LGBT

Find a transgender support group in your area.

We offer free HIV tests, advice and information on many different health issues including Sexual Health, STI’s, Support Groups and much more. We also offer 1-2-1 support and a 5 day a week help line (and answer machine). We work with SHINE (women’s sexual health service, website link here) to jointly offer information and signposting to the LGBTQI+ community. We work across Newcastle and are based within the City Centre.

Trans and non-binary people's general health needs are the same as anyone else's. But trans people may have specific health needs in relation to gender dysphoria.Your particular needs may be best addressed by transgender health services offered by NHS gender dysphoria clinics (GDCs).

Stonewall was founded in 1989 by a small group of people who had been active in the struggle against Section 28 of the Local Government Act.In 2015, and following a six-month consultation with trans communities, Stonewall became trans inclusive.

MindOut is a project run by and for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Queer people. Our staff, volunteers and board of trustees, are all LGBTQ. We believe that sharing this identity is essential to our work.

We are continuing to support LGBT+ who have experienced hate crime, sexual violence and/or domestic abuse while remote working. Referrals to access these services can be made by emailing [email protected] or completing our online referral form. We can provide support through telephone, email, text and WhatsApp.

Advice and understandingYou are always best placed to make decisions about your life. We want you to finish your call feeling you have options.

Established in 1975, LGBT Foundation exists to support the needs of the diverse range of people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans. We believe in a fair and equal society where all LGBT people can achieve their full potential. #EqualityWins underpins much of what we do and we aim to be; ‘here if you need us