Useful Resources and Support

Visit: NHS Live Well

• NHS advice on healthy living, prevention, and wellbeing across all ages.

Visit: NHS 111 online

• Phone: 111

• 24/7 health advice and urgent care guidance when you need it.

Visit: NICE CKS

• Evidence-based clinical guidance used by healthcare professionals across the UK.

Visit: Patient.info men's health

• Trusted patient information written by UK GPs and validated by medical professionals.

Visit: NHS erectile dysfunction

• Causes, NHS treatment pathways, and when to see a specialist.

Visit: NHS male infertility

• Understanding male fertility issues and NHS fertility services.

Visit: NHS prostate enlargement

• Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options for benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Visit: NHS phimosis

• Information about tight foreskin in adults and treatment approaches.

Visit: NHS Peyronies disease

• Understanding penile curvature, causes, and available treatments.

Visit: NHS blood in semen

• When to worry and when it is likely benign.

Visit: BAUS leaflets

• The UK's leading urological professional body with extensive patient information leaflets.

Visit: BSSM patients

• UK specialists in sexual medicine with patient resources and treatment guidance.

Visit: BFS website

• Professional standards and patient information on fertility treatment.

Visit: BAS website

• Advancing male reproductive health through research and education.

Visit: EAU patient info

• Patient information on urological conditions in multiple languages.

Visit: ESSM website

• European guidelines and resources on sexual medicine.

Visit: THT trans resources

• Helpline: 0808 802 1221
• Email: info@tht.org.uk

• Sexual health charity with trans and non-binary resources and counselling support.

Visit: CliniQ website

• Based at King's College Hospital, London

• Specialist clinic for trans, non-binary, and gender-questioning people.

Visit: 56T at Dean Street

• Soho, London

• Integrated gender, sexual health, and HIV service commissioned by NHS England.

Visit: Clinic T Brighton

• Phone: 01273 523388

• Trans-specific sexual health service offering testing, hormone support, and vaccination.

Visit: TransActual website

• Trans-led organisation focused on healthcare access and legal protections.

Visit: Gendered Intelligence

• Trans-led charity supporting trans and non-binary people, especially young people.

Visit: Mermaids UK

• Helpline: 0808 801 0400
• Web chat available

• Support for gender-diverse young people and their families.

Visit: GIRES website

• Evidence-based information on trans health and support resources.

Visit: Action for Trans Health

• Campaign for democratic trans healthcare and local initiatives.

Visit: NHS GIC London

• Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust.

Visit: Indigo Gender Service

• NHS pilot service offering local, timely care via phone, video, or in-person.

Visit: Nottingham Centre

• Specialist NHS gender identity service.

Visit: Northern Region Gender Dysphoria Service

• Covering North East England and Cumbria.

Visit: The Chalmers Centre

• NHS Scotland gender identity service.

Visit: Sandyford Gender Identity Service

• NHS Scotland's largest gender identity service.

Visit: Stonewall UK

• UK-wide LGBTQ+ charity with resources on health, legal rights, and relationships.

Visit: Switchboard LGBT+

• Phone: 0800 0119 100 (10am-10pm daily)
• Email: hello@switchboard.lgbt
• Web chat from 2pm daily

• Confidential listening service for sexuality, gender identity, sexual health, and relationships.

Visit: LGBT Foundation

• Phone: 0345 3 30 30 30

• National charity providing advice, support, and information for LGBTQ+ people.

Visit: Galop

• Helpline: 0800 999 5428

• Support for LGBT+ people affected by hate crime, domestic abuse, or sexual violence.

Visit: MindOut

• Mental health service run by and for LGBTQ+ people with peer support and advocacy.

Visit: LGBT talking therapies

• LGBTQ+-specific counselling and mental health support.

Visit: Pink Therapy

• Directory of qualified, LGBTQ+-affirmative therapists in the UK.

Visit: MindLine Trans+

• Phone: 0300 330 5468 (Mon/Fri, 8pm-midnight)

• Confidential listening service for trans and non-binary individuals and families.

Visit: akt

• Support for LGBTQ+ young people (16-25) facing homelessness or hostile environments.

Visit: Gendered Intelligence youth groups

• Trans youth groups, including support for young people of color (TPOCalypse).

Visit: FFLAG

• Support for parents, families, and friends of LGBTQ+ people.

Visit: Distinction

• Support and community for partners of trans and non-binary people.

Visit: UK Trans Info

• Wiki-style resource covering healthcare, legal rights, and practical guidance.

Visit: TransUnite

• Search directory for trans support groups across the UK.

Visit: Trans+ Therapy Library

• Large free mental health resource created by and for the trans+ community.

Visit: SDA

• Independent charity providing clear, evidence-based sexual health information.

Visit: Relate sex therapy

• Professional counselling for sexual difficulties and relationship issues.

Visit: IPM

• Resources for psychosexual health and specialist training.

Visit: Men's Health Forum

• UK charity addressing physical and mental health issues affecting men.

Visit: Fertility Network UK support

• Helpline: 01424 732361

• Support groups, forums, counselling, and comprehensive fertility information.

Visit: HFEA

• UK regulator for fertility clinics and treatment information.

Visit: Infertility Network UK

• Support for those experiencing infertility, including male factor issues.

Visit: Prostate Cancer UK

• Helpline: 0800 074 8383

• Specialist nurses, support groups, and comprehensive information.

Visit: Orchid

• Charity focused on testicular, prostate, and penile cancer.

Visit: Macmillan

• Helpline: 0808 808 00 00

• Practical, medical, emotional, and financial support for anyone affected by cancer.

Visit: Movember

• Global charity focused on men's health and mental health awareness.

Visit: Men's Health Forum

• Evidence-based information on men's physical and mental health.

Visit: CALM

• Helpline: 0800 58 58 58 (5pm-midnight daily)

• Mental health support for men with webchat and helpline services.

Visit: BAUS IPSS

• Questionnaire for measuring LUTS/BPH symptoms.

Visit: ICIQ-UI SF

• Validated tool for assessing urinary incontinence severity and impact.

Visit: BAUS IIEF-5

• 5-question screening tool for erectile dysfunction severity.

• Alternative name for IIEF-5; same questionnaire.

• Available through GGO Med consultation.

Visit: BAUS fertility tests PDF

• BAUS patient leaflet on how to do a semen analysis (sperm count).

Visit: MedlinePlus

• US National Library of Medicine with plain-language health information.

Visit: Patient.info urology

• UK-based patient information written and reviewed by doctors.

Visit: NICE urological conditions

• NICE guidance and pathways for urological conditions.

Visit: BMJ Best Practice

• Evidence-based clinical decision support (subscription).

• The Pelvic Floor (Stephanie Taylor), Mojo: The Men's Health Manual (Malecare), It's Not All in Your Head (Gordon Muir).

Visit: HealthUnlocked

• UK-based health forum with condition communities.

Visit: Fertility Network community

• Moderated forum for fertility challenges.

Visit: Prostate Cancer UK community

• Peer support for prostate issues.

Visit: r/erectiledysfunction

• Anonymous peer support and shared experiences.

Visit: r/maleinfertility

• Community for men dealing with fertility challenges.

Visit: NIHR CRN

• Find clinical trials in the UK.

Visit: UKCTG

• Search for clinical trials recruiting patients.

Visit: Be Part of Research

• Register interest in participating in health research.

Visit: Squeezy app

• NHS-endorsed pelvic floor exercise app for men.

Visit: ALO Physiotherapy

• 20 Harley Street, London W1G 9PH

• Harley Street specialists in men's pelvic floor physiotherapy and chronic pelvic pain.

Visit: Six Physio pelvic health

• Specialist physiotherapy for men's pelvic floor dysfunction across London.

Visit: Psychosexual therapist

• COSRT-registered therapist specialising in male sexual dysfunction and couples therapy.

Visit: COSRT

• Find accredited sexual and relationship therapists.

Visit: BDA

• Find registered dietitians and evidence-based nutrition information.

Visit: Symprove

• Water-based probiotic with evidence for gut health and wellbeing support.

Visit: Dr Asif Humayun

• Specialist in testosterone deficiency, male hypogonadism, and metabolic health.

Visit: Dr Edson Nogueira

• Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

• Lead consultant for The Wellman Clinic with expertise in testosterone deficiency and metabolic health.

Visit: Genital Surgery Belgrade

• Specialist in complex genital reconstruction and gender surgery.

Visit: Dr Giada Frontino

• OneWelbeck, Marylebone

• Specialist in fertility issues, PCOS, endometriosis, perimenopause, and adolescent gynaecology.

Visit: Mr Richard Flint

• Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
• LIPS Healthcare Battersea

• Clinic Lead for Chelsea Centre for Gender Surgery with advanced robotic surgery expertise.

Visit: Miss Kate Maclaran

• The Fertility Centre, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

• Subspecialist in reproductive medicine with expertise in assisted conception and menopause management.

Visit: Mr Jeffrey Ahmed

• Expertise in robotic surgery, minimally invasive procedures, and gender care.

Visit: The Fertility Centre

• 369 Fulham Road, London SW10 9NH
• Also West Middlesex University Hospital

• Comprehensive fertility testing and treatment including IVF, ICSI, egg freezing, and sperm retrieval.

Visit: Mr Dimitrios Nikolaou

• The Fertility Centre, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

• World-leading authority in reproductive ageing and fertility over 40.

Visit: Mr Giuseppe Di Taranto

• Chelsea and Westminster Hospital
• Cadogan Clinic

• Specialises in gender-affirming surgery, oncological reconstruction, and microsurgery.

Visit: Dr Federico Sandri

• Phone: +39 379 2222926
• Email: info@federicosandri.it

• Italian-speaking psychosexual therapist based in Italy with online consultations available.

Visit: Six Physio

• Pelvic floor physiotherapy and Li-ESWT therapy.

Visit: PSJ ED Clinics

• Low-intensity extracorporeal shockwave therapy for erectile dysfunction.

Visit: MyPelvicHealth

• Vacuum erection devices, penile traction devices, and pelvic care products.

Visit: PHIN

• Government-mandated transparency on consultant fees and hospital performance data.

Visit: CQC

• Independent regulator of health and social care in England.

Visit: Top Doctors

• Find specialists with verified patient reviews.

Visit: Doctify

• Patient reviews and ratings for healthcare providers.

Visit: NHS hospital search

• Compare NHS hospitals by quality ratings and performance.

Visit: Private Healthcare UK

• Directory of private hospitals and medical insurance information.

Visit: NHS Conditions

• Clear information on conditions, symptoms, and treatments.

Visit: Patient.info prostate & urethra

• Patient information on common urological problems.

Visit: NHS news analysis

• Analysis of health news stories to separate fact from hype.

Visit: NICE evidence search

• Search for reliable evidence on treatments and interventions.

Visit: NHS website

• Plain-English explanations for medical terms.

Visit: NHS Constitution

• Your rights as an NHS patient.

Visit: PALS

• Support and information about NHS services.

Visit: NHS complaints guide

• Step-by-step guide to the NHS complaints process.

Visit: Ombudsman

• Independent review of NHS complaints.

Visit: GMC concerns

• Raising serious concerns about a doctor's conduct.

Visit: NHS health records

• How to view and download your medical records.

Visit: EAU patient info

• Patient information in multiple European languages.

Visit: UrologyHealth.org

• US patient education resources.

Visit: Urology Care Foundation

• Patient education from the AUA foundation.

Visit: WHO sexual health

• Global perspective on sexual and reproductive health.

Visit: NHS App

• Access GP services, prescriptions, and medical records.

Visit: Squeezy app

• Pelvic floor training app used by NHS physiotherapists.

• Toilet Tracker (iOS) and Bathroom Scout (Android).

Visit: MyFitnessPal

• Nutrition tracking to support overall health.

Visit: NHS Couch to 5K

• Structured exercise programme for cardiovascular health.