Helpline
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:-
- a local counsellor or therapist specialising in disability and
we do list these on the website - so take a look
- confirmation that it's OK to give our number to your client.
Yes it is!
- more information about the Outsiders Club - look at this website
or call the club on 020 7354 8291
