Trans Day of Visibility, or International Transgender Day of Visibility, is a worldwide day to celebrate trans people and raise awareness.
It’s difficult to know how many trans people in the UK and across the world are affected by cancer. However, we know that trans people may experience inequalities and difficulties in accessing the right healthcare treatment and support. It’s important to seek the right medical help and guidance if you have a symptom which is worrying you. Cancer Research UK have some online information around cancer screenings if you are trans or non-binary.
If you’re interested in reading more about what being transgender means or finding some other resources if you’re transgender and affected by cancer, take a look at our Transgender Awareness Week blog.
Whether or not you have been personally diagnosed with cancer, there are lots of other places where you can find information and support as well. In today’s blog, we’re highlighting some organisations across the UK that offer tailored support for trans people and their families.
LGBT Foundation
The LGBT Foundation have released their own blog post about Trans Day of Visibility this year. Based in Greater Manchester, the charity also have a Trans Programme which aims to support trans people in a variety of ways, from health and wellbeing to developing new skills and confidence. Through the Trans Programme’s website pages, you can also find further helplines and support groups.
Imaan
Imaan is Europe’s largest charity supporting LGBTQI+ Muslims, and is based in London. They have their own online community forum, alongside lots of further information and support on their website.
GIRES
GIRES is the Gender Identity Research and Education Society, who are a UK wide organisation who work to support trans and gender diverse people of all ages, including non-binary and non-gender people. Part of GIRES’ work is maintaining a directory of organisations and support groups campaigning for or supporting trans and gender non-conforming individuals and their families, called Transwiki.
Mind Out
Mind Out are a LGBTQ mental health service. They have lots of information and guidance online, alongside an online support chat service. They have trans and gender diverse specific support sessions available:
Mondays 12-2pm - Non-binary/gender diverse specific session
Tuesdays 3pm - 5pm - QTIPOC [Queer, Trans, Intersex People of Colour] specific session
Fridays 12pm - 2pm - Trans-specific session
Mermaids
Mermaids is a charity which is dedicated to supporting transgender, non-binary and gender diverse children and young people, alongside their parents and families.
Scottish Trans Alliance
The Scottish Trans Alliance are a charity which are working for everyone in Scotland to be safe and valued whatever their gender identity and gender reassignment status. Their work includes their heatlhCARE campaign, which has information and support around accessing the right healthcare and how to make a complaint.
Chrysalis
Chrysalis are a charity which run online support groups for trans and gender diverse people.
Would you be interested in reading more?
Check out our other recent blogs around raising awareness and highlighting support options for LGBT+ people affected by cancer.
Macmillan’s Online Community is a welcoming and inclusive place to find support, both in our LGBTIQ+ forum and across the site. If you feel that we could do more to help trans and gender diverse people to find support on our forums, we’d love to hear from you. Please reach out to us via email at community@macmillan.org.uk.
