Action Groups etc

Transgender Action Groups, Resources & Helplines

The following is a list of support groups, laser hair removal clinics,
electrolysists and helpful websites.

The Gender Trust

Gender Trust offers help and support to adults who are transsexual, gender dysphoric or transgenderist.

E. Mail:
Website: www.gendertrust.com

Press For Change

PfC is a political campaigning organization - the trans equivalent to Stonewall.

Website: www.pfc.org.uk

Depend

Depend is a support network linking friends and families of transsexual people.

E. Mail:
Website: www.depend.org.uk

Mermaids

Mermaids is a support organization for children and teenagers with gender identity problems, their families, friends, carers or professional organizations

E. Mail:

Website:
www.mermaids.freeuk.com

Women of the Beaumont Society (WOBS)

A help and support group for the parents, partners and families of TV and TS people.

Website:
www.members.aol.com/wobsuk

Gender Identity Research and Education Society (GIRES)

The aim of this website is to inform a wide public of the issues surrounding gender identity and transsexualism. It is also a resource for gender dysphoric people and their families; the medical and other professionals that provide their care; Health Authorities; Members of Parliament and other policy makers.

'Malverley'
The Warren
Ashstead
Surrey
KT21 2SP
Telephone: 01372 801554

Website: http://www.gires.org.uk/

Beaumont Society

A help and support group for TV/TS people

Website: www.beaumontsociety.org.uk

Northern Concord

A help and support group for TV/TS people.

Website: www.northernconcord.org.uk

FTM Network

A help and support group for Female to Male TS's.

Helpline number:0161 4321915
Wed 8:00pm - 10.30 p.m.

Looking Glass Society

A TV/TS information resource.

Website: www.looking-glass.greenend.org.uk

Transgender Wales

Transgender Wales main aim is to support the TRANSSEXUAL person living in the principality Wales, bring the community together. To enable meetings of transsexual person’s, enabling them to meet discuss with others ways to gain recognition with national local government to gain recognition as transsexuals are person the same as others, with the same needs as others and to live our life like any other person.

THE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 

• To support any Transsexual person in their quest, for a high standard of living
• To support any Person wishing to become a Transsexual person, and assist their family to come to terms with it.
• Defeat Hate Crime affecting the Transgender Community, by supporting any one suffering from this crime.
• To assist anyone to report Hate Crime to the Police, ensuring that the matter is effectively dealt with and the problem ended.
• To give help and guidance in obtaining the best services from government agencies.
• To give help and guidance in obtaining the best services from the local authorities.
• To ensure that messages left on the answer phone are responded to the following day.

Transgender Wales can be contacted in any of these ways:

Transgender Wales Help-Line number: 

07967 426558 (Mobile)

By post:

(Through our post office box to ensure confidentiality for Transgender Wales, should a leaflet get into the wrong? 
Hands)

P.O. BOX 304
CARDIFF
CF11 9XA

TransAlba

Both Andrea and Caroline are post-op transsexual women, and Cath is Andrea’s wife.

Over the course of the day, it became apparent through our conversations that although there were plenty of excellent support groups in the area, there was nothing specifically for transsexuals. We therefore decided to form TransAlba Transsexual Support.

Since then we have campaigned tirelessly for the rights of transsexuals, especially male to female throughout Scotland and beyond. Our experience and expertise is now recognized by the Scottish Parliament, NHS Scotland and all the Scottish Police Forces.

We work very closely with other groups and agencies such as Equality Network, Press for Change and GIRES.

We operate a helpline for transsexuals, their partners, families and friends every Wednesday evening from 7.00pm to 9.00pm. You can contact us by phoning either:

0781 846 7512 or 07930 880 410

We also hold a “drop-in” on the third Saturday of every month from 2.00pm to 4.00pm at:

Café Sala
Broughton Street
Edinburgh
Please feel free to call in and have a chat and a cuppa!

You can also e-mail us on:

Finally, we are currently working with Age Concern Scotland and Equality Network regarding the needs of older “T” people, and we’d like to hear from you if you feel that are “older”, or if you have any anxieties about getting older.

website: www.transalba.org

email:

Inner-Enigma (Manchester)

The Inner-Enigma on line support group can be found at the yahoo groups.

Website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Inner-Enigma

Pamela's Palace

This is a great resource for personal and support pages for Transpeople. 

Website: http://www.pamelaspalace.co.uk/ 

The Gender Recognition Panel

The Gender Recognition Panel assesses applications from transpeople for legal recognition of the gender in which they now live. The Panel was set up under the Gender Recognition Act 2004 and ensures that transpeople can enjoy the rights and responsibilities appropriate to their acquired gender..

Website: http://www.grp.gov.uk/ 

Unique - Transgender Network

Unique is a support group for people facing gender issues, run by transgendered people.  We offer friendly, non-judgmental help and information concerning all aspects of gender identity and trans-gender issues.  Discretion and confidentiality always assured.

Informal and friendly meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month, starting at 8.30pm, in Colwyn Bay. Partners and friends are very welcome. Contact help-line for details.

Help-line:  07704 442665 (Every Thursday 7.00 - 9.30 pm)

e-mail:

The Harry Benjamin International Gender Dysphoria Association, Inc.

HBIGDA provides opportunities for scientific interchange among professionals through its biennial conferences and publications. It develops and publishes Standards of Care for the treatment of gender identity disorders. These internationally accepted guidelines are designed to promote the health and welfare of persons with gender identity disorders.

Website: http://www.hbigda.org/

TransLiving International

TransLiving International established since 1980. Serving the needs of Crossdressers, Transvestites, Transsexuals, their families, partners and friends. The biggest monthly meeting of crossdressers in the UK

Website: http://www.transliving.co.uk/

The Christanos Laser Clinic

At Cristianos we recognise the needs of our trans clients are very special.

The prospect of having a hair free, smooth complexion offers freedom from the worry and practical day to day constraints caused by facial and body hair.

Not having to shave or concern yourself with the inevitable 6 o'clock shadow and not drawing attention to yourself with heavy make-up will have a very positive effect on your self confidence and quality of life.

Website: http://www.chrishart-cristianos.co.uk/

• Altrincham Clinic on 0161 929 5560
• London clinic on freephone 0800 085 0661
• Leeds Clinic on freephone 0800 085 0661

Email:

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