Links
This page has a whole host of links, with summaries of many websites to help you find those most useful for you. If you have a favourite that isn't listed please let us know and we will consider including it. Please note that we do not ordinarily include commercial websites.
Armed Forces
Proud2Serve
The LGBT E-Network for the British Armed Forces, aiming to provide support, information and networking for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender serving, ex-serving personnel and their families both at home and abroad.
Bisexual
Bi Community News
Britain's biggest selling bisexual magazine – giving voice to the bi community since 1995.
BiCon (UK national bisexual convention)
BiCon is the UK's national Bisexual Convention: a weekend-long gathering for bi people, their friends, partners, and others with a supportive interest in bisexuality. BiCon is held in a different part of the UK each year.
Community
Consortium of Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Voluntary Organisations
A national membership organisation focusing on the development and support of LGBT groups and projects; so they can deliver direct services and campaign for individual rights.
The Lesbian & Gay Foundation
The Lesbian & Gay Foundation (LGF) is a vibrant charity with a wide portfolio of well-established services and a rapidly developing range of new initiatives aimed at meeting the needs of lesbian, gay and bisexual people.
Counselling Directory
A UK wide counselling support network including sections on emotional disorders and extensive listings of qualified counsellors.
Counselling Services
Allways Counselling Service
Counselling and support service dealing with a wide range of issues. (Note that this is a paid service.)
Hypnotherapy Directory
Hypnotherapy Directory is a UK based online directory listing hypnotherapists who are members of a professional body or those who have sent in copies of their qualifications and insurance cover. The directory is run by a team dedicated to promoting the benefits of hypnotherapy.
Disability
Deaf Queer Resource Center
A national nonprofit resource and information center for, by and about the Deaf Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transsexual, Intersex and Questioning communities .
Domestic Violence
Broken Rainbow
Broken Rainbow LGBT Domestic Violence (UK) is a registered charity with an objective to relieve the distress and suffering caused to lesbians, gay men, bisexual and transgender people by domestic violence and abuse.
Drugs & Alcohol
All About Poppers
A very thorough collection of links to articles and pages about poppers; regularly referenced by researchers around the world.
Talk to Frank
Comprehensive information and advice about drug use for those using or friends and family worried about drug use.
Alcohol Concern
The national agency on alcohol misuse campaigning for effective alcohol policy and improved services for people whose lives are affected by alcohol-related problems.
DrugScope
DrugScope is the national membership organisation of the drug field and claims to be the UK's leading independent centre of expertise on drugs.
Smokefree
Part of NHS Choices, a comprehensive guide to giving up smoking; offering information and advice and a free Quit Kit to help giving up.
Lifeline
One of the oldest non-statutory drugs agencies in the UK, Lifeline intends to relieve poverty, sickness and distress amongst those persons affected by addiction to drugs of any kind.
Education
LGBT History Month
Lesbian Gay Bisexual Trans History Month takes place every year in February. The website gives information and resources around LGBT history and details of the campaign.
Schools Out!
Schools Out aims to provide a formal and informal support network for all people who want to raise the issue of homophobia, transphobia and heterosexism in education.
Equality
Peter Tatchell Gay & Human Rights Campaigns
Latest news and information about the controversial LGBT and human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell and the campaigns he is involved in.
Stonewall
The lesbian, gay and bisexual campaigning charity, set up in 1989 to fight against Section 28 of the Local Government Act and now campaigning for equal rights for LGBT people in all areas of life.
UK Gay Men's Health Network
The UK Gay Men's Health Network (GMHN) aims to improve the health and wellbeing of gay men primarily by lobbying government bodies, health planners, policy makers and funders with a view to effecting structural changes.
UK Lesbian & Gay Immigration Group
The UKLGIG is a charity that promotes equality and dignity for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people who seek asylum in the UK, or who wish to immigrate here to be with their same-sex partner.
Gender Equality in the Workplace
A history of equality for women in education and the workplace with an Australian perspective on the OpenColleges online learning website.
Ethnicity
Family & Parenting
Gay Men's Health Services (Regional)
Health
Embarrassing Issues
Expert advice for 'delicate' problems.
PACE
Promoting lesbian and gay health.
HIV and AIDS
HIV i-Base
Treatment information for healthcare professionals and HIV-positive people.
NAM Aidsmap
Information on HIV and AIDS.
Homophobia & Hate Crime
Galop
Galop works to prevent and challenge homophobic and transphobic hate crime in Greater London. They reduce crimes against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people and campaign for an improved criminal justice system.
True Vision
Comprehensive information about homophobic and transphobic hate crimes (as well as hate crimes based on race, religion or disability) and details and forms for reporting such crimes.
Victim Support
The national charity giving free and confidential help to victims of crimes, witnesses, their family, friends and anyone else affected across England and Wales.
Information & Directories
Local HIV Services
Terrence Higgins Trust Swindon
Tel: 01793 554825 Email: info.swindon@tht.org.uk THT offers support to anyone living with HIV, and their friends and families. Services include counselling, drop-ins, and a sexual health clinic.
Local Pubs & Clubs
The Pink Rooms
Regent Circus, Swindon, Wiltshire.
Local Social Groups
Gay Outdoor Club
08448 700462
Magazines & Publications
News
Personals & Chat
Prison
Professional
Religion
Research
Sexual Abuse & Male Rape
AMSOSA
(Adult Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse)
Socialising & Sport
Transsexual
Press For Change
Campaigning for respect and equality for all trans people.