Welfare resources for LGBTQ+ medical students

The BMA medical students committee and the Association of LGBTQ+ Doctors and Dentists (GLADD) have co-created a list of links to welfare resources. This includes links to national/UK-wide charities, medicine-specific charities and university-specific resources.
Updated: Thursday 16 January 2025
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UK-wide resources

Organisation Link and description
Directory for South Asian social groups, support groups and organisations Directory produced on the LGBTHero website
Regard UK Supports LGBTQ+ individuals who self-identify as disabled
Akt Charity supporting LGBTQ+ individuals who are facing housing risk. Live chat available, with further resources on housing, health, mental health and finance
Galop Supporting LGBTQ+ individuals who are experiencing abuse and violence Have an abuse and violence helpline, refer a friend option and online forum
Gires Charity helping Trans and Gender non-conforming communities, including non-binary and non-gender individuals. Have resources for employment, education and have a comprehensive directory of groups and families across the UK
Hidayah Support for Muslims who are part of the LGBTQ+ community
IMAAN Organisation for LGBTQ+ muslim individuals
National Student Pride Careers focused LGBTQ+ support charity
Open Table Network Network of churches across England and Wales supporting the LGBTQ+ community
Parapride Charity advocating for visibility, education and awareness of LGBTQ+ disabled people
Zoteria Free app to flag LGBTQ+ hate incidents in the community and around
TransUnite Resources for Trans individuals to find support groups
LGBT Hero Charity
Switchboard Support line for anyone at any point in their journey. Safe space to discuss anything related to sexuality and gender identity.
Mermaid Charity offering a support helpline, resources and local networks for trans, non binary and gender diverse youth (20 years and under)
BMA wellbeing and support services Link
BMA support at medical school Link

South of England

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South East

South West

University-specific

Brighton and Sussex
University of Exeter
Plymouth
Southampton

London

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University-specific

Imperial College Medical School
King’s College London
UCL
St. Georges
Brunel

North of England

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University-specific 

Hull York Medical School
Lancaster Medical School
Leeds School of Medicine
Liverpool Medical School
Manchester
Newcastle
Sheffield
Lincoln medical school
Norwich/East Anglia
Sunderland

Midlands and East

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University-specific 

University of Birmingham Medical School
Cambridge University
Keele University
Lancaster Medical School
Nottingham
Norwich/East Anglia
Oxford
Kent and Medway
Buckingham
Surrey
Warwick

Scotland

Regional

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University-specific

University of Aberdeen
University of Dundee
University of Edinburgh
Glasgow
University of St Andrews

Wales

Regional

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University-specific

Cardiff University
Swansea University Medical School
North wales

Northern Ireland

Regional

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University-specific

Queens University Belfast
Ulster University