community

 

Award