Selection of LGBTQ+ support services
Last Updated: Monday, 23 March 2026LGBT info from Merseycare
Helpful resources for local, national, minoritised communities, and support regarding domestic abuse.
Transcend
NHS gender identity clinic for Cheshire and Merseyside.
LGBT Foundation
Your first port of call to services, support and information for LGBTQ+ people.
LGBT Foundation Helpline
The helpline at LGBT Foundation offers non-judgemental support and advice on a range of topics. Mon – Fri 9:00AM – 8:30PM. Weekends 10:00AM – 5:30PM.
Switchboard
National LGBTQ+ Helpline.
Age UK
Information and support for older LGBTQ+ people.
African Rainbow Family
Support for LGBTIQ people of African Heritage and wider Black and Asian Minority Ethnic groups.
AKT
Support for LGBTQ+ young people aged 16-25 in the UK who are facing or experiencing homelessness or living in a hostile environment.
Anne+ Helpline
Helpline for the trans community around healthcare.
Biphoria
UK’s longest running bi organisation.
Black Beetle Health
Public health community organisation dedicated to promoting health, wellbeing and equality for LGBTQ+ communities of colour.
Childline
Support pages for young people on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Choice Support
Toolkit around LGBTQ+ best practice and support for adults with learning disabilities and their supporters.
Consultant Admiral Nurse for the LGBTQ+ Community
This service is available to people from the LGBTQ+ community who are living with dementia and those who support them. Contact Dementia UK’s Helpline to request a referral. Appointments are available Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm.
Phone: 0800 888 6678
Email: helpline@dementiauk.org
FFLAG
(support for families) national voluntary organisation and charity dedicated to supporting parents and their lesbian, gay, bisexual and Trans sons and daughters.
GALOP
Support for LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence.
GenderKit
UK guide to changing all things linked to gender.
Gendered Intelligence
A good list of services for trans, non-binary and gender questioning people.
GIRES
UK organisation whose purpose is to improve the lives of trans and gender diverse people of all ages.
Hidayah
Support for LGBTQI+ Muslims.
Intersex support
https://www.intersexequalityrights.com/
Keshet
Support for LGBTQ Jewish people and their families.
LGBT Consortium
Support for LGBTQ groups and organisations. Their members’ directory can be filtered to find organisations by the type of work they do.
Mencap
Information around sexual orientation.
Mermaids
Support for gender diverse kids, young people, and their families.
Mind
Information and support around mental health for LGBTQ+
Mind Out
LGBTQ+ mental health service.
OUTpatients
Advocacy and support service for LGBTQ+ people affected by cancer.
Resources including screening info, campaigns and support for healthcare professionals: https://outpatients.org.uk/resources/
Prostate Cancer UK
Support and info for gay, bi men: https://prostatecanceruk.org/prostate-information-and-support/living-with-prostate-cancer/information-for-gay-and-bisexual-men
Support for trans women: https://prostatecanceruk.org/prostate-information-and-support/risk-and-symptoms/trans-women-and-prostate-cancer
Pride in Ageing
Joyful, fun and empowering events and opportunities for LGBTQ+ over 50s all year round.
Proud Trust
LGBTQ+ organisation that supports LGBTQ+ young people through youth groups, peer support, mentoring programs.
Rainbow Migration
Support for LGBTQI+ people through the asylum and immigration system.
Respect for All
LGBTQ+ inclusive organisation offering specialist counselling and group support services for autistic and/or learning disabled people and their families and carers who live in Greater Manchester.
Stonewall
Information and support for LGBT people and their allies. Their ‘What’s In My Area?’ service can be used to find LGBT services and community groups local to you.
Terrence Higgins Trust
HIV and sexual health charity.
Trans Actual
Shares facts about trans rights, UK law, NHS healthcare.