PEER SUPPORT

ONE-TO-ONE PEER SUPPORT SESSIONS

Peer Support at Trans Plus have now moved to a self-referral system for our one-to-one support sessions which you can access via the link below.

Please fill in the form to let us know some details about you and the support you are looking for and one of our team will be in touch within 72 hours to confirm receipt and let you know the next steps.

TransPlus Peer Support Self-Referral Form – Fill in form

TransPlus Peer Support Leaflet – Click to read more about what we do and who we see

If you have any difficulty filling in the referral form, you can ask for assistance from one of our clinicians at any of your Trans Plus appointments (including telephone appointments).

WE ALSO RUN MONTHLY IN-PERSON AND ONLINE PEER SUPPORT GROUPS

These are trans/non-binary-only spaces that you can come to regularly or drop into whenever you like.

What the groups are: An optional, informal and friendly space for people to ask questions and get advice, as well as being a way to meet other trans/non-binary people, share experiences and socialise.

What they aren’t: Compulsory, an assessment, or group therapy.

Social

The Wednesday Social is a monthly social space for Trans Plus service users. The social is a friendly, relaxed environment where you can make friends, play card games and get creative with arts and crafts.

Dates and time

Socials take place at 4pm-6pm on the following Wednesdays. There is no need to book in advance, feel free to attend any sessions.

28^th Jan – Movie night
25^th Feb – Crafts (crafting supplies available but encourage you to bring and share your own)
25^th Mar – Make up & manicures – For all genders!
29^th Apr – Game night
27^th May – Mindfulness pamper session
24^th Jun – Placard making session for Trans+ Pride
29^th Jul – Arty outing (TBC)
26^th Aug – Picnic in Soho Gardens
30th Sep – Vision board creation
28^th Oct – Spooky crafts & Quiz
25^th Nov – Festive movie night
16^th Dec – Bauble painting/decorating

Location

The Victoria Board Room @ 56 Dean Street

We understand that groups aren’t for everyone. If you would like to talk to a member of the Peer Support Team, please e-mail us on chelwest.transplusinfo@nhs.net with ‘Peer Support’ in the subject line and one of our team will be in touch.

Online Groups

Online groups will meet monthly on Wednesday evenings from 5-6pm on the following dates. There is no need to book in advance, feel free to attend any sessions.

Online groups are open to all service users and will have a theme for each session. See below for the MS Teams link for these sessions – We ask that this link isn’t shared with anyone who isn’t a Trans Plus Service user.

Dates and time

Socials take place from 5-6pm on the following dates:

18^th Feb – Share your self-care tips
18^th March – Finding safe spaces (online and in-person)
15^th April – Workplace inclusion – Sharing your experiences
13^th May – Gender expression through fashion
10^th June – GRC application support
15^th July – Intersectionality – Unique challenges and support
12^th August – Queer Media – books, films, or podcasts with trans representation
16^th Sept – Managing dysphoria – sharing tips and practices
14^th Oct – Gender beyond the binary – What does gender mean to you
11^th Nov – GRC application support
9^th Dec – Year in review – share your successes and challenges

If you have any feedback or suggestions for the group, please drop a message into our digital suggestion box.

Keep scrolling for details on how to join.

ONE-TO-ONE PEER SUPPORT SESSIONS

WE ALSO RUN MONTHLY IN-PERSON AND ONLINE PEER SUPPORT GROUPS

Social

Online Groups

Regular peer support groups, either online or in-person