SUPPORT LINKS FOR TRANS PEOPLE IN WALES AND THE UK

This Carrd is run by Trans Aid Cymru.To keep up to date on what we're doing, follow us on Twitter and Instagram, like our Facebook page, and request to join our Facebook group if you'd like to be a part of the community!We sometimes call for volunteers, post opportunities and host meetups and events!If you are interested in what we do, check out our projects here!
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RESOURCES FOR TRANS PEOPLE

TRANSITION GUIDES & TOOLSMENTAL HEALTHSUPPORT GROUPSHOMELESSNESS HELP AND ADVICECOST OF LIVING HELP AND ADVICE

ADDITIONAL LINKS

LGBT Law Clinic - Free Legal AdviceGet A Voter IDGuidance for Talking to JournalistsG(end)er SwapAn Index of Writings About Trans and Non-Binary People


HOW TO BE AN ALLY

RESOURCES FOR TEACHERSDONATE TO CHARITIES

ADDITIONAL LINKS

Guide to Being a Trans AllyResources for Parents and CarersContact Your Local MP


Contact

If you'd like to add resources to this list, contact us via the below.

Gender KitTrans Friendly GP'sGet Help Talking to the GPTransgender Teen Survival GuideChanging Your NHS Details (Gender Kit)Changing Your Legal Documents (Gender Kit)How to Apply For a Gender Recognition CertificateFree Deed Poll

HELPLINESCOUNSELLING

Mindline Trans+Switchboard LGBT+LGBT+ CymruSamaritans

FREE COUNSELLING AVAILABLE

MindAffordable TalkCommunity CounsellingThe Amber Project (12-25 Years Only)

LOW COST COUNSELLING

Breathe UKConnected Counselling (Cardiff)LGBT+ Cymru

Cardiff BasedNewport BasedSwansea,Neath and Port Talbot BasedOther Areas of Wales and Wales WideOnline and Other Areas of the UK

Trans Aid Cymru MeetupsAll T*, No Shade - Cardiff, Valleys and ValeImpact (13-21 Years Only)Glitter Cymru (For BAME)

GWIR (formerly Newport LGBTQ+ Youth Group)TRANSport - Newport And Surrounding AreasLGBT+ Newport

4YP (13-16 Years Only)Swansea Marina Social WalksSadie's Butterflies (Swansea)Molly's House (Neath Port Talbot)Swansea Transgender Network

Platfform - CaerphillyBridgend Out Of Hours

Umbrella Cymru - OnlineGendered Intelligence - Online and London/Leeds

ShelterStonewall HousingPlatfformContact Us Directly

Finding Work

HELP WITH RENT, FOOD, BILLS ETC:

RENTFOODCOUNCIL TAXENERGY BILLSWATER BILLSPHONE/BROADBAND/TV BILLSFREE PERIOD PRODUCTS

Citizens AdviceDiscretionary Housing PaymentDiscretionary Housing Payment (Cardiff)Private Rental Debt Advice (Cardiff and The Vale)Contact Us Directly

CARDIFF

OTHER

Cwtch-Up Food BankWild Thing - Pay What You Can CafeCathays Community FridgeFree Plant Based Meals£15 of Food for £2Free Solidarity Veg BoxesSt Mellons Pantry (£5 a Week for £15-20 of Food)

Hope Pantry (Merthyr Tydfil - £3.50 a Week for £10 of Food)

Check If You Can Pay Less Council TaxCouncil Tax ReductionDiscounts and Exemptions for Full-Time StudentsContact Us Directly

Advice If You're Struggling to PayCitizens AdviceWarm and Safe Homes AdviceGet on the Cheapest Provider (Cardiff and The Vale)Free Grants, Regardless of Your Current Supplier£49 Fuel Voucher for Prepayment MetersContact Us Directly

Citizens AdviceContact Us Directly

Citizens AdviceHow to Cancel Your PlansDispute a BillContact Us Directly

SwanseaSt Mellons - CardiffCardiff Met Students UnionSplott - Cardiff

Achieving Trans InclusionTrans Ally 101Stonewall Resources and Workshops

G(end)er SwapTrans Aid CymruQueer Book FundGendered IntelligenceThe Outside ProjectStonewallMermaids