LGBTQ+ support

There are a number of local and online services available which provide support for LGBTQ+ members of our community.

Switchboard

Switchboard is the UK’s national LGBTQIA+ support line. It provides an information, support and referral service for anyone considering issues around their sexuality or gender identity.

Phone: 0800 0119 100

Changing your personal details

We now actively record patients' sexual orientation, transgender status and ask if their gender identity is the same as the gender they were given at birth.

To change your name on your medical records, please contact us. We can also add a ‘known as’ name to your record, and make a note to add a different pronoun if you wish.

There is a process on how to change your gender too, please contact us for full information and we will go through the process with you.

Please do get in touch if you have any feedback or suggestions on how we can help improve our services further.

NHS screening programs

To find out about cervical screening and smear tests, please see our cervical screening page. If you are a transgender man, the following video explains what to expect: Cervical screening for transgender men.

Gov.uk offers further information about the adult NHS screening programmes that are available in England.

Mermaids

Offers tailored mental health support for those who are Transgender or considering transitioning, as well as parents & guardians.

Phoneline open Monday to Friday, 9am to 9pm.

Phone: 0808 801 0400

Other organisations that could help you

There are a number of other NHS services and charity groups that work in our area.