1.8M people in UK with learning disabilities 47% ‐ spend most time at home 51% ‐ say they feel lonely 64% ‐ don’t see their friends ‘Company is most important factor in reducing risk of dying’
Gig Buddies
Isolation Support Community safety Confidence/motivatio n No‐one to go with What’s on? Low income
“There’s not a lot of stuff for people with learning disabilities where we live”
“There’s a quite a lot of stuff where we live”
How Gig Buddies works
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What else could gig buddies include?
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Our 'Storm and Thunder Team' advise us.
What can people with learning disabilities get out of gig buddies?
A volunteer Gig Buddy who has similar interests to you.
Going to gigs.
Choosing other activities that you enjoy.
Meeting new people and being part of the Gig Buddies community!
Madeline Denny Project Manager
Paul Richards Director
07827 228 171 madeline@stayuplate.org @madeline_late
07970 808 394 paul@stayuplate.org @heavy_load