Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Support Service
The following services are available to support the Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual population of Stoke on Trent and North Staffordshire.
GayLife North Staffordshire
GayLife North Staffordshire runs weekly support groups for the Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Community at :
The Piccadilly Project
The Piccadilly Centre,
57-59 Piccadilly,
Hanley,
Stoke-on-Trent,
ST1 1HR
Telephone: 0300 123 0970
Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Drop-in
Monday 7.00 pm - 10.00 pm (18+)
Gay and Bisexual Men's Drop-in
Wednesday 7.00 pm - 10.00 pm (18+)
Galaxy
Saturday from 1.00 pm - 4.00 pm (under 18)
GayLife North Staffordshire also provides information and resources on all Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs).
In partnership with North Staffordshire's Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual pubs and Clubs, GLNS provides a number of FREE condom machines around the Gay scene. Look for the grey dispensers with the GLNS logo on the front.
The Sexual Health Information Line is a confidential information and referral service on matters relating to sexual health. If no one is available to take your call, leave a message and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
For more information on all of these services call the Sexual Health information Line on 01782 425969.
The Rainbow Practice
The Rainbow Practice is a GP service for gay and bisexual men which takes place twice a month on a Wednesday night between 7.00 pm and 9.30 pm in the Picadilly Centre. It can be used in addition to your normal GP or the GUM clinic.
The Practice Doctor is a gay doctor and means that he can offer information and advice on things related to being gay that might be difficult to talk to your normal doctor about. If you wish to see the Doctor please call to make an appointment.
It is free, completely confidential and you don't need to use your real name.
For the latest times and dates or to book an appointment, call: 0300 123 0995 ext 3309
Counselling Service
The Piccadilly Project offers a free counselling service for all kinds of Lesbian, Gay and Bi-sexual related issues, including stress, depression, the loss of a loved one, relationship problems, coming out, abuse, rape or general worries about sexual health.
You can make an appointment for the service by calling the confidential answering machine on 0300 123 0995 ext 3319 or ext 3320 leaving your name and number. A Counsellor will call you back as soon as possible to make an appointment or to give your more information about the service.
Counsellors can also be contacted on their mobile numbers: 07711 483436 or 07979 953729.
