Carers Leeds welcomes and supports all carers. At Carers Leeds, we see and value LGBTQ+ carers, and our aim is for you feel welcome and safe to access our service.
Based on data from Stonewall and Carers UK, we estimate there are at least 4,000 LGBTQ+ carers in Leeds.
We understand that being an LGBTQ+ carer or caring for someone who is LGBTQ+ can bring specific challenges. You might experience discrimination, or a lack of understanding from service providers, and there can be an impact on your emotional and mental wellbeing.
We aren’t aware of any carer-specific LGBTQ+ groups or activities in Leeds or nationally, but the organisations listed below offer safe and welcoming spaces for LGBTQ+ people to meet and find support.
Pride of Place
Leeds’ first LGBTQ+ centre & housing project.
MESMAC
Works with people most at risk of HIV, including gay and bisexual men, Trans+ people, Black African people and the BAME community.
Out Together
A charity that unites LGBT+ generations in Yorkshire. It holds regular social activities and events, and offers tele-friending support.
Proud n Diverse
A support and social charity based in Leeds for LGBTQI+ people aged 18+.
Stonewall
Offer support for LGBTQ+ across the UK.
28 June 2024