Young People Resources
Resources for LGBTQ+ young people
Peer Advice via our gender-neutral ‘Agony Piblings’.
Peer Advice on:
– Being nonbinary & school
– Self Harm
– Binder Safety
– Healthy Relationships
– Coming out to family
– Boundaries
A zine made by SAYiT young people for
LGBTQ+ History Month 2024
It’s important to learn about the past, but we’re making LGBTQ+ history every day by simply being ourselves. What about our histories? In this zine, you’ll see our artwork, poetry and drawings. You’ll learn what makes us happy, sad, angry, and everything in between. These are our histories, told by us.
A poster series with tips on what you can do to make your experience easier in different healthcare settings.
- Coming out to your GP
- Talking to your GP about pronouns
- Talking to your GP about medically transitioning
- Going to a sexual health clinic
- Giving blood
- Mental health services
A one-page graphic covering:
- Sex and gender in medical notes
- The doctor-patient relationship
- Fertility and contraception
- Bridging prescriptions
A one-page graphic covering the medical screening routinely offered to individuals according to their gender identity, assigned gender at birth, and gender registered with their GP.
A document with some handy links to information and advice about changing your name.
- Changing your name
- Changing official documents
- Enhanced DBS
- Bank
- GRC
- Free deed poll generator
Trans Organisation Websites/ Links
Guide to Chest Binding from Spectrum Outfitters
A guide to binding safely from Spectrum Outfitters, who support us through their Binder Donation Scheme.
Click here for:
A graphic with information about sexual health, contraception, myth-busting, and HIV.
A two-page PDF resource from Sexual Health Sheffield covering what happens to your body during puberty:
- Changes you can expect to experience
- Hygiene advice
- Masturbation
- Puberty if you have a penis
- Puberty if you have a vulva
- Puberty if you are trans
A two-page PDF resource about HIV and AIDS from Sexual Health Sheffield covering:
- What is HIV?
- What is AIDS?
- How they are transmitted
- How to prevent infection
A comic based on the findings of a research project looking at 16–24 year olds' understandings, experiences and practices of gender in the UK.
(The associated report for practitioners can be found among our resources for professionals.)
A three-page resource about questioning your sexuality.
- What is sexuality?
- Facts & figures
- It's okay to be unsure!
- Useful websites
Doncaster Youth Council's Young Persons Guide to Pride created by LGBTQ+ representatives. It’s designed to help young people navigate their journey with confidence and pride whether that’s exploring their identity, finding support, or simply knowing they're are not alone
LGBTQ+ Health Websites and Links
Other websites
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Dear Homophobe (interactive collection of queerphobic statements & arguments against them).
Resources by Other Organisations
12 page .pdf resource
Including:
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Being LGBTQ+
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Friends
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Family
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Your Future
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Religion
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Bullying
44 page .pdf resource
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Support and advice
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Coming out step by step
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Relationships
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Rights and legisliation
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Sex & Gender
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Myths & Facts
44 page .pdf resource
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Support and advice
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Coming out step by step
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Relationships
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Rights and legisliation
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Definitions
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Myths & Facts
6 page .pdf resource
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Gender Recognition certificates
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Adivce
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Deed Polls
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Adivce for under 18s
32 page .pdf resource
Including:
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What are hormones
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Physical effects
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Risks
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Monitoring
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Support and information
13 page .pdf resource
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Difference between sex and gender
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How to tell them
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Tips and advice
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Name and pronouns
1 page .pdf resource
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Guidelines
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Advice
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Tips
44 page .pdf resource
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How inclusive are you?
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Facts and figures
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Supportng trans people of faith
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What you can do
32 page .pdf resource
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Key findings
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National reports
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Young people’s experiences
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Recommendations
8 page .pdf resource
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What does it mean to be transgender
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What does it mean to transition
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Sexual Health adivce
5 page .pdf resource
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What is Domestic Abuse?
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What Can I do?
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List of where to get help.
