Making new friends
When you move it can feel hard to make new friends.
There are a lot of different ways you can make new friends.
If you are living with other people you may want to make friends with them and get to know them a bit better.
You may also join new groups or go to new places where you might want to make some new friends.
People First is an organisation that has groups around the country for people with learning disabilities. They work to make the lives of its members better.
Use the link below to find a local People First group to you.
There are a lot of other groups where people with learning disabilities can join to have their voice heard.
It can be a good way to get to know people too.
The link below will show you a list of a lot of self-advocacy groups that you may be interested in joining or getting more information.
Relationships, sex and sexuality
When meeting new people you may also be thinking about exploring romantic relationships with someone.
This can feel quite difficult and confusing.
Choice Support have some useful information about relationships and this information can be helpful for the people who support you too.
Understanding and exploring your sexuality can sometimes seem confusing.
There is a lot of information about this on the internet.
Click below to download an easy read guide to understanding sexuality within the LGBTQ+ community.
Making sure you keep safe with relationships.
It is really important to keep thinking about staying safe in any sort of relationship. If you feel comfortable it can be helpful to talk to someone you trust about this. They may be able to offer you some helpful advice.
Choice Support website has a toolkit on relationships. This includes information about all types of relationships, keeping safe and meeting people.
There is also information for people who support you.
Books Beyond Words – Supporting someone with keeping safe.
Books Beyond Words was set up to help people who find pictures easier to understand than words.
They have developed a range of books to be used in different settings that cover a lot of different topics.
You can purchase individual books through their website. They also offer some stories you can download for free as well as some other resources.
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