We will be adding to the list of useful links below. All have been selected for their value in supporting or being directly involved in work and services to support LGB&T equality and/or educational work to promote awareness to broader society of inclusiveness towards our LGB&T communities and LGB&T pride generally, in Dorset and beyond.
Network linked:
Olympics legacy anti-homophobia exhibition project — http://www.timeforchange-now.co.uk/
Just A Ball Game?— the UK’s foremost anti-homophobia and anti-transphobia in football grassroots campaign group. JBG? works with both grass roots and professional sports groups, organisations , authorities, along with governments, education establishments and trade unions to build on their existing work. http://justaballgame.co.uk/
General:
Bourne Free: Bournemouth Dorset & Poole’s LGBT Pride organisation, responsible for organising the Bournemouth-based nationally renowned Gay Pride Festival: http://bournefree.co.uk/
Space Youth Project: Dorset’s youth project for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender young people: http://www.spaceyouthproject.co.uk/
Over the Rainbow: Advice, support and information for the Bournemouth Dorset & Poole LGB&T community, with special emphasis on NHS services such as screening, etc.. Based in the heart of Bournemouth’s LGBT quarter, the Triangle. Website
Pan-Dorset LGB&T Health Advisory Group: Created in the late summer of 2015 the group’s work is to engage with pan-Dorset NHS organisations (hospital trusts, the Dorset CCG, DHUFT, etc.) to represent equality and inclusion needs of all sections of our Bournemouth Dorset & Poole LGB&T community — webpage
Compassion in Dying: The Network through ‘Silver Moments’ is very pleased to be working with this important LGBT-friendly bereavement related organisation. The following link provides valuable information resources for those who have undergone or are experiencing bereavement: Website
Partner & supporting organisations:
Please visit our Support page for details of partnering & supporting organisations
Trans / T community:
Facial Team Livestreams video resources — https://facialteam.eu/event-category/livestreams/ An outstanding information resource for our Trans community members. ‘Lilia’s livestreams are a collection of over 50 colorful conversations with opinion-leaders on a variety of topics of interest to trans people as well as their loved ones…’
Sophie Cook — Trans community member and nationally renowned motivational speaker: Sophie is the LGB&T Dorset Equality Network’s first Patron. http://www.sophiecook.me.uk/
Debbie Louise-Cannon — Trans inclusion expert, writer and mentor: http://www.debbiecannon.co.uk/