LGBTQ+

LGBTQ+

Worthing Medical Group has been awarded a Gold status by Pride in Practice which works to improve the experience of LGBTQ+ people accessing primary care services.

We are an inclusive practice and aim to make everyone feel welcome and supported.

Below are some useful links for support and services.

We also offer an annual routine health review for those who identify as Trans, non-binary or intersex. For more information on this service. 

Website

Trans and Non-binary (TNB) health screening

Public health England information on screening and who is called for what depending on what Gender markers on a patients notes:

NHS population screening: information for trans and non-binary people

Information for patients on cancer and gender affirming hormones, reducing risk and screening:

Resources - OUTpatients

Visual information on how and what to check in your chest:

Trans and non-binary cancer screening | Cancer Research UK

Specific information for TNB people about cervical screening:

Chest Check 101 - Live through this

Cervical screening for trans men and/or non-binary people | Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust

Trans Can Sport: Dedicated to improving the lives of trans people through sports. Their website is Trans Can Sport. 

TransActual: Provides facts about trans rights and UK law, including information on name changes. For more details, visit: TransActual. 

Trans and non-binary support

For adults, the charity is based in Brighton but they also offer online groups/support:

The Clare Project | Transgender support and social group

For all LGBT+ people under 26- they have face to face groups in West Sussex:

Allsorts Youth Project

Support for transgender, non-binary and gender-diverse children and young people and their families:

About Mermaids - Mermaids 

Men who have sex with men health care

The sexual health clinic on Rowlands road offer online test kits, in person review for sexual health concerns, vaccinations, PrEP and more:

Sexual Health West Sussex - Sexual Health Services West Sussex

Information and support on HIV, sexual health, including testing and counselling:

Home | Terrence Higgins Trust 

Helping men escape domestic abuse:

ManKind Initiative - Supporting Male Victims of Domestic Abuse

Women who have sex with women health care

Information on why cervical screening (smear tests) are important for lesbian, gay and bisexual women:

Let’s talk about it…smear tests for lesbian, gay and bisexual women | Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust

LGBT health care/support

Mental health support:

Rainbow Mind | Championing LGBTQ+ Mental Health in London and Greater Manchester

Support for LGBT+ people who have experience abuse and violence:

Galop - the LGBT+ anti-abuse charity

Support line to discuss anything related to sexuality and gender identity eg relationships, sexual health, exploration, emotional support:

Homepage | Switchboard

Beyond Reflections: Offers support from practical advice and guidance to mental health, emotional support and wellbeing. Beyond Reflections

NHS Population Screening: Information for trans and non-binary people on NHS population screening is available from GOV.UK. NHS population screening: information for trans and non-binary people.

Gender Identity Research & Education Society: GIRES is a UK-wide volunteer-operated membership charity dedicated to improving the lives of trans and gender-diverse people of all ages, including non-binary individuals, and their families. Gender Identity Research & Education Society – Improving the Lives of Trans People