The Sex and Disability Helpline is answered 11am-7pm weekdays on 0707 499 3527
If you call out of hours, the line is busy or nobody answers, you will get the answer phone. Please leave your message and someone will get back asap. Just make sure you say your phone number slowly and clearly. Be assured that this line is completely confidential and we don't ask your name or where you are calling from.
Many disabled people take years to pluck up the courage to make a call to us - but it's really not at all frightening once you get through, and we always enjoy the chats we have with people, however difficult the problem. It's important to make the call when you are ready, so that you can begin to enjoy your life again. The person who answers the phone talks about sex all day, so anything you say will be accepted and taken seriously. Don't worry that you might be calling up not really knowing where to start. If it helps, write down what you want to ask on a piece of paper, so you are prepared.
Health care professionals often call about clients and how to advise them. This is fine and we can discuss ways forward. Sometimes all that's wanted is:-