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 Grampian.gic@nhs.net
- 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.
Our My Community Forum is a free, safe online space for people living with HIV to meet others living with the virus.
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.