Making Connections From Home
Making Connections From Home
There are now lots of ways to connect with others from home, thanks to the recent explosion of services and social groups on the internet. Even if you don’t feel confident with the internet, there are phone-based groups you can join. Use this page to find ways to make connections – whatever your interests.
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Support & activities for…
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Learning Disabilities
Exercise classes, creative activities and online communities to connect with
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Autism & Aspergers
Try some new games, activities, online communities and support
Chat & make friends
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Befriending services
Services which call or email you for a regular chat
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Discussion forums
Forums for over 65s and for a range of health conditions
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Chat rooms
Meet new people through messaging or voice chat
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Pen Pals
Write to someone on the other side of the world
Get creative
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Drawing & painting
Online courses to join, resources, and creative mentors
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Live music & theatre
Concerts, choirs and plays you can watch or take part in from home
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Learn an instrument
Free lessons, resources, and places to find a tutor
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Crafts & Textiles
Free resources with tutorials and ideas to create using crafts and textiles
Stay active
Free instructional videos and live classes to follow.
Learn something new
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Online courses
Learn anything online for free or join a program with others and get a qualification.
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Foreign languages
Find a tutor online, practice with a native speaker, or make use of free resources.
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Computer Programing
Free resources and online communities to help you learn to code
Expand your horizons
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Reading
Join a virtual book club or watch someone read a story live
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See the world
Virtual tours of famous landmarks & wildlife webcams available year-round
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Gardening
Improve your gardening skills and photography and promote British wildlife
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Volunteering
Contribute to a charity, with many things you can do from home.
Play games
Play your favourite games with friends or with other people around the world.