Information and support.
The following national organisations will be able to offer help and support to you and your family. They may also be able to provide details of local support organisations. A pdf document listing these and other helpful organisations may be found here.
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Tel: 020 7035 4253
Support for staff in government departments and agencies who have changed ”or who need to change“ permanently their perceived gender, or who identify as being intersex.
BM Network, London WC1N 3XX
Tel: 0161 432 1915 (Wednesday 8–10.30pm)
Advice and support for female-to-male transsexual and transgender people, and for their families and professionals. ”Buddying“ scheme, newsletter (Boy's Own) and an annual national meeting.
Tel: 01273 234024 (office hours)
Helpline: 0845 231 0505 (10am–10pm Monday to Friday and 1pm–10pm Saturday and Sunday)
PO Box 3192, Brighton, Sussex BN1 3WR
Advice and support for transsexual and transgender people, and for their partners, families, carers, and allied professionals and employers. Has a membership society and produces a magazine (GT News).
BM GENDYS, 27 Old Gloucester Street, London WC1N 3XX
For all those who encounter gender problems personally or as family members, lovers or friends, and for those who provide care. Quarterly journal and biennial conferences.
BM Network, 27 Old Gloucester Street, London WC1N 3XX
Tel: 0161 432 1915 (emergencies only)
Campaigns for civil rights for trans people. Provides legal help and advice, information and training for individuals. Newsletter and publications. Please send an SAE for further details.
Tel: 01582 412220
27 Old Gloucester Street, London WC1N 3XX
For those who feel the desire or compulsion to express the feminine side of their personality by dressing or living as women.
Tel: 07000 287878 (Tuesday and Thursday 7–11pm)
27 Old Gloucester Street, London WC1N 3XX
Assists those troubled by gender dysphoria, and those involved in their care.
Tel: 020 8123 4819 (Monday to Saturday 3–7pm)
BM Mermaids, 27 Old Gloucester Street, London WC1N 3XX
Support and information for children and teenagers who are trying to cope with gender identity issues, and for their families and carers. Please send an SAE for further information.
BM Depend, London WC1N 3XX
Free, confidential and non-judgemental advice, information and support for family members, partners, spouses and friends of transsexual people.
Tel: 01223 441246 or 01684 578281
BM WOBS, 27 Old Gloucester Street, London WC1N 3XX
Operated by and for wives, partners, family and friends of those who cross-dress.
The Scottish Transgender Alliance aims to improve the lives and experiences of all transgender people living in Scotland.
BM Sibyls, 27 Old Gloucester Street, London WC1N 3XX
Christian spirituality group for transgender people.
Department of Health
GIRES has produced a number of publications on trans matters for the Department of Health. The department has others available which can be found on their website.
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