Lisa,
It seems that no one here fits your criteria. Deaf and from the UK. I mean, it's perfectly fine to put out there that you'd like to meet deaf people from the UK - and so far no responses. Perhaps some of the members feel as if you're specifying who you are looking for. We are all good people here, and we have folks from all over the place, all ages, all races, etc. All you need to do Lisa, is jump in and post.
Or, of course, you can contact someone you think you have some things in common with via PM or Instant Message.
Also, I'm sorry you've had a bad time of it - if there's something you want to share, or get feedback on, then you're more than welcome to post it here. It gives the others some time to get to know you.
Ya can't make a friend overnight, anyway.
You gotta give it some time.
Good luck,
Malfy