Support - Current students - University of Staffordshire

There are many local and national resources available to you if you need help, advice, or support with any concerns or issues you may be facing.

Equality Challenge Unit - Trans
Gender Trust Glossary - glossary of terms based on information from the Gender Trust.
Tranzwiki - a comprehensive directory of the groups campaigning for, supporting or assisting transgender people across the UK, and has been developed by GIRES.
Trans Timeline (PDF, file size: 674KB)
Supporting a Student or Member of Staff who is Transitioning (PDF, file size: 596KB) (ECU, 2013)

Local support

Trans-Staffordshire is a grassroots organization to bring the Trans community of Staffordshire and Stoke together providing several safe and confidential spaces which will provide opportunities for Trans people to meet socially, provide support and offer peer advice for trans people navigating the legal and medical obstacle course surrounding transition.
Disability Solutions - support for disabled people who are LGBT

Beaumont Society - promotes better understanding of, and provides support for, all members of the transgendered community
Gender Advisory Bureau - transgender awareness training services
Gender Network - Information and support on trans and gender issues
GIRES (Gender Identity Research and Education Society) - information for trans people, their families and the professionals who care for them
Press for Change - campaigning for respect and equality for all transpeople
Sparkle - Annual transgender event held in July in Manchester
Imaan - LGBTQI Muslim support group
CACH (Chase Against Crimes of Hate)
Victim Support - national body giving free and confidential help to victims of crime
Tcrime (GIRES) GIRES - transphobic crime can be reported confidentially, anonymously and by a third party
NUS LGBT+ (National Union of Students) – Dedicated to proactively fighting for LGBT+ rights, ensuring that all identities are respected, challenging LGBT+ racism, ableism, sexism, etc.