23/09/2026
Hi, I was wondering if anyone knows of any groups or communities here or other networks that support disabled gay people?
I enjoy helping, advising & supporting other people; also, I need some support myself from time to time.
In life, we all go through stages where we need a little or a lot of help & support from others. I was physically capable of helping others up until 18 years ago when I started getting bad in health; 4 years ago I was diagnosed with COPD, so I hope to live a few more years yet, as aware it is a terminal illness, as I have in total 20 medical conditions, in an electric-powered wheelchair, needing 24.5 hours care a week. I am now 60 years old.
Being gay, I found it hard making friends, as we do not now have any gay venues here in Oldham; a couple that are friendly towards the gay community but are either not accessible to wheelchairs or have no disabled toilets.
Now that I am housebound without a friend or carer to take me to social events, it is difficult to find or make friends. I do use Facebook here and even run some groups here, but they are not that busy despite me trying hard to get them going; people join but never post.
I am looking for a network that I can join or possibly help to give advice, help, or send them in the right direction. I wish to support the disabled gay community of Oldham borough; at the same time, I need a little advice myself. I have found over the years that sharing life experiences can help others, as they are or might go through similar events as well or have family & friends who are having or needing some help or advice.
Anyone can suggest any disabled gay communities in or around Oldham; that would be great, thanks. 🥰💗👨🦼👩🦲😘 Kenny Fletcher xx.
