Support for transgender staff and managers In 'Rainbow Network' Rainbow Network This page contains links to transgender-specific information and guidance within the University and the surrounding area. It is intended to support transgender staff and their managers, as well as staff with transgender children. You can read about the rights of transgender staff under the Equality Act 2010 at the EHRC website. None of the external groups listed are affiliated with the Rainbow Network or the University of Birmingham. If you know of any other relevant services or groups, please let us know at lgbtq@contacts.bham.ac.uk and we will add them to the list! Support Groups Trans Sexual Health Clinic Confidential clinic run by Birmingham LGBT Centre for transgender people Trans Central Support group for transwomen in Birmingham Social Groups Outskirts Social group for transgender people in Birmingham Trans Spectrum Safe social space for anybody who identifies as transgender in Birmingham Charities and Community Interest Companies Gendered Intelligence Nationwide Community Interest Company that provides support to transgender people and their families Gender Trust Nationwide charity that provides support to transgender people GIRES (Gender Identity Research and Education Society) Nationwide charity that raises awareness of transgender people and researches their experiences Mindline Trans Service run by the charity Mind to offer confidential emotional and mental health support to transgender people Support for parents of transgender children Emerge Support group for transgender people aged 13-19, with a parallel group for the parents and carers of these young people Mermaids UK Nationwide charity that provides support to transgender children and their families Mermaids Birmingham Parents Group Support group run by Mermaids UK for parents and carers of transgender children in Birmingham New Road Support group for parents and carers of LGBT children in Birmingham University of Birmingham Parents and Carers Network Network for staff at the University of Birmingham with responsibilities as a parent and/or carer Guidance for Managers University of Birmingham Guidance on Supporting Transgender Staff and Students Advance HE Guidance for Supporting a Member of Staff who is Transitioning Advance HE Trans Staff and Students in Higher Education and Colleges TransEDU UCU Guide to Gender Identity GIRES e-Learning (Transgender Awareness for Employers and Service Providers) Inclusivity: Supporting BAME Trans People Gendered Intelligence Training for Professionals