Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard has announced it is reopening its Trans and Non-Binary Link service, a social prescribing service which links people to community services and groups to improve their health and wellbeing.
Due to the current social distancing measures, it is not currently able to offer face-to-face appointments, however it will be offering appointments online using Zoom, Whatsapp, or on the phone (call backs can be given so no phone credit is needed).
Switchboard chief executive Lyndsay Macadam said: ‘I am very pleased to be relaunching the trans and non-binary social prescribing service, particularly at this time when people are experiencing higher levels of need around wellbeing and need more support to access local services, many of which have changed the way they are operating during the current crisis.
‘Many communities, particularly those with protected characteristics or multiple marginalised identities, are likely to experience higher levels of social isolation or greater difficulties accessing services now more than ever and our Trans and Non-Binary Link project offers a practical, supportive and confidential service to help improve health and wellbeing.”
Switchboard is currently taking on new referrals, please fill out the online referral form here, or call on 07928830757 if you are unable to access this.
Email: translink@switchboard.org.uk
Phone: 07928830757
Trans and Non-Binary Link is a social prescribing service in Brighton and Hove that links you to community services and groups to improve your health and wellbeing.
What it can help with:
- Anxiety, stress and depression
- Housing, money and benefits issues
- Isolation and loneliness
- Language and cultural barriers
- Lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise
- Navigating transition
- Work and unemployment
Please note Switchboard is not a medical service and cannot offer or give advice on medical conditions. Please call your GP or 111 if you have any medical concerns/needs, and 999 in an emergency.
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