Resources and information

On this page you can find some helpful resources.

  • You can access non-medical support from our care navigators
  • Hormones: you may be able to access bridging hormones with a supportive GP. This allows any private hormone treatment you're already accessing to be taken on by the NHS. If you have not started hormones, this allows you to start hormones through the NHS. We would not be able to recommend specific GP surgeries, but it may be worth looking into community recommendations. WellBN has a Trans Health Hub which may be useful to look into if you are struggling to find a supportive GP
  • Voice therapy: you may be able to get a referral from your GP for gender affirming voice therapy. If you live in East Sussex here is some information about this: Speech and language therapy
  • Support for GPs: if your GP requires any support or advice about your gender affirming care, they are very welcome to come to us with any questions as we can provide training - advice and guidance for all Sussex GPs.

Queer Clinic

Queer Clinic CIC supports the unique health and wellbeing needs of queer, trans and gender non-conforming people, offering online wellbeing & self care workshops and in-person massage therapy.

Cost of living (food and nutrition) 

Drugs and alcohol

Trans sober provide support with drug and alcohol use for the trans and non-binary community.

Help to stop smoking

Find out what support you can get help to stop smoking in your area. You can also access free Nicotine Replacement Therapy.

Cancer

Neurodivergence

Eating difficulties and eating disorders support 

Bereavement support

Pride Sports

Pride Sports work to make sure LGBT+ people are able to get into organised sport and have an enjoyable and rewarding experience within sport. Find an inclusive sports club using their Club Finder tool, as well as support and resources for starting your own club.

Trans Can Sport

A not-for-profit, community interest company based in Brighton and Hove, created to support trans people to get into exercise and healthy living.

TReNBI FC

TReNBI FC is a mixed-level football space for trans, non-binary, intersex and gender exploring adults (TNBI+). They offer free football every Saturday morning in Brighton. 

Trans Swimming Brighton

For anyone whose gender expression has been keeping them from swimming. Every Wednesday 8pm - 9pm at St Luke's Swimming Pool, Brighton.

Misfits

Misfits is a fitness, wellbeing and self defence programme focussing on confidence building whilst breaking down the barriers between the Trans+ community and traditional gym spaces. Sessions run in Brighton.

Hastings Rec FC

Hastings Rec FC is a mixed-ability football group. They offer pay-what-you-can football on Thursdays in Hastings.

Information on Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)

Contraception information

Clinic T

Clinic T is a trans and non-binary friendly sexual health and contraception service offering testing and treatment for STIs, help with bleeding control and contraception, cervical cytology, vaccination, social support and signposting to local partner support organisations.

Video on cervical screening

HPV self-testing for the transgender community

Self-TI is a research study looking at self-testing for the human papilloma virus (HPV) in the transgender community.

General TNBI administration advice

Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC)

Sussex Gender Service can support you with your application for a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC).

As part of your GRC application, you need to submit two reports from two doctors, or a doctor and a psychologist.

  • Your first document 'Report A' - you can submit your letter from SGS which contains the diagnosis of 'gender incongruence'. This is usually after your second appointment at SGS. Please ask us if you are unsure if you have this letter.
  • Your second document 'Report B' - you can ask your GP for a supporting letter. We can provide a template for your GP, please contact us if you would like this.

You can access support from the care navigators with your GRC application or GRC outcome. 

Other information regarding name changes

Deed poll

Drivers licence name/gender change

Name change by statutory declaration

A formal, sworn statement of your name change. It must be signed in the presence of a legal professional (e.g., solicitor).

Passport

Change name/gender marker on NHS health records

Gender Construction Kit

A comprehensive guide "made for UK queers by UK queers". Designed to guide you through all aspects of updating and exploring your gender, including changing details on ID, updating NHS records, and finding your style.

Gender Swap CIC

G(end)er Swap is a UK based LGBTIQ+ style outreach organisation that supports trans and gender non-conforming individuals to access style resources and community.

TNBI Support Across Sussex

A map of support groups, social groups, and organisations that support trans, non-binary & intersex people across Sussex. 

The Clare Project

Run by and for trans, non-binary, gender-variant and gender-questioning people across Brighton, Hove, East Sussex and West Sussex. Psychosocial support groups, information sessions, workshops and excursions. See The Claire Project resources page.

Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard

Listening, advice and support for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer community.

Gendered Intelligence

A support line for trans people who are waiting for gender affirming healthcare and those around them. All contact handlers are trans and/or non-binary and are trained to help with:

  • Finding social groups in your area
  • Listening to how you are doing and feeling
  • Support strategies as you wait to be seen by your gender identity clinic
  • Therapy options near you
  • Any questions you might have.

The support line is open Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 2pm-7pm and Wednesday and Friday 10am-3pm. 

Galop

National charity for LGBTQIA+ victims of domestic abuse, hate crime or violence.

TransActual

A community interest company, which aims to empower trans and non-binary people as well as inform and educate others about the issues which trans and non-binary people face.

Web: transactual.org.uk

Navigate

A peer support group for anyone who identifies as transmasculine, non-binary, intersex and gender-diverse assigned female at birth (AFAB) people. Regular meetings are held on the second Friday of every month. The meetings are a hybrid of in person in Brighton, with an online link also.

Spectra

Spectra offers social groups, 121 support, counselling and workshops. Spectra’s services are delivered by people of trans experience themselves in a friendly, safe, confidential, non-judgemental and accessible space. They are a London based service, but offer many services online or via telephone.

Trans Health Hub from WellBN

A pilot working in partnership with The Clare Project to improve access to healthcare and support for trans, non-binary, intersex and gender variant people aged 16+.

Allsorts Youth Project

Allsorts Youth Project listens to, connects and supports children and young people under 26 who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or exploring their sexual orientation and/or gender identity (LGBT+) and their families.

Hastings and Rother Rainbow Alliance Trans Group

A peer social support group for those questioning their gender or at any stage of transitioning.

Bourne Out LGBTQ+ Café

An inclusive café and social space for the LGBTQ+ community in Eastbourne.

Citizen’s Advice

National charity for workers and consumer rights.

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