Regional Transgender Projects

The Beaumont Society

For those who express the feminine side of their personality by dressing or living as women. Further details can be found here: www.beaumontsociety.org.uk

Cameo Group

This is a Transgender support group based in the Bournemouth and Poole area. They host various events. To read more you can visit their website: www.cameogroup.org.uk

Chrysalis - Meeting Centres in Southampton and Portsmouth

Chrysalis state their aim to be to promote self confidence and well being through education, practical application and support, thus enabling progression into becoming a whole person capable of independent living.  Their webpage also provides leaflets and articles.  To read more please visit: http://www.chrysalis-gii.co.uk/

Educational Action Challenging Homophobia (EACH)

EACH is the award-winning charity for young people and adults affected by homophobia. EACH's freephone 0808 1000 143 number provides a confidential homophobic incident reporting service for everyone who lives, works or travels across the West of England. EACH offers a casework service covering the Bristol and South Gloucestershire area providing one-to-one support to individuals who have been, or continue to be, the target of homophobic incidents or crime. Further details are available at: www.eachaction.org.uk

The Gender Identity, Research and Education Society - (GIRES)

Promotes and communicates research: provides information and education to those who can improve the lives of people affected by gender identity conditions. It develops good practice guidelines, education programmes and literature, all specially tailored for each of the groups that it aims to influence. Further details are available here: www.gires.org.uk

The Gender Trust

The Gender Trust is the only Registered Charity in the UK which specifically helps adults who are Transsexual, Gender Dysphoric or Transgenderist: i.e. those who seek to adjust their lives to live as women or men, or to come to terms with their situation despite their genetic background. The GT Information Line - 07000 790347 - is answered by Trust staff and volunteers who have access to a wide range of information and can offer a listening ear to those who need to talk in confidence.

GLOSCATS - Social Support Group

This is a social support group in the Gloucester area aimed primarily for the needs of MTF individuals but also welcome FTM individuals offering nights out, support, advice and fun.  To read further you can visit their website:http://www.freewebs.com/gloscats/

Gloucestershire Constabulary

The Diversity Unit is based at Police Headquarters in the Community Partnership Department. The Diversity Unit manages four Transgender Liaison officers to develop positive methods of communicating and engaging with our Transgender communities in order to provide an appropriate policing response and to ensure that we consider the needs of the communities in developing our policing plans and services. More information is available here: www.gloucestershire.police.uk

Independent Complaints Advocacy Service (ICAS)

A national statutory advocacy service providing help and support for those raising formal complaints about their NHS care and treatment, including hospitals, GPs and community health services, dentists, pharmacists and opticians. ICAS produces self-help information in standard or easy-read formats and other languages. An advocate can meet you in a place where you feel comfortable, help you write letters, support you at meetings, help you explore your options and act on your direction. ICAS cannot help you claim compensation or give medical advice. Details are available here: www.seap.org.uk/icas

Mermaids

Support for children/teenagers with gender identity issues, their families and carers. Raise awareness about gender issues amongst professionals (e.g. teachers, doctors, social services, etc.,) and the general public; Campaigns for the recognition of this issue and the increase in professional services. Further details can be found on their website here: www.mermaids.org.uk

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans Staff Support Network for Health and Social Care Workers in Cornwall

The aims of this network are to promote issues faced by LGBT staff, visitors and service users, contribute to the development of the Trust Equality and Diversity strategy, work with Human Resources and service delivery representatives to understand the importance of relevant legislation, guidance and advice, help eliminate real or perceived barriers to the recruitment, retention and career development, and giving staff (and potential staff) and service users the confidence to be open about their sexuality or gender identity if they want to be. For further details please e-mail: lgbtstaff@rcht.cornwall.nhs.uk

Looking Glass Society

The Looking Glass Society is a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting understanding and acceptance of Transsexual/Gender Dysphoric people. It publishes a range of booklets concerning the condition and engages in education work, particularly aimed at people involved in caring for or working with those with Gender Dysphoria. To read more you can visit their website: www.looking-glass.greenend.org.uk

Press For Change

Press for Change is a political lobbying and educational organisation, which campaigns to acheive equal civil rights and liberties for all trans people in the UK, through legislation and social change.  To read more please visit: www.pfc.org.uk

QWesT - A Group offering Guidance and Support for FTM

Self help group open to all female to male transgender and transsexual people or those exploring this aspect of their gender. Further details can be found here: www.qwestftmuk.org

Swindon Transgender Group

This group meets on the 2nd Saturday of the month between 19:30 and 22:30 at The Roughmoor Club, Swindon.  There is discrete private parking, light refreshment and changing facilities. There is also an opportunity for a restaurant meal after the meetings for those interested.  The group extends a warm welcome to all transgendered and their family and friends.

UNISON South West

UNISON is committed to achieving equality for all. One of the ways UNISON promotes equality is through self-organisation. Self-organisation brings together members from certain under represented groups - women members, black members, disabled members and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender members. For more information please see: www.unisonsouthwest.org.uk

Wiltshire & Swindon Men's Sexual Health

Wiltshire & Swindon Men's Sexual Health develops and delivers services to inform the male population of Wiltshire and Swindon about HIV/Aids, other sexually transmitted infections and general health and well-being. Services offered include free and confidential information and advice; free ultra-strong condoms, dams and lubrication; a comprehensive and informative award-winning website; advocacy, and a GU/Sexual Health Clinic accompaniment service. More details are available here: www.wsmsh.org.uk