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The Bisexual Index
The Bisexual Index exists to provide information about bisexuality, to highlight biphobia and to direct anyone affected to the UK’s bisexual community.
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KISS
KISS is a social group in London made up of women who identify either as lesbian, bisexual or queer and are of South Asian or Middle Eastern or North African descent. Some have been out for a long time and some are just ‘coming out’. Wherever you are at with your sexuality, this can be a space for you.
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Naz Project London
Naz Project London (NPL) provides sexual health and HIV prevention and support services to targeted Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities in London. You can get in touch by phone on 020 8741 1879, Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 5.30pm, or log onto www.naz.org.uk
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BiUK
BiUK is an umbrella organisation for various bisexuality research projects and events in the UK.
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London Lesbian and Gay Switchboard
London Lesbian & Gay Switchboard (LLGS) provides an information, support and referral service for lesbians, gay men, bisexual, trans people and anyone who needs to consider issues around their sexuality. The services include a helpline, online chat through instant messaging, email support, information on sexual health and the Turing Network database, a public access search facility that enables anyone to look for support or services catering for the LGBT community.
Helpline: 0300 330 0630 (10am-11pm)
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The Queer Youth Network
The Queer Youth Network is a national non-profit making organisation that is run by and for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered (LGBT) and Queer Young People and is based in the United Kingdom.
They aim to represent the needs and views of LGBT Young People through campaigning for greater visibility and equal rights, as well as providing general support and information to those who are just 'coming out' or who are suffering the effects of homophobia.
National Queer Youth Line: 0208 123 6958
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Stonewall Housing
Stonewall Housing provides housing advice to lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) people of all ages through a weekday telephone helpline and 3 weekly drop-in surgeries in different venues across London. The advice has been awarded the Legal Services Commission’s Quality Mark and covers a range of issues such as, homophobic and transphobic harassment, domestic abuse, homelessness, succession, repossession and insecure, substandard or overcrowded accommodation. Stonewall Housing also chairs the Older LGBT Housing Group, made up of organisations and individuals who aim to improve housing, care and support services and scope the development of specific services for older LGBT people. For free, confidential advice please call 020 7359 5767 or email info@stonewallhousing.org
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The Gender Trust
The Gender Trust, is a Registered Charity in a position to help adults throughout the United Kingdom who are Transsexual, Gender Dysphoric, Transgender, or those whose lives are affected by gender identity issues.
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Terence Higgins Trust
Terrence Higgins Trust is an HIV and sexual health charity which offers a wide range of support services, including emotional support and information by phone, help with accessing HIV testing, treatment advice and counselling. Whatever your sexuality, HIV status, gender, cultural background or ethnic origin, THT has services set up with your needs in mind. If you’re affected by HIV, then they’ll try to help. Call their helpline on 0808 802 1221 from 10am until 10pm on weekdays, and from 12noon until 6pm at weekends. Email info@tht.org.uk for confidential advice and support.
www.tht.org.uk/
Broadcasts
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BBC Radio 4Wed 6 Jun 2012 11:00 BBC Radio 4
Matthew Bannister on Ray Manzarek, Jorge Videla, Zahra Shahid Hussain and Eddie Braben.