We’ve compiled a list of organisations and online resources providing information and guidance for trans and non-binary people on a range of issues from health and wellbeing to legal rights and housing.
Sexual health clinics for trans and non-binary people
- Brighton: Clinic T
- Brighton: Terrence Higgins Trust Trans and Non-binary Testing Service
- Liverpool: Butterfly Clinic
- London: 56T at Dean Street and cliniQ
- Manchester: Onyx Clinic
- Nottingham: Clinic X: a monthly after-hours clinic run by The Health Shop when the main service is closed. Contact The Health Shop for more details.
UK charities offering support, advice and information
- The Beaumont Society – help and support from the trans community.
- The Clare Project – Trans support and social group based in Brighton and Hove but open to anyone wishing to explore issues around gender identity.
- Gendered Intelligence – Trans-led charity that aims to improve the lives of trans and non-binary people in the UK, specialises in supporting young people.
- GIRES – Gender identity research & education.
- LGBT Foundation – National charity based in Manchester with trans services and resources.
- Mermaids – UK charity supporting trans and gender-diverse children, young people and their families.
- Mindline trans + – Emotional and mental health support helpline for anyone identifying as trans, non-binary, gender variant, and their families, friends, colleagues and carers. Their phone line is open Mondays and Fridays, 8pm to midnight. Ring 0300 330 5468.
- Spectra – Peer-led trans services accessible to all trans and gender-diverse people, including 1-2-1 health advocacy support, and counselling, peer mentoring, referral and signposting to relevant partners, talks and workshops and monthly online and in-person social groups.
- Stonewall – UK charity campaigning for LGBT equality.
- Switchboard – LGBT+ helpline.
- THT Direct – our phone and email service for questions about sexual health or living with HIV.
- Transbucket –Health care and surgery resource for the online trans community.
- WPATH – Non-profit organisation devoted to trans health.
Gender identity services
England
- Devon Partnership NHS Trust West of England Specialist Gender Dysphoria Clinic (The Laurels)
- Gender Identity Clinic (London)
- Indigo Gender Service (Manchester)
- Leeds Gender Identity Service
- Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Gender Identity Clinic
- Northern Region Gender Dysphoria Service (Newcastle)
- Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health
- Porterbrook Clinic (Sheffield Gender Identity Clinic)
- Trans Plus (Dean St., London)
Wales
Scotland
- Grampian Gender Identity Clinic (Aberdeen) - email [email protected]
- Highlands Gender Identity Clinic (Inverness)
- The Chalmers Centre (Edinburgh)
- Sandyford Gender Identity Service (Glasgow)
Support for hate crime, domestic abuse or sexual violence
- GALOP – LGBT+ anti-violence charity supporting all LGBT+ people who've experienced hate crime, domestic abuse or sexual violence. Their helpline can be reached on 0800 999 5428.
Resources for trans masculine and non-binary people
- UK FTM Network – FTM support groups in the UK.
- Online binders:
Resources for trans and gender-variant people of colour
- Black LGBTQ+ organisations compiled by Stonewall
- TPOCalypse – Gendered Intelligence's youth group and events for trans, gender variant and questioning young people of colour.
Housing and support
- Stonewall Housing have an online referral service. Their advice line is open from 10am to 1pm, Monday to Friday, on 020 7359 5767.
- The Outside Project – LGBTQI+ community shelter and centre in London. Referrals are through Stonewall Housing. Also runs online socials and events in their virtual community space.
- Albert Kennedy Trust supports LGBTQ+ young people aged 16-25 in the UK who are experiencing homelessness or living in a hostile or abusive environment.
Fitness and sport
Trans Can Sport – fitness and sports group for trans and non-binary people providing in-person and online fitness activities.
Living with HIV
The i-base site has a useful Q and A page for trans people who are living with HIV.
We offer a range of online and offline services to support people living with HIV, whether you're newly diagnosed or have been living with HIV for decades.
My Community is a free, safe online space for people living with HIV. We have a peer-led Space for trans and non binary people living with HIV to meet others from around the UK for peer support. Our peers share resources and answer your questions on living with HIV
Drugs and alcohol support
- Change Grow Live – charity offering advice, information and online chat, with tools to find a local service or support group.
- Friday/Monday – information about sex and drugs for gay and bi men.
- London Friend – Antidote helpline and information.
- TransSober – Brighton-based peer support.