It can be useful to have information about support and events that are available in different areas, as well as national sources of information. The resources below include local and national guidance, support regarding domestic abuse and support for minoritised communities. To request a resource be added, please email Engagement@merseycare.nhs.uk

As an organisation we are keen to support local Prides as this is a way to show our support of LGBT+ colleagues and service users, increase our knowledge and help the public know of and access our services.

North West

Cheshire / Chester

Hatlon

  • GLOW for LGBTQI+ young people in Halton. Delivered by The Studio, Lacey Street, Widnes with support from Halton Borough Council. GLOW provides access to youth worker support, information and advice GLOW — Vibe UK - Youth Charity

Greater Manchester

  • Indigo Gender Service is an NHS adult gender service pilot in Greater Manchester, which has been commissioned to provide care that is local, timely and easier to access. Indigo is a partnership between gtd healthcare a not-for-profit organisation with an established presence of primary care and urgent care services in the north-west, and LGBT Foundation, a national charity delivering services, advice and information for lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans communities. 
  • Rainbow Mind is a service ran by two local Minds offering LGBTQ+ mental health support. Runs regular online support groups for LGBTQ+ people, including a dedicated group for young people aged 17 to 24.

Liverpool

Sefton and Southport

Sefton Sexual Health Service provides advice around LGBTQI+ sexual health Sefton Sexual Health Service | LGBTQI+

St Helens

St Helens Pride takes place in June St Helens Pride (@sthpride) • Instagram photos and videos

Warrington

Queer Warrington is a website that posts LGBTQ+ related events Queer Warrington

National

  • National charity Stonewall offers resources to support LGBT+ people
  • LGBT Foundation provides a wide range of support services to LGBT+ people. Advice, support and information telephone line: 0345 3 30 30 30
  • Gendered Intelligence is a not-for-profit community interest company aiming to increase understanding of gender diversity
  • African Rainbow Family Charity that supports people seeking asylum and refugees who are LGBTQ+ and have African heritage.
  • Black Beetle Health provides health information for LGBTQ+ Black people and People of Colour in the UK
  • Inter Connected UK provide peer support and a safe space for people with intersex traits/variations of sex characteristics (I/VSC) and their loved ones.
  • Mermaids UK supports gender-diverse young people aged 19 and under, and their families and carers. Offers a helpline (0808 801 0400) and webchat. 
  • Mindout is a mental health service run by and for LGBTQ people.
  • switchboard.lgbt - Contact 0800 0119 100 or email hello@switchboard.lgbt for a listening service, information and support for LGBT people.
  • Trans Unite is a resource for people in the UK to search for trans support groups

Young people

  • Juno Dawson's This Book is Gay is a guide to sexuality and gender for young people, written by a young adult author and available to buy online
  • The Proud Trust provides LGBT+ youth information: 
  • Young Minds including their mental health guide for parents and young people.
  • FFLAG is a national voluntary organisation and registered charity. We are dedicated to supporting parents and families and their LGBT+ members. It has a range of downloadable resources and leaflets including themes such as: How do I tell my children I am trans; How do I tell my parents I am trans; A guide to family and friends.
  • TransLondon is a discussion/support group for all members of the trans community
  • UK Trans Info: national charity focused on improving the lives of trans and non-binary people
  • Outhouse East: Youth groups, free counselling and LGBTQ awareness sessions based in Colchester

Homeless

  • The Albert Kennedy Trust provides support for LGBT+ people who are homeless or living in a hostile home environment: www.akt.org.uk

Asylum Seeker – local and national

  • Sahir House - Many Hands One Heart - A network to support people seeking asylum and refugees living in Merseyside who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual and/or trans regardless of your HIV status.  It provides a safe and confidential space to talk and receive advice, support and information.  The network meets every Thursday 3.30pm via Zoom. 
  • Rainbow Migration - Supporting LGBTQI+ asylum seekers through the immigration system

People of the Global Majority

  • UK Black Pride The world’s largest celebration for African, Asian, Middle Eastern, Latin American and Caribbean-heritage LGBTQI+ people.
  • African Rainbow Family - Support for LGBTIQ people of African heritage and the wider Black and Asian Minority Ethnic groups
  • Rainbow Noir is a social and peer support group for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer and intersex (LGBTQI) people of colour (POC) in Manchester. The group have a physical space, an online group space and also advocate for LGBTQI POC in and around Manchester. RainbowNoirMCR@gmail.com
  • British Asian LGBT+ Support for South Asian LGBT+ people
  • Queer China UK

Traveller Community

Faith

Domestic Abuse:

  • National Domestic Abuse Helpline also support LGBT people. There is growing understanding of the particular way LGBT+ domestic abuse may present.
  • End the fear supports LGBTQ+ people that have suffered from domestic abuse
  • Southall Black Sisters – for black and Asian women and children experiencing domestic and sexual violence, including forced marriage and honour crimes. Helpline: 020 85710800 10am-5pm Mon-Fri (closed Weds 12.30-1.30). Languages: English, Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati and Urdu.
  • Rights of Women are a women's voluntary sector organisation which provides free legal advice and information to women affected by sexual violence. They publish a range of free information on areas of sexual violence law to support women through the criminal justice process, including From Report to Court: a handbook for adult survivors of sexual violence.