Support for All (including carers and veterans)
LGBT+
Some links on this page have been colour coded to make it easier to find the information you need:
LOCAL SUPPORT - SELF REFERRAL
From LGBT Bucks
An excellent website which brings together in one place links to local and national websites in key areas, providing information and support helplines Social & Support – LGBT Bucks
Sexual Health Support
From Sexual Health Buckinghamshire
Sexual health service for Buckinghamshire
- Find a bSHaW Service Centre Find a bSHaW Service Centre | Sexual Health Bucks
- LGBT*+ section (see bottom of page “Need to speak to someone?” for contact details) LGBT*+ | Sexual Health Bucks
- Men who have sex with men: “how to look after your health” Men who have sex with men | Sexual Health Bucks
Local Groups
From Aylesbury Vale LGBT Social Group
Welcome to Aylesbury Vale LGBT Social Group Aylesbury Vale LGBT Social Group – Home
From Qualliance
“Provides support, information and representation for the LGBTQ+ people who live, work and play in Milton Keynes and Bedford.” Bringing together the local LGBTQ+ community | Q:alliance
Other local support
There is local support for wellbeing, which includes mental, physical and social wellbeing and support with risk factors such as smoking and alcohol and drugs. There is also good local mental health support. See below:
Wellbeing
For all of us even without a health condition an attention to mental, social and physical wellbeing can be helpful.
Good physical wellbeing can support the treatment of a number of health conditions, and includes local support in the areas of
Reducing risk factors for some health conditions is well supported locally
Anxiety and depression
There is support for anxiety and depression see under
Broad mental health support
A summary of mental health support can be found under
NATIONAL SUPPORT - SELF REFERRAL
For everyone
From Switchboard LGBT+
Helpline: Advice and understanding Switchboard LGBT+ Helpline
From LGBT foundation
Helpline: “Our helpline provides thousands of hours of support and advice to thousands of people every year, many who feel like they have nowhere else to turn.” LGBT Foundation – Helpline and Email Support
From Stonewall
Contact Stonewall’s Information Service Contact Stonewall’s Information Service | Stonewall
From LGBT Bucks
Provides support helplines from various national organisations Social & Support – LGBT Bucks
Online support for people with autism
From the National Autistic Society
LGBTQ+ online branch LGBTQ+
FREQUENTY ASKED QUESTIONS
GENERAL INFORMATION
From LGBT Bucks
An excellent website which brings together in one place important national websites providing national information and support helplines Social & Support – LGBT Bucks
From Gov UK
Advice and Support for LGBT people Advice and Support for LGBT people – GOV.UK
From Stonewall
Contact us : which subdivides into areas of information Contact us | Stonewall
YOUNG people
From Patient info
What to do if you’re questioning your sexuality What to do if you’re questioning your sexuality | Am I gay? | Patient
From the Proud trust
Home of LGBT+ The Proud Trust – Home of LGBT+ Youth
OLDER ADULTS
From Age UK
Lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT+) Advice for LGBT older people | Age UK
MENTAL HEALTH
From the NHS
Mental health support if you’re lesbian, gay, bisexual or trans (LGBTQ+) Help for mental health problems if you’re LGBTQ – NHS
SEXUAL HEALTH
From Sexual Health Buckinghamshire
LGBT*+ LGBT*+ | Sexual Health Bucks
From the NHS
- Sexual health for lesbian and bisexual women Sexual health for lesbian and bisexual women – NHS
- Sexual health for gay and bisexual men Sexual health for gay and bisexual men – NHS
From the Terrence Higgins Trust
- Sexual Health (includes information for trans and non-binary people) Sexual health | Terrence Higgins Trust
- HIV HIV | Terrence Higgins Trust
CERVICAL SCREENING
From Patient info
- Do lesbian and bisexual women still need smear tests? Do lesbians still need smear tests for cervical cancer? | LGBT smear test | Patient
- Smear test myths you need to stop believing Cervical smear test myths you need to stop believing | Patient
Support for screening
There is excellent support and information for having a cervical smear, see under
HAVING A BABY
From the NHS
Having a baby if you are LGBT+ Having a baby if you are LGBT+ – NHS
From FFLAG
Provide “information for family and friends with a gay, lesbian or sexual member”
- Home page – includes resources such as book recommendations Welcome – FFLAG
- Free resources to download Booklets Posters and Forms – FFLAG
