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.
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.
https://www.transunite.co.uk/group/r-trans/
Support Groups
These organisations offer mental health advice, support and services, including helplines, for LGBT people.
The trust supports young LGBT people, between 16 and 25 years old. They can help with finding specialist LGBT mental health services.
The organisation works with the trans community, especially young people, and those who affect trans lives.
Imaan is a support group for LGBT Muslims, providing a safe space to share experiences, factsheets and links to relevant services.
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 aims to improve the health and mental wellbeing of LGBT people in and around London.
Get information about mental health support for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer or questioning.
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.
Find LGBT mental health services near you using Stonewall's "What's in my area?" search box.
A comprehensive resource for people in the UK searching for support in the transgender community.
A group for trans people at London Friend.
A comprehensive directory of non-commercial groups and organisations supporting or assisting trans and gender diverse individuals, their families and friends across the UK.