Help and Support
Gender Dysphoria
NHS information for gender dysphoria and related conditions.
The London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard LLGS
For information, support and referrals, LLGS provides a phone service across the UK to anyone who may be confused about their sexuality, and to lesbians, bisexuals, gay men, transsexuals and straight people wanting information on gay issues.
Helpline: 0300 330 0630 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 0300 330 0630 end_of_the_skype_highlighting (lines open 10am-11pm, every day)
Email help: chris@llgs.org.uk
The Beaumont Trust
Offering support and information about transgender and transvestism.
Helpline: 07000 287878 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 07000 287878 end_of_the_skype_highlighting (lines open Tue and Thu 7pm-11pm)
Email: beaumonttrust@gmail.com
Mermaids
Providing support and advice to children and teenagers (under 19) about gender identity issues.
Helpline: 0208 123 4819 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 0208 123 4819 end_of_the_skype_highlighting (lines open Mon-Sat 3pm7pm)
Transliving
Offering information and support for all aspects of Transgender or cross dressing lifestyles.
The Gender Trust
Providing support to adults who are transsexual, gender dysphoric, transgender and anyone whose lives are affected by gender identity issues.
GenderShift
Providing support and information on gender identity and sexual orientation issues.
PACE
Offering support services to families where there is a lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender issue.
The Transgender Zone
Providing information and support to anyone confused about their gender, plus support from other transgender people.
Gendered Intelligence
Gender Intelligence aims to increase understanding of gender diversity, and has a Trans Youth Support Group.
Gender Identity Research and Education Society GIRES
Online information for trans people, their families and professionals, including a downloadable version of NHS booklet Medical Care For Gender Variant Children and Young People: Answering Families Questions.
The Beaumont Society
A self-help organisation for anyone who crossdresses or are transsexual.
Depend
Providing advice and support to family members, spouses, partners and friends of transsexual people.
Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays – FFLAG
Offering support to parents, families, straight partners and friends of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
Get Connected
A helpline and email service for young people, helping them to find the best support whatever the issue.
Helpline: 0808 808 4994 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 0808 808 4994 end_of_the_skype_highlighting (lines open 1pm-11pm every day)
Email: help@getconnected.org.uk
Information on call charges to 08 numbers:
0800 – Free from BT land lines. Other networks may charge and mobile costs will be incurred.
0808 – Free from BT land lines. Other networks may charge and mobile costs will be incurred.
0845 – Calls cost 4ppm daytime and 1ppm evening and weekends plus a 12.5p set up charge per call from a BT landline. Calls from other networks may be higher and from mobiles will cost considerably more.
0844 – Calls cost 5p per minute plus a 12.5p set up charge per call from a BT landline. Calls from other networks may be higher and from mobiles will cost considerably more.
