Resources
Information
Ireland's Data
LGBT Ireland Report The LGBTIreland Report is a groundbreaking study of the mental health of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people in Ireland. It is the result of a very productive partnership between GLEN, BeLonG To, the National Office for Suicide Prevention and Trinity College Dublin.
My World Survey The National Study of Youth Mental Health in Ireland. Developed by UCD School of Psychology and Jigsaw, My World Survey 2 is Ireland’s largest and most comprehensive study of young people’s mental health and wellbeing.
BeLonG To Youth Services The Impact of Covid-19 Restrictions on LGBTI+ Young People in Ireland.
LGBT Ireland Life in Lockdown Survey The survey investigated a range of impacts of the first COVID-19 lockdown including mental health, physical health, home life, work, and community, as well as looking at awareness of LGBTI+ Services, particularly those offered by LGBT Ireland. In total, there were 1855 responses to the survey.
‘Believe me or not but I am who I am’: new report on lived experience of LGBT protection applicants The research titled ‘Believe me or not but I am who I am’ aims to give voice to LGBTI+ people in the international protection process in Ireland, and to amplify those voices through clear, targeted recommendations for reform in the in the international protection assessment process that could make a significant difference for LGBTI+ applicants.
UK Data
Rainbow Britain Report 2022 For decades now, we have seen a steady increase in social acceptance of lesbian, gay and bi relationships, and steady increase in the percentage of the population who identify as lesbian, gay or bi. Measuring the trans population and attitudes to trans people through social surveys is a newer phenomenon, so we don’t have the same longitudinal data. This groundbreaking report using data from Ipsos UK paints a picture of a Britain that is becoming a Rainbow Nation. LGBTQ+ people, our lives and experiences are now more visible than they have ever been - in every community, and in all aspects of life, in Great Britain.
Transgender Healthcare Resources
TENI - This link directs you to their map of healthcare supports. Their resources tab also has a lot of other information such as a terminology guide, a list of guides for healthcare professionals and higher education, and information on how to apply for gender recognition certificates.
TENI Briefing Papers - Two brief papers on the depathologisation of gender identity, and on the model of care for gender-affirming healthcare.
WPATH - The World Professional Association for Transgender Health. If you would like to learn more about trans-specific healthcare, they offer great training courses throughout the year. This organization also publishes a Standards of Care document, now in it's eighth edition.
ICGP Guidelines for Providing Care for Transgender Patients in Primary Care
Tips for being an LGBTQ+ Inclusive Healthcare Provider
Resources for making your practice/office more inclusive:
Creating an LGBTQ-Friendly Practice
Birmingham LGBT Welcoming Toolkit for Primary Care Practices
General Tips and Advice
Language that liberates: 10 practical tips for LGBTQIA+ inclusive language
Videos
Queer History Lesson A Look Back at LGBTQ+ Wins in Ireland | RTÉ | Full playlist here.
Sex, Gender, and Sexuality - Explained
Training
HSE Land - LGBT+ Awareness and Inclusion: The Basics - This online module contains a number of healthcare-based scenarios to work though, will give you an understanding of LGBT+ identities and relevant health issues, and provide tips on how to be more inclusive of LGBT+ service users. You can also access activities for your workplace, resources to develop your knowledge, and tools to help you support LGBT+ people.
To find this course, log in and type "LGBT" into the search bar, and click "enroll and launch" under the course titled "LGBT+ Awareness and Inclusion: the basics"
Services
Here are some services you can refer health service users to:
National services:
• The HSE LGBT staff network: Igbti@hse.ie.
• LGBT Ireland. Phone (Office) 01 685 9280.
• Bi+ Ireland - contact biirelandnetwork@gmail.com.
• The Transgender Equality Network Ireland (TENI). Phone: (01) 873 3575.
• BeLonG To. Phone (01) 670 6223.
Sexual health services:
• Man2man.ie: sexual health for men who have sex with men.
• LGBT Gay Health Network (GHN). Phone: +353 (0)1 8734832.
• The Gay Men's Health Service.
Regional centres for LGBT+ support:
• Gay Project, Email: info@gayproject.ie Phone: 021 4300 430 or 087 1646 072.
• The Clonmel Community Resource Centre: LGB Adult Support Group and Trans Support Group can be contacted at 052-6129143 or 085-8541514.
• LINC, Advocating for Lesbian & Bisexual Women in Ireland. Phone (021) 480 8600.
• GOSHH, Gender, Orientation, Sexual Health, and HIV organisation, Limerick. Phone (061) 314 354.
• Outhouse, LGBT Resource Centre, Dublin. Phone (01) 873 4999.
• Dundalk Outcomers, LGBT+ social and befriending support services. Phone (042) 9329816; Email: info@outcomers.org
• Teach Solais, helpine: 1890 929 539.
Helplines:
• National LGBT helpline: 1890 929 539
• Gender identity family support line: 01 907 3707
• Gay switchboard Ireland: (01) 872 1055
Regional Peer Support Groups:
• Regional trans peer support groups visit www.teni.ie./support.
• Regional LGBT+ Youth Groups visit http://www.belongto.org/youngpeople/youth-groups/