Dating and friendships

Outsiders is an organisation for disabled people who want to meet or correspond with other disabled people, who may need advice or help regarding sex, or who may want support to gain their sexual or emotional independence.

There is a confidential Sex and Disability Helpline 11am-7pm weekdays on 0707 499 3527.

Email: sexdis@Outsiders.org.uk

You can also join the outsiders club (membership fee: £25 per year for wage earners, £12 per year for unwaged).The Club holds regular monthly lunches in London, Ipswich and the Midlands.

To find out more, visit http://www.outsiders.org.uk/

Whispers4U Is an online dating & friendships service for disabled people.

It is free to join and caters for gay and straight people.
Website>>

Disability Now provides free online personals for disabled people seeking dates or friendship>>

West Midlands Lesbian Gay and Bisexual Switchboard offers information and advice on where to meet people as well as help and counselling relating to issues around being lesbian, gay or bisexual.
Telephone: 0121 622 6589 (Voice & Textphone) 7pm - 10pm every night of the year. Or email: switchboard@gaymidlands.org
PO Box 3626, Birmingham B5 4LG (UK)

Contraception and Sexual Health Services
26a Snow Hill, Wolverhampton, WV2 4AD
 Phone: 01902 444444
Opening times 8.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Thursday 4.00pm to 6.30.pm, Young persons only sessions.

Wolverhampton Pregnancy Advisory Service
19 -21 Queen Street, Wolverhampton, WV1 3JW
Phone: 01902 421131
Opening times: 9.00am to 5.00pm, weekdays, 10.00am to 1.00pm, Saturday

The pregnancy advisory service offers advice to pregnant women on their options regarding their pregnancy.

Call for advice or to explore the possibility of a home visit.

 

Terence Higgins Trust
The THT offers help with HIV testing, advice and support on HIV, benefits, housing, treatment etc.
Bond House Bond Street, Wolverhampton,WV2 4AS
01902 711 818
www.tht.org.uk

Gender Identity

Gender Matters is a West Midlands organisation that provides information and support to all trans people, their family, friends and to professional organisations who wish to have more of an understanding of Gender Dysphoria or Transgender Issues.
Gender Matters, The Mill House, 5b Bridgnorth Road, Wolverhampton, WV6 8AB
01902 744424
website>>

Family and parenthood

Disabled Parents Network

The Disabled Parents Network (DPN) is a national organisation of and for disabled people who are parents or who hope to become parents, and their families, friends and supporters
They offer leaflets and information on a wide variety of issues such as involvement in your child’s schooling, getting a community care assessment, and setting up a support group.
They also have many online forums where disabled parents or would-be parents can advise each other on topics like welfare benefits, fertility, childcare fees, schools, social services, gay and lesbian parents, deaf parents, equipment etc
They also have a number of free online advice and information leaflets.
Membership is £15 a year, or £50 for 4 years.
Website>>
Telephone: 08702 410 450

Deaf Parents
Deaf Parents UK provides a befriending and help service for deaf parents, they also provide signed group training for deaf parents.
There is signed video and text information on their website.
Website>>

Parent Partnership
The Parent Partnership is an organisation for parents of disabled children. It is concerned with issues around the child’s education and development. It is run from a parent/carer Information Resource Centre called the Gem Centre.
Parent Partnership, Gem Centre, Bentley Bridge, Neachells Lane, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton,  WV11 3PP
01902 556945
ppservice@wolverhampton.gov.uk

Gingerbread
Gingerbread's advice service for lone parents is available from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday.
Freephone 0800 018 4318

Pink Parents
Pink Parents is a national support project for Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgendered (LGBT) families.  They offer a range of support services and social activities for all LGBT families.
Their helpline is available weekdays 9am - midday: 01380 727935.
Website>>

The Haven
The Haven provides services to women and any dependent children who are affected by domestic violence and homelessness and in need of safety, shelter, stability and support. Some of their residences are of wheelchair standard.
01902 713001