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Writers - Paul Matthews, Nick Laird, Allie Cherry, James Whyte, Alan Surgeon, Linda Thompson, Ann Mariott, Paul Robertson. Edit and Design - Brian Houston
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NEW DEVELOPMENTSResearch on the health needs and experiences of transsexuals in Scotland, which has been commissioned by the LGBT INCLUSION Project and will be carried out by researchers at Glasgow University. A new National Transgender Stakeholders Group, which had, at the first meeting last month, representatives from: The Sandyford Trans Support Group, Transmen Scotland, Crosslynx, Transalba, NHS LGBT Health INCLUSION Project and Beyond Barriers, The LGBT Centre for Health & Wellbeing, LGBT Youth, Sandyford Initiative, Metropolitan Community Church and a Tayside community member. The development of a training pack, including a video looking at experiences of discrimination, on transgender issues. And lastly, an Open Day event is being held, for anyone who identifies as TG or who is exploring their gender, on Saturday 12th June in Edinburgh. The day is being hosted by The LGBT Centre for Health and Wellbeing, in partnership with LGBT Youth Scotland. TRANSGENDER CONTACTSCOMMUNITY SUPPORT GROUPS3G Grampian Gender GroupThe Grampian Gender Group is a support/help group for Trans-people. Helpline 07050 562 175 http://members.tripod.co.uk/TriGs Crosslynx (Glasgow-based)Helpline providing information for Transgender people. The helpline is run on Monday evenings from 7.30-9.30pm. 0141 847 0787 Transgender Support Group (Glasgow)Clients of the Sandyford Initiative Gender Identity Clinic have set up a support group. For further information, contact Colin MacKillop, Community Access Worker at the Sandyford: 0141 211 8168 Transmen Scotland (Edinburgh-based)Supporting all female to male transgender and transsexual people. e-mail: [email protected] TransAlbaAims to support both pre and post-op transsexuals, their families and friends. e-mail: [email protected] West Lothian Transgender Support GroupThe group is designed to offer a place for TV and TS individuals, along with their partners and families, to meet and talk about issues that may be of concern to them. e-mail: [email protected] SCOTLAND WIDE LGBT ORGANISATIONSBeyond Barriers (Glasgow-based)Aims to challenge homophobia and prejudice, and work towards a Scotland that celebrates equality and diversity. 0141 574 0242 Diversitay (Dundee)Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Switchboard telephone helpline 7 to 10pm on Monday nights. 01382 202620 Equality Network (Edinburgh-based)Equality Network campaigns for human rights for LGBT people in Scotland. 0131 550 3833 Glasgow LGBT CentreFor further information and links on transgender issues, check out the website 0141 221 7203 Holy Trinity Metropolitan Community Church (Edinburgh)Part of the international Metropolitan Community Churches Movement and we seek to offer a safe, affirming space -irrespective of sexuality or gender identity. Inclusion for Health (Glasgow-based)LGBT Centre for Health and Wellbeing (Edinburgh)0131 523 1100 LGBT Youth Scotland (Edinburgh-based)LGBT Youth Scotland provide a range of services and opportunities for young people, families and professionals. 0131 622 2266 Parents Enquiry Scotland (Edinburgh-based)Support for parents and families of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender sons and daughters For parents and families of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people. 0131 556 6047 / 337 5258 / 664 4496 www.parentsenquiryscotland.org Stonewall Scotland (Glasgow-based)UK WEBSITESThe Beaumont Society have provided a support network for transgender, transvestite, transsexual and the cross-dressing community since 1966. The FTM Network is predominantly for transsexual men -open to all TG and TS people, or those exploring this aspect of their gender. The Gender Trust website carries details of regional support organisations and affiliated groups around the UK and across the world Mermaids aims are simple; to support children and teenagers up to the age of 19, who are trying to cope with gender identity issues. Press for Change website is essential for trans legal, medical and employment information. www.pfc.org.uk
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