Generated by Rank Math SEO, this is an llms.txt file designed to help LLMs better understand and index this website. # Out of Place Studio: Services for the LGBTQ+ Community in Birmingham ## Sitemaps [XML Sitemap](https://blgbt.org/sitemap_index.xml): Includes all crawlable and indexable pages. ## Posts - [Focus on Black History Month: Marc Thompson](https://blgbt.org/black-history-month-marc-thompson/): Marc Thompson is an activist, and health promotion specialist, who has been involved in HIV activism since the 1980s, working to address the lack of services available with a focus on Black gay men. He is a co-founder of PrEPster, BLKOUT and co-director of The Love Tank CIC, and through his work with PrEPster, pushed for PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis – a drug that reduces the risk of getting HIV in HIV-negative people) to be made available on the NHS. - [Mpox: October 2022 latest](https://blgbt.org/monkeypox-august-2022-latest/): If you live in England, you can find your nearest vaccination site here: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/monkeypox/find-a-monkeypox-vaccination-site/ - [Birmingham listed 17 in most sexually liberal cities in the world for LGBTQ+ people](https://blgbt.org/birmingham-listed-17-in-most-sexually-liberal-cities-in-the-world-for-lgbtq-people/): Birmingham listed 17 in most sexually liberal cities in the world for LGBTQ+ people - [Apology from the Acting Chief Constable of West Midlands Police](https://blgbt.org/apology-from-the-west-midlands-police/): Birmingham LGBT welcomes the apology we have received from the Acting Chief Constable of West Midlands Police - [Building Brum’s Kiki Community with Eric Scutaro](https://blgbt.org/building-brums-kiki-community-with-eric-scutaro/): We've created this space to build the foundation for the future of the Kiki scene in Birmingham, and we want to unite the community to make this a reality. - [Birmingham Pride 2026](https://blgbt.org/birmingham-pride-2026/): A massive thank you to our volunteers, community and team for your help and support over Birmingham Pride weekend! Our team and volunteers put in a lot of work behind the scenes to get the centre ready and it all paid off, thank you. - [A free and sober space over Birmingham Pride weekend](https://blgbt.org/a-free-and-sober-space-over-birmingham-pride-weekend/): Birmingham LGBT centre will be open and celebrating Birmingham Pride this year! We'll be located outside of the Pride site on Hurst Street so no wristband needed, providing a free and sober community space over the festival weekend🌈 - [The centre has new window decor!](https://blgbt.org/the-centre-has-new-window-decor/): We’re excited to unveil our brand new window graphics at the centre, just in time for Birmingham Pride weekend! - [The first openly lesbian UK MP – Maureen Colquhoun by Sheila](https://blgbt.org/the-first-openly-lesbian-uk-mp-maureen-colquhoun-by-sheila/): In Lesbian Visibility Week it’s important to remind ourselves of how far we’ve come. - [Lesbian sexual health, wellbeing & community in our city by Kate](https://blgbt.org/lesbian-sexual-health-wellbeing-community-in-our-city-by-kate-zoltak/): For this Lesbian Visibility Week I actually decided to google what the theme is. Turns out, in 2026 it’s all about Health and Wellbeing. - [Birmingham LGBT have been successful in securing a grant through the TSB Community Fund](https://blgbt.org/birminghamlgbtsecurestsbgrant/): A huge thank you to TSB Bank and Neighbourly for championing charities like ours and recognising the work happening every day to support our communities. - [WMP Memories, we would love to have reflections and stories about the police and the LGBTQ+ community](https://blgbt.org/submityourlgbtqpolicemememories/): WMP Memories, we would love to have reflections and stories about the police and the LGBTQ+ community. - [Community United as Birmingham LGBT Launches New Inclusive Space](https://blgbt.org/birminghamlgbtlaunchparty/): The centre was formally opened in late January by award‑winning former Birmingham Poet Laureate Jasmine Gardosi and actor Annie Wallace, the first transgender performer to play a regular transgender character in a British soap. - [LGBTQ+ History Month – We’re all contributors to LGBT History Month](https://blgbt.org/lgbtq-history-month-were-all-contributors-to-lgbt-history-month/): Enter stage right the ‘usual suspects’ a-wailing and a-screeching at yet another attempt to ‘ram’ the Gay Agenda down their throats. Oooeerr missus. As Michael Winner may have said, calm down dear, it’s only a celebration.  - [LGBTQ+ History Month – The Development of Social Media (and my identity) in the Mid-2000s](https://blgbt.org/lgbtq-history-month-the-development-of-social-media-and-my-identity-in-the-mid-2000s/): My name is Max and I’ve been a sexual health outreach worker at Birmingham LGBT for the past 4 years. I grew up just off the back of Section 28, so my education of and exposure to LGBTQ+ identities was limited to what few nuggets of wisdom I gleaned through conversation with my peers at school. There were very few people that were comfortably out, and fewer still that were in the same social circles as me. There was little representation in the media, and what there was tended to rely on tired tropes and stereotypes.  - [LGBTQ+ History Month – Lesbian visibility in the twentieth century; a story of scandals!](https://blgbt.org/elementor-10764/): For LGBTQ+ History month, I have a scandalous story to tell you.    - [Annual General Meeting](https://blgbt.org/annual-general-meeting/): The Annual General Meeting of Birmingham LGBT will be held at  Birmingham LGBT Centre, 151 Hurst Street, Birmingham B5 6EW on Tuesday 9 December at 6pm. - [Our centre has moved!](https://blgbt.org/our-centre-has-moved/): Our new address:  - [Volunteer Spotlight – Andrew](https://blgbt.org/volunteer-spotlight-andrew/): “During the years I have been volunteering, all the staff have been so welcoming and have always checked in on me to make sure all is well. Even down to if I required anything from the shops or do you want a break or should I bring down a tea or coffee. For me that makes me feel helpful by playing a small part to help the centre continue offering all its service and groups. - [Friends of Dorothy – Meet our community](https://blgbt.org/friends-of-dorothy-meet-our-community/): Lead development officer, Substance support service - [There’s no place like Hurst Street 👠](https://blgbt.org/theres-no-place-like-hurst-street-%f0%9f%91%a0/): Birmingham LGBT Centre is moving on up! A brand-new centre for our award winning LGBTQ+ charity. - [Shout are looking for a Creative & Community Producer](https://blgbt.org/shout-are-looking-for-a-creative-community-producer/): Our Arts & Culture strand, Shout, are looking for a new Creative & Community Producer to join the team! - [On the supreme court judgment, and EHRC interim update](https://blgbt.org/on-the-supreme-court-judgment-and-ehrc-interim-update/): The past couple of weeks since the supreme court ruling on sex in the Equality Act 2010; have been exceptionally difficult for the trans community, and LGBTQ+ people more widely. We are a “by and for” service, meaning that the majority of our staff are LGBTQ+ ourselves. Without compromising privacy, we have a number of trans and non-binary staff; if you have been to the centre recently, you have likely met us. Please trust us when we say that we understand, and we have been feeling the effects of this too.  - [The Happiness of Late Bloomers! by Sheila Edwards](https://blgbt.org/the-happiness-of-late-bloomers-by-sheila-edwards/): For Lesbian Visibility Week this April, I’m going to make a very bold statement.    - [Lesbian Visibility Week with Kate Zoltak](https://blgbt.org/lesbian-visibility-week-with-kate-zoltak/): Oh hello, it’s a lesbian speaking.  - [Transgender Day of Visibility with Alexus Savage](https://blgbt.org/transgender-day-of-visibility-with-alexus-savage/):   - [Transgender Day of Visibility with Nathan Callanan](https://blgbt.org/transgender-day-of-visibility-with-nathan-callanan/): With all the anti-trans rhetoric in our society, it can be difficult to be visibly trans. There is a lot of pressure on trans people to hide who they are and to be ashamed of being trans. We see the same rhetoric gets recycled in public displays of prejudice; its target just changes throughout the decades. The exact words used changes, but the sentiment is the same. What has been said about other LGBT+ people is being said about us. - [Lessons and Learnings from the Lesbian Continuum by Fay Hawkins – IWD25](https://blgbt.org/lessons-and-learnings-from-the-lesbian-continuum-by-fay-hawkins-iwd25/): This International Women’s Day, I wanted to explore two big parts of my life. I am a feminist. I am also a lesbian.  - [LGBT+ History Month: Historical UK Pioneers ](https://blgbt.org/lgbt-history-month-historical-uk-pioneers/): Phyll Opoku-Gyimah, better known as Lady Phyll, is a British LGBT rights activist and anti-racism campaigner. She is the co-founder of UK Black Pride, which began in 2005. It now attracts nearly 8,000 people every year. - [OPEN CALL: Workshop and Performance Proposals ](https://blgbt.org/open-call-workshop-and-performance-proposals/): For Trans Day of Visibility Birmingham LGBT are hosting a space for trans people to come as they are. We are placing value on intra-community visibility. On Sunday, 30th March 2025, Martineau Gardens will be a natural space of trans friendship, solidarity, and fun!  - [LGBT History Month: David Coffin](https://blgbt.org/lgbt-history-month-david-coffin/): It's LGBT History Month 2025, with activism and social change as key themes. It is important to acknowledge the current challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals in the UK. Rising hostility and violence against our community highlight the growing impact of a well organised and funded reactionary movement seeking to reverse minority rights.  - [LGBT History Month: Steve Ball](https://blgbt.org/lgbt-history-month-steve-ball/): Back in the early 2000’s life for the LGBT community was very different. HIV and AIDS were only just being seen as manageable rather than a terminal diagnosis and our community’s relationship with the police was far from harmonious. The age of consent was only equalised in 2000 and we had to wait until 2013 to see the abolition of Section 28, which prohibited the so called ‘promotion’ of homosexuality in schools, and to get married to our same sex partners. - [Centre Closure Dates](https://blgbt.org/centre-closure-dates/): We’ll be closing for two admin days on the following dates: - [Shout. Invitation to tender: branding refresh 2024](https://blgbt.org/shout-invitation-to-tender-branding-refresh-2024/): Birmingham LGBT are seeking a creative design company to conceptualise and design branding for its arts and culture strand Shout. Although Shout is part of Birmingham LGBT, it should be able to visually separate in terms of brand. Shout is an all year-round creative programme which makes space for and celebrates the full spectrum of LGBTQ+ lives. - [Birmingham LGBT Statement on ongoing riots](https://blgbt.org/birmingham-lgbt-statement-on-ongoing-riots/): Birmingham LGBT has been watching the scenes that have spread across the country over the last week of far-right rioting with a sense of horror, shock and despair. At a time when trans people and migrants - some of the most vulnerable members of our communities - are having their human rights attacked, it is vital that we come together in solidarity to condemn the abhorrent racist violence that we are witnessing. - [QUEER QUESTION TIME AT THE GALE](https://blgbt.org/queer-question-time-at-the-gale/): On 26th June 80 members of the LGBT community and representatives from 4 of the main political parties took part in a LGBT hustings at the Nightingale Club in Birmingham’s Gay Village. - [Birmingham LGBT announces new Chair of the Board of Trustees](https://blgbt.org/birmingham-lgbt-announces-new-chair-of-the-board-of-trustees/): Birmingham LGBT has appointed Steve Ball as its new Chair, replacing Ian Hyde who has stepped down after four years in the role. - [Black History Month 23: Artist Spotlight – Diana Amma Gyankoma Abankwah](https://blgbt.org/black-history-month-23-artist-spotlight-diana-amma-gyankoma-abankwah/): To celebrate Black History Month UK we sent an artist call out to Black LGBTQ+ artists in Birmingham and surrounding areas. Working with Birmingham Pride & SHOUT Festival, the brief was to create a poster celebrating Black History Month 2023, Birmingham and being LGBTQ+.  - [Birmingham LGBT – AGM 2023](https://blgbt.org/birmingham-lgbt-agm-2023/): The date for the next AGM will be published in December. - [BHM23 – Events to check out!](https://blgbt.org/bhm23-events-to-check-out/): Black History Month 2023 - events you need to check out!We'd like to highlight some of the fantastic Black led events that we have here in Birmingham! ⭐ Wile OutRun by Soriah Lewin, this night is all about no boundaries and playing the music you don’t hear on a normal night out that you wish you could! Next event: Friday 27th October  ⭐ OnyourgaydarRun by Kaylee Golding, On your gaydar hosts events and collaborations with other events such as Wile Out. Check out their podcast too! Next event: Friday 27th October  ⭐UrbanSlag Birmingham's original, longest running urban LGBTQ+ event, established in 2010. Next event: Saturday 28th October  ⭐Fruit PunchFruit Punch is a Black & POC Queer collective. Their focus is to bring new events, promoting a more inclusive, colourful and accessible Queer scene, creating events BY and FOR Black and POC Queer folk. Next events: Wednesday 1st November & Friday 17th November  - [BHM23 – Companies to check out!](https://blgbt.org/bhm23-companies-to-check-out/): Black History Month 2023 - companies we think you need to check out!Here's a spotlight on some of the fantastic companies that we have here in Birmingham. ⭐We don't settleWe Don’t Settle is committed to working with communities of empowered young people who are minoritised by society, systems and structures. They cultivate creativity, embrace cultures, and they live and breathe heritage. Lunar Campfires is a space for young People of Colour to shape how we discuss personal identity, culture and representation. At every event, you can expect a meaningful space, cathartic discussion, activities, food and a lot of learning. It is also a great way to meet and network with like-minded people who share a passion for these themes, learn from intercultural experiences, and hear new perspectives that will help develop your critical thinking in an ever-changing world https://wedontsettle.com  ⭐Colours youth networkColours Youth Network believes in the importance of creating spaces where LGBTQ young people of colour’s racial, cultural, spiritual, and religious identities are centred. ​Colours Youth Network uplifts, supports and empowers young people of colour who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, intersex (QTIPOC) aged 16-25, to explore and celebrate who they are through meaningful connections to other young people and a team of experienced QTIPOC youth workers.​ https://www.coloursyouthnetwork.com  ⭐Legacy centre of excellenceThe Legacy Centre of Excellence is a Business and Arts centre dedicated to innovation and the elevation of the local West Midland Community.  They host various events and programmes as well as assist the community by offering upskilling opportunities, alerts for job vacancies, adult education programmes and training programmes. https://legacycoe.co.uk - [BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2023: COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT ON CHAR BAILEY](https://blgbt.org/black-history-month-2023-community-spotlight-on-char-bailey/): This month we are celebrating Black History Month UK with Birmingham Pride & SHOUT Festival. Follow us as we shine a spotlight on the incredible LGBTQ+ black individuals making moves in our community, as well as businesses, events and resources in our vibrant city. - [BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2023: COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT ON KAYLEE GOLDING](https://blgbt.org/black-history-month-2023-community-spotlight-on-kaylee-golding/): This month we are celebrating Black History Month UK with Birmingham Pride & SHOUT Festival. Follow us as we shine a spotlight on the incredible LGBTQ+ black individuals making moves in our community, as well as businesses, events and resources in our vibrant city. - [BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2023: COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT ON KRIS BROWN](https://blgbt.org/black-history-month-2023-community-spotlight-on-kris-brown/): This month we are celebrating Black History Month UK with Birmingham Pride & SHOUT Festival. Follow us as we shine a spotlight on the incredible LGBTQ+ black individuals making moves in our community, as well as businesses, events and resources in our vibrant city. - [black history month 2023: community spotlight on soriah lewin](https://blgbt.org/black-history-month-2023-community-spotlight-on-soriah-lewin/): This month we are celebrating Black History Month UK with Birmingham Pride & SHOUT Festival. Follow us as we shine a spotlight on the incredible LGBTQ+ black individuals making moves in our community, as well as businesses, events and resources in our vibrant city. - [*EXTENDED DEADLINE* ARTIST CALL OUT: CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2023](https://blgbt.org/artist-call-out-celebrating-black-history-month-2023/): In partnership with SHOUT Festival and Birmingham Pride, we are celebrating Black History Month 2023 with a creative opportunity!  - [Mpox: August 2022](https://blgbt.org/monkeypox-aug-22/): If you do not meet the criteria, but still have concerns, please find more information that will hopefully help reassure you here https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/monkeypox - [Monkeypox: July 2022](https://blgbt.org/monkeypox-july-2022/): -  There have been a number of confirmed cases of monkeypox in the UK. Although monkeypox can affect anyone, the majority of those cases are among gay and bisexual men. - [International Non-Binary People’s Day: 14th July 2022](https://blgbt.org/international-non-binary-peoples-day/): Happy International Non-Binary People’s Day to all the gender non-conforming folks! To celebrate this day of recognition, we’ve put together some great Non-Binary representation in fiction and media. - [Meeting and Greeting with Rachel](https://blgbt.org/meeting-and-greeting-with-rachel/): Hi I’m Rachel, one of Birmingham LGBT’s newest volunteers. ## Pages - [Guidance for Asylum Seekers and Refugees](https://blgbt.org/guidance-for-asylum-seekers-and-refugees/): At Birmingham LGBT, we welcome, embrace and support LGBTQ+ people from all backgrounds to thrive in Birmingham. 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[Journey Film Club](https://blgbt.org/event/journey-film-club-45/): Journey Film Club shows LGBTQ+ films twice a month - [Golden Babs](https://blgbt.org/event/golden-babs-90/) - [Golden Babs](https://blgbt.org/event/golden-babs-89/) - [Golden Babs](https://blgbt.org/event/golden-babs-88/) - [Golden Babs](https://blgbt.org/event/golden-babs-87/) - [STEP by STEP LGBTQ+ Substance Recovery Group](https://blgbt.org/event/step-by-step-lgbtq-substance-recovery-group-74/) - [STEP by STEP LGBTQ+ Substance Recovery Group](https://blgbt.org/event/step-by-step-lgbtq-substance-recovery-group-73/) - [STEP by STEP LGBTQ+ Substance Recovery Group](https://blgbt.org/event/step-by-step-lgbtq-substance-recovery-group-72/) - [STEP by STEP LGBTQ+ Substance Recovery Group](https://blgbt.org/event/step-by-step-lgbtq-substance-recovery-group-71/) - [TranSanctuary](https://blgbt.org/event/transanctuary-26/) - [TranSanctuary](https://blgbt.org/event/transanctuary-25/) - [TranSanctuary](https://blgbt.org/event/transanctuary-24/) - [TranSanctuary](https://blgbt.org/event/transanctuary-23/) - [Trans Central](https://blgbt.org/event/trans-central-13/) - [Rainbow Spirit](https://blgbt.org/event/rainbow-spirit-27/): Rainbow Spirit is a group for GBT men - [Rainbow Spirit](https://blgbt.org/event/rainbow-spirit-26/): Rainbow Spirit is a group for GBT men - [Rainbow Spirit](https://blgbt.org/event/rainbow-spirit-25/): Rainbow Spirit is a group for GBT men - [Rainbow Spirit](https://blgbt.org/event/rainbow-spirit-24/): Rainbow Spirit is a group for GBT men - [Birmingham LGBTQ+ Writers](https://blgbt.org/event/birmingham-lgbtq-writers-28/) - [Birmingham LGBTQ+ Writers](https://blgbt.org/event/birmingham-lgbtq-writers-27/) - [Birmingham LGBTQ+ Writers](https://blgbt.org/event/birmingham-lgbtq-writers-26/) - [Birmingham LGBTQ+ Writers](https://blgbt.org/event/birmingham-lgbtq-writers-25/) - [Bards and Books](https://blgbt.org/event/bards-and-books-37/) - [Bards and Books](https://blgbt.org/event/bards-and-books-36/) - [Bards and Books](https://blgbt.org/event/bards-and-books-35/) - [Bards and Books](https://blgbt.org/event/bards-and-books-34/) - [Trans Masc Brum](https://blgbt.org/event/trans-masc-brum-35/) - [Trans Masc Brum](https://blgbt.org/event/trans-masc-brum-32/) - [Trans Masc Brum](https://blgbt.org/event/trans-masc-brum-31/) - [Trans Masc Brum](https://blgbt.org/event/trans-masc-brum-30/) - [Trans Masc Brum](https://blgbt.org/event/trans-masc-brum-29/) ## Services - [Rainbow Roundtable (DEP)](https://blgbt.org/services/support-services/rainbowroundtable/): Engaging the LGBTQ+ community in public health - [Substance support service](https://blgbt.org/services/support-services/substance-support-service/): Our substance support service is provided in partnership with CGL, offering support to people seeking help with drug and/or alcohol use. - [Other useful links](https://blgbt.org/services/south-asian-and-middle-eastern-men-who-have-sex-with-men/other-useful-links/): Proudly offering dedicated Sexual Health and well being services for South Asian and Middle Eastern MSM (Men who have Sex with Men) and gay, bi, trans, queer or questioning men. - [How can this service benefit me?](https://blgbt.org/services/south-asian-and-middle-eastern-men-who-have-sex-with-men/how-can-this-service-benefit-me/): One of the main benefits of this service is being able to talk to someone from a South Asian background who can listen to your concerns which may be related to cultural conflicts. - [Why is this service important?](https://blgbt.org/services/south-asian-and-middle-eastern-men-who-have-sex-with-men/why-is-this-service-important/) - [Why is this service important?](https://blgbt.org/services/sexual-health-services/african-and-caribbean-men-who-have-sex-with-men/why-is-this-service-important/): UNUH – BME Peer Support Group: Please feel free to come along, call 0121 643 0821 for more details or email: sexualhealth@blgbt.org - [How to get FREE sterile needles](https://blgbt.org/services/sexual-health-services/chemsex/how-to-get-free-sterile-needles/): There are numerous needle exchange services across Birmingham providing FREE sterile needles and disposal of used syringes. - [Legal Advice (possession or supply of chems/drugs)](https://blgbt.org/services/sexual-health-services/chemsex/legal-advice-possession-or-supply-of-chems-drugs/): Information on legal advice related to possession or supply of chems/drugs. - [About Chems (health & legal info)](https://blgbt.org/services/sexual-health-services/chemsex/about-chems-health-legal-info/): When we talk about Chemsex we are most often referring to a planned meet-up involving the ‘unholy trinity’ of drugs: Methamphetamine (Crystal Meth or Tina), Mephedrone (M Cat) and Gammahydroxybutrate (GHB). - [Sexual Assault Support links](https://blgbt.org/services/sexual-health-services/chemsex/sexual-assault-support-links/): Speak in confidence and view our Sexual Assault Support resources. - [Consent & Chemsex](https://blgbt.org/services/sexual-health-services/chemsex/consent-chemsex/): There have been a number of cases in recent years focussing on the death and sexual assault of gay/bi men by other other gay men, involving the use of hook up apps and chemsex. - [Guidance for Chemsex Emergencies](https://blgbt.org/services/sexual-health-services/chemsex/guidance-for-chemsex-emergencies/): If you’re doing chems or looking for support around chemsex, this section has information on how to stay safe and support we can offer to help. #Chemfidential - [Sexual Health links & information](https://blgbt.org/services/sexual-health-services/chemsex/sexual-health-links-information/): Sexual Health Information - The most common risks or harms associated with Chemsex can be to our sexual health. - [Chemsex Support Service](https://blgbt.org/services/sexual-health-services/chemsex/chemfidential-chemsex-support-service/): Chemfidential is a free and confidential service which is designed to offer support for those who may need some support relating to chems or Chemsex (18 + service). - [Articles & Blogs](https://blgbt.org/services/sexual-health-services/lesbian-and-bi-women/articles-blogs/) - [Rape / Sexual Assault Support Links](https://blgbt.org/services/sexual-health-services/lesbian-and-bi-women/rape-sexual-assault-support-links/): Rape / Sexual Assault Support resources and links. - [Consent and Sex](https://blgbt.org/services/sexual-health-services/lesbian-and-bi-women/consent-and-sex/): Information on Consent and Sex for Lesbian, Bisexual & Queer Women. - [Talking to your partner about safer sex](https://blgbt.org/services/sexual-health-services/lesbian-and-bi-women/talking-to-your-partner-about-safer-sex/): Talking to a new sexual partner about safer sex may seem awkward but it’s really important! Many lesbian, bisexual and queer women do not talk about safer sexual practices but this doesn’t mean that they can’t get a STI. - [Trans Links and Resources](https://blgbt.org/services/sexual-health-services/trans-people/trans-links-and-resources/): Here you can find some interesting sexual health related and more general links to resources for Trans people. - [Non Gonococcal Urethritis (NGU)](https://blgbt.org/services/sexual-health-services/about-stis/non-gonococcal-urethritis-ngu/): NGU is inflammation of the male urethra (water pipe) which can occur due to various causes hence the condition sometimes being called Non-Gonococcal Urethritis (NGU). - [Trichomonas Vaginalis (TV)](https://blgbt.org/services/sexual-health-services/about-stis/trichomonas-vaginalis-tv/): TV is a curable sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a protozoon called Trichomonas vaginalis, or ‘TV’. Protozoa are tiny germs similar to bacteria. - [Shigella](https://blgbt.org/services/sexual-health-services/about-stis/shigella/): Shigella is an infectious bacterial infection. It is often a cause of food poisoning but can easily be passed on during sex. - [Syphilis](https://blgbt.org/services/sexual-health-services/about-stis/syphilis/): Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a bacteria. - [Scabies](https://blgbt.org/services/sexual-health-services/about-stis/scabies/): Scabies is a common and very itchy skin condition caused by a tiny mite called Sarcoptes Scabiei. - [Pubic Lice (Crabs)](https://blgbt.org/services/sexual-health-services/about-stis/pubic-lice-crabs/): Pubic lice are tiny parasitic insects that live on coarse human body hair, such as pubic hair. - [Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)](https://blgbt.org/services/sexual-health-services/about-stis/pelvic-inflammatory-disease-pid/): PID is the name given to inflammation of female reproductive organs: the womb (or uterus) fallopian tubes, ovaries and surrounding tissues. - [LGV (Lymphogranuloma Venereum)](https://blgbt.org/services/sexual-health-services/about-stis/lgv-lymphogranuloma-venereum/): Lymphogranuloma venereum, or LGV, is a curable sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a bacterium (a type of germ) from the chlamydia family. - [Hepatitis C](https://blgbt.org/services/sexual-health-services/about-stis/hepatitis-c/): Hepatitis C is a viral infection affecting the liver. It has usually been associated with injecting drug use but we now know that it can be passed on sexually, particularly with certain sex practices. - [Herpes](https://blgbt.org/services/sexual-health-services/about-stis/herpes/): Genital herpes is a common infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). It can cause painful blisters on the genitals and the surrounding areas. - [Hepatitis B](https://blgbt.org/services/sexual-health-services/about-stis/hepatitis-b/): Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver and is caused by the hepatitis B virus which can be passed on sexually. - [Hepatitis A](https://blgbt.org/services/sexual-health-services/about-stis/hepatitis-a/): Hepatitis A is a viral infection which affects the liver. It can be passed on in various ways including sexually from some sex acts. - [Gonorrhoea & Drug Resistant Gonorrhoea](https://blgbt.org/services/sexual-health-services/about-stis/gonorrhoea-drug-resistant-gonorrhoea/): Gonorrhoea is a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) caused by bacteria. It is the second most common bacterial sexually transmitted infection in the UK. - [Genital Warts / HPV](https://blgbt.org/services/sexual-health-services/about-stis/genital-warts-hpv/): Genital Warts (sometimes called anogenital warts) are a curable sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by human papillomaviruses or HPVs. - [Chlamydia](https://blgbt.org/services/sexual-health-services/about-stis/chlamydia/): Chlamydia is a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) caused by bacteria. It is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the UK. - [Bacterial Vaginosis](https://blgbt.org/services/sexual-health-services/about-stis/bacterial-vaginosis/): Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common condition in which the balance of bacteria inside the vagina becomes disrupted. - [About condoms](https://blgbt.org/services/sexual-health-services/free-condoms-and-lube/about-condoms/): Condoms are made from very thin latex (rubber), polyisoprene or polyurethane, and are designed to stop a man’s pre-cum or cum from coming into contact with his sexual partner. - [Step-by-step Guide to using Condoms](https://blgbt.org/services/sexual-health-services/free-condoms-and-lube/step-by-step-guide-to-using-condoms/): Our step by step guide to using Condoms. - [How can I get free condoms?](https://blgbt.org/services/sexual-health-services/free-condoms-and-lube/how-can-i-get-free-condoms/): You can obtain free condoms and lubricants if you are a resident in either Birmingham or Solihull. - [Some Tips](https://blgbt.org/services/sexual-health-services/free-condoms-and-lube/condom-tips/): Condom Tips - Here are some of the key things you need to know about condoms. - [HIV Support](https://blgbt.org/services/sexual-health-services/hiv-prevention/hiv-support/): Support for people living with or affected by HIV - [PEPSE](https://blgbt.org/services/sexual-health-services/hiv-prevention/pepse/): PEPSE (Post Exposure Prophylaxis after Sexual Exposure) is a medication that can be taken up to 72 hours after exposure to HIV to stop you becoming infected. - [PrEP](https://blgbt.org/services/sexual-health-services/hiv-prevention/prep/): PrEP is a way for people who don’t have HIV, but who are at high risk of getting it, to prevent HIV infection. - [Options for HIV testing](https://blgbt.org/services/sexual-health-services/hiv-prevention/options-for-hiv-testing/): The whole process of rapid HIV testing is quick and simple and can be done in a few easy steps. - [LGBTQ+ counselling](https://blgbt.org/services/support-services/counselling/lgbtq-counselling/): Information on our LGBTQ+ counselling service. - [Trans wellbeing support](https://blgbt.org/services/support-services/wellbeing-support/trans-wellbeing-support/): Trans wellbeing support - [One to one support sessions](https://blgbt.org/services/support-services/wellbeing-support/one-to-one-support-sessions/): Our confidential support sessions - [Trans awareness training](https://blgbt.org/services/training/trans-awareness-training/): Birmingham LGBT offers training to a wide range of professionals. Our training provides you with a cost effective solution to improve your staff’s knowledge and understanding. - [LGBT+ Domestic Abuse Awareness training](https://blgbt.org/services/training/lgbt-domestic-abuse-awareness-training/): Birmingham LGBT offers training to a wide range of professionals. Our training provides you with a cost effective solution to improve your staff’s knowledge and understanding. - [LGBT+ Awareness training](https://blgbt.org/services/training/lgbt-awareness-training/): Birmingham LGBT offers training to a wide range of professionals. Our training provides you with a cost effective solution to improve your staff’s knowledge and understanding. - [Sexual orientation and Gender diversity in the workplace training](https://blgbt.org/services/training/sexual-orientation-in-the-workplace-training/): Birmingham LGBT offers training to a wide range of professionals. Our training provides you with a cost effective solution to improve your staff’s knowledge and understanding. ## Volunteer - [Volunteering at Birmingham LGBT](https://blgbt.org/volunteering/volunteering-at-birmingham-lgbt/) ## Partners - [TSB](https://blgbt.org/partners/tsb/) - [Fairer Futures](https://blgbt.org/partners/fairer-futures/) - [Heritage Fund](https://blgbt.org/partners/heritage-fund/) - [Morrisons Foundation](https://blgbt.org/partners/morrisons-foundation/) - [Masonic Charitable Foundation](https://blgbt.org/partners/masonic-charitable-foundation/) - [West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner](https://blgbt.org/partners/west-midlands-police-and-crime-commissioner/) - [Arts Council England](https://blgbt.org/partners/arts-council-england-2/) - [The National Lottery Community Fund](https://blgbt.org/partners/the-national-lottery-community-fund/) - [The Henry Smith Charity](https://blgbt.org/partners/the-henry-smith-charity/) - [Birmingham Pride](https://blgbt.org/partners/birmingham-pride/) - [Birmingham City Council](https://blgbt.org/partners/birmingham-city-council/) - [Umbrella Health](https://blgbt.org/partners/umbrella-health/) ## Community Groups - [LGBTQ+ Carers’ Information & Wellbeing Group](https://blgbt.org/directory/lgbtq-carers-information-wellbeing-group/): Come along to this session if you provide extra support to someone who lives in Birmingham. You may do their shopping, collect medication and attend health appointments or you may provide more hands on care. - [Queer Tango Birmingham](https://blgbt.org/directory/queer-tango-birmingham/) - [Out In Cov](https://blgbt.org/directory/out-in-cov/) - [Out & About Midlands LGBTQ+ Social Group](https://blgbt.org/directory/out-about-midlands-lgbtq-social-group/) - [Villa and Proud](https://blgbt.org/directory/villa-and-proud/) - [Birmingham Roller Derby](https://blgbt.org/directory/birmingham-roller-derby/) - [Emerge](https://blgbt.org/directory/emerge/) - [African Rainbow Family](https://blgbt.org/directory/african-rainbow-family/) - [LGBTQ+ Kizomba Brum](https://blgbt.org/directory/lgbtq-kizomba-brum/) - [SCSSR: lesbian-focused FLINTA events](https://blgbt.org/directory/scssr-lesbian-focused-flinta-events/) - [Rainbow Rambles](https://blgbt.org/directory/rainbow-rambles/) - [Mids Bears](https://blgbt.org/directory/mids-bears/) - [Birmingham Fetish Men (BFM)](https://blgbt.org/directory/birmingham-fetish-men-bfm/) - [Heart of England Leather](https://blgbt.org/directory/heart-of-england-leather/) - [People Not Pathology](https://blgbt.org/directory/people-not-pathology/) - [Transcend Birmingham](https://blgbt.org/directory/transcend-birmingham/) - [STEP by STEP LGBTQ+ Substance Recovery Group](https://blgbt.org/directory/stepbystep/) - [Birmingham Bisexual Queer Group](https://blgbt.org/directory/birmingham-bisexual-queer-group/) - [Queer Photo Collective](https://blgbt.org/directory/queer-photo-collective/) - [Deaf Central Rainbow](https://blgbt.org/directory/deaf-central-rainbow/) - [West Midlands Lesbian Social Network](https://blgbt.org/directory/west-midlands-lesbian-social-network/) - [LGBT+ Nature Connect](https://blgbt.org/directory/lgbt-nature-connect/) - [Gay Outdoor Club (Western Midlands)](https://blgbt.org/directory/gay-outdoor-club-western-midlands/) - [Open Table Sacred Space](https://blgbt.org/directory/open-table-sacred-space/) - [Sandwell LGBTQ+ Community](https://blgbt.org/directory/sandwell-lgbtq-community/) - [Birmingham Badgers](https://blgbt.org/directory/birmingham-badgers/) - [Bicycle Adventure Club CIC](https://blgbt.org/directory/bicycle-adventure-club-cic/) - [Golden Babs](https://blgbt.org/directory/golden-babs/) - [Proud Baggies](https://blgbt.org/directory/proud-baggies/) - [Rainbow Voices](https://blgbt.org/directory/rainbow-voices/) - [Out Central](https://blgbt.org/directory/out-central/) - [Midlands Out Badminton](https://blgbt.org/directory/midlands-out-badminton/) - [Birmingham Swifts](https://blgbt.org/directory/birmingham-swifts/) - [Birmingham Unicorns](https://blgbt.org/directory/birmingham-unicorns/) - [Birmingham Blaze](https://blgbt.org/directory/birmingham-blaze/) - [Birmingham Bulls](https://blgbt.org/directory/birmingham-bulls/) - [Moseley Shoals](https://blgbt.org/directory/moseley-shoals/) - [The Trans Tea Room](https://blgbt.org/directory/the-trans-tea-room/) - [TranSanctuary](https://blgbt.org/directory/transanctuary/) - [MGM (Mature Gay Men)](https://blgbt.org/directory/mgm-mature-gay-men/) - [Sutton Rainbow Social](https://blgbt.org/directory/sutton-rainbow-social/) - [Wolverhampton LGBT+](https://blgbt.org/directory/wolverhampton-lgbt/) - [Rainbow Connections](https://blgbt.org/directory/rainbow-connections/) - [Pink Sou’westers](https://blgbt.org/directory/pink-souwesters/) - [Boot Women](https://blgbt.org/directory/boot-women/) - [Journey LGBT+ Asylum Group](https://blgbt.org/directory/journey-lgbt-asylum-group/) - [NA (Narcotics Anonymous) all-inclusive group](https://blgbt.org/directory/na-narcotics-anonymous-all-inclusive-group/) - [Bearwood Rainbow Social](https://blgbt.org/directory/bearwood-rainbow-social/) - [Trans Masculine Birmingham](https://blgbt.org/directory/trans-masculine-birmingham-community-group/) - [Trans Central](https://blgbt.org/directory/trans-central/) ## Past Projects - [The Gay Village Gateway (2012)](https://blgbt.org/past-projects/the-gay-village-gateway-2012/) - [Pride in Sport](https://blgbt.org/past-projects/pride-in-sport/) - [PING!](https://blgbt.org/past-projects/ping/) - [Gay Birmingham Remembered (2007-2009)](https://blgbt.org/past-projects/gay-birmingham-remembered-2007-2009/) - [Gay Birmingham, Back to Back (2010-2012)](https://blgbt.org/past-projects/gay-birmingham-back-to-back-2010-2012/) - [Heart of the Rhino (2012)](https://blgbt.org/past-projects/heart-of-the-rhino-2012/) - [SHOUT Festival](https://blgbt.org/past-projects/shout-festival/) - [Coming Out Stories (2014 – 2016)](https://blgbt.org/past-projects/coming-out-stories-2014-2016/) ## Downloads - [Strategic Priorities 2025-2030](https://blgbt.org/downloads/strategic-priorities-2025-2030/) - [Annual Report 2021-2022](https://blgbt.org/downloads/annual-report-2021-2022/) - [In or Out? The housing needs of older LGBT people in Birmingham (2016)](https://blgbt.org/downloads/in-or-out-the-housing-needs-of-older-lgbt-people-in-birmingham-2016/) - [A review into National Sports Governing Bodies response to LGB&T inclusion (2016)](https://blgbt.org/downloads/a-review-into-national-sports-governing-bodies-response-to-lgbt-inclusion-2016/) - [Survey of Exercise & Physical Activity in LGB&T Lives, in England (2016)](https://blgbt.org/downloads/survey-of-exercise-physical-activity-in-lgbt-lives-in-england-2016/) - [LGBT Domestic Violence: Another Closet (2014)](https://blgbt.org/downloads/lgbt-domestic-violence-another-closet-2014/) - [Out & About, Mapping LGBT Lives in Birmingham (2011)](https://blgbt.org/downloads/out-about-mapping-lgbt-lives-in-birmingham-2011/) - [A systematic review of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender health in the West Midlands region of the UK compared to published UK research (2009)](https://blgbt.org/downloads/a-systematic-review-of-lesbian-gay-bisexual-and-transgender-health-in-the-west-midlands-region-of-the-uk-compared-to-published-uk-research-2009/) - [“Over the Rainbow”: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans People and Dementia Project](https://blgbt.org/downloads/over-the-rainbow-lesbian-gay-bisexual-and-trans-people-and-dementia-project/) - [Birmingham LGBT Theory of Change (2017)](https://blgbt.org/downloads/birmingham-lgbt-theory-of-change-2017/) - [Equal Access Equal Outcomes 2013](https://blgbt.org/downloads/equal-access-equal-outcomes-2013/) - [Impact of Covid-19 on Birmingham’s LGBT Communities](https://blgbt.org/downloads/impact-of-covid-19-on-birminghams-lgbt-communities/) - [The Rainbow Project Final Report 2022](https://blgbt.org/downloads/the-rainbow-project-final-report-2022/) - [Annual Report 2020/2021](https://blgbt.org/downloads/annual-report-2020-2021/) - [Annual Report 2019/2020](https://blgbt.org/downloads/annual-report-2019-2020/) - [Annual Report 2018/2019](https://blgbt.org/downloads/annual-report-2018-2019/) - [Annual Report 2017/2018](https://blgbt.org/downloads/annual-report-2017-2018/) - [Annual Report 2016/2017](https://blgbt.org/downloads/annual-report-2016-2017/) - [Annual Report 2015/2016](https://blgbt.org/downloads/annual-report-2015-2016/) - [Annual Report 2014/2015](https://blgbt.org/downloads/annual-report-2014-2015/) - [Annual Report 2013/2014](https://blgbt.org/downloads/annual-report-2013-2014/) - [Annual Report 2012/2013](https://blgbt.org/downloads/annual-report-2012-2013/) - [Annual Report 2011/2012](https://blgbt.org/downloads/annual-report-2011-2012/) - [Annual Report 2010/2011](https://blgbt.org/downloads/annual-report-2010-2011/) - [Annual Report 2009/2010](https://blgbt.org/downloads/annual-report-2009-2010/) - [Annual Report 2008/2009](https://blgbt.org/downloads/annual-report-2008-2009/) - [Strategic Priorities 2015 2020](https://blgbt.org/downloads/strategic-priorities-2015-2020/)