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What self-advocacy groups are for is to talk about sex and relationships. They talk about politics. They talk about whatever needs to be spoken about, which are important to people with learning disabilities. And what they are for is to help gain confidence so people with learning disabilities, so they don't feel isolated.

They become more a part of society. They get more friends. They seem to go out more. They seem to live life to the full, and they seem to be a little bit more politically aware, which is good because you need to be politically aware.

Funding is a massive problem. Self-advocacy charities are closing left, right and centre at the moment.