Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Issues
Life in Newcastle
Newcastle has a thriving and growing gay scene, mostly based in the area around the Centre for Life, and there are also lots of other ‘gay friendly’ social and cultural venues. There are a number of local services, as you’ll see below, which offer support, advice and information on LGBT issues, and the size of the city means you’ll soon get to know people.
If you identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender, you may face the same sorts of issues as a student as you do in wider society; homophobic bullying, heterosexism, social isolation, or just wondering where it is safe to be ‘out’.
You may be wondering where the local gay scene is, and how to meet other LGBT people.
You may be unsure about your sexual orientation or gender identity, and may feel you need support to explore this.
Please see the contacts and links below for local services and national websites which offer support and information about LGBT issues, including local listings.
If you need support with difficulties you are facing because of your sexual orientation or gender identity, you can also access support from Welfare & International Support, Counselling & Mental Health Support and the Student Union LGBT Society.
Contacts
Newcastle Lesbian and Gay Switchboard:
(0191) 261 8555 (Mon–Thurs, 7pm–10pm)
Newcastle Lesbian Line:
(0191) 261 2277 (Tue 7pm-10pm) Support and referral service. Organises face to face meetings. Information about lesbian issues and other local services and social activities/venues for lesbians
North East Lesbian and Bisexual Women’s Network:
(01274) 308 882 or north@clgb.org.uk
(0191) 233 1333. 11 Nelson Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 5AN
Local service for men who have sex with men, and men who are unsure about their sexuality. Information and advice on safe sex, the local gay scene, and how to meet other gay and bisexual men, legal issues, sexual abuse, coming out and relationships. Video and book lending service, leaflets and free gay papers.
Friend Newcastle Women’s Group:
(0191) 261 8555 – Meets 2nd and 4th Thursday of month, 7.30pm–9.30pm,
Nationwide LGBT youth organisation giving information about LGBT issues, national and local listings, campaigning.
Stonewall - the Lesbian, Gay and bisexual charity:
Web pages for Stonewall, LGBT community and campaigning organisation. Wide ranging information on LGBT evens, politics, legal advice, campaigns etc.
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