LGBTQ+

Reading Based Organisations

Please be aware that we are no longer able to accept Shared Care Prescribing for Gender Affirming Hormones with Gender GP.  This is due to concerns about the quality and safety of the care provided by this service.  This will not affect patients who have existing Shared Care Agreements in place.  As it can be overwhelming to select a private provider whilst on an NHS waiting list the following are resources to help guide decision making:  Specialist UK gender clinics - Gender Construction Kit (genderkit.org.uk), Choosing a gender service – TransActual.  We continue to accept Shared Care Prescribing with other private UK based clinics if recommendations are safe and in line with NHS service recommendations.  If you have any queries regarding this please contact Michaela Pitt (m.pitt2@nhs.net).

Sexual Health Services

The Florey Unit is a local NHS clinic which will provide you with accurate information, confidential care and support for all aspects of your sexual health. 

Sexual Health - Florey Clinic and Contraceptive Services

Support U: A leading lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT+) help and support service based in Reading.

About Us - Support U

Reading Students Union: a society run by and for LGBT+ students. Activities and Societies | Reading Students' Union (readingsu.co.uk)

MyUmbrella LGBT+ is a volunteer-led project of Reading Pride to raise awareness of the lesser-known identities across the sexuality, gender identity, expression, romantic and fetish spectrums collectively known as LGBT+.

Organisations » MyUmbrella LGBT+

R-Trans: a social group covering Reading, Berkshire and the surrounding areas for those who seek peer support and friendship through transitioning.

Identity (R-Trans) - Support U

Support Groups

These organisations offer mental health advice, support and services, including helplines, for LGBT people.

Albert Kennedy Trust

The trust supports young LGBT people, between 16 and 25 years old. They can help with finding specialist LGBT mental health services.

Gendered Intelligence

The organisation works with the trans community, especially young people, and those who affect trans lives.

Imaan

Imaan is a support group for LGBT Muslims, providing a safe space to share experiences, factsheets and links to relevant services.

LGBT Consortium

The consortium develops and supports LGBT groups and projects around the country. Use the site's directory to find local mental health services.

London Friend

London Friend aims to improve the health and mental wellbeing of LGBT people in and around London.

Mind LGBTQ

Get information about mental health support for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer or questioning.

Pink Therapy

Pink Therapy has an online directory of therapists who work with LGBTIQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and questioning), and gender- and sexual-diversity (GSD) clients.

Stonewall

Find LGBT mental health services near you using Stonewall's "What's in my area?" search box.

TransUnite

A comprehensive resource for people in the UK searching for support in the transgender community.

T on Tuesday

A group for trans people at London Friend.

TranzWiki

A comprehensive directory of non-commercial groups and organisations supporting or assisting trans and gender diverse individuals, their families and friends across the UK.