Coming Out

"Higher Education provides an important space where LGBT students are able to 'be themselves' and establish an independent adult identity away from the childhood contexts of school and family life".

Equality Challenge Unit Report 2009: "The experience of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans staff and students in higher education"

This is a very important and positive message and to enhance this supportive environment you may welcome help or advice on the process of 'coming out'. There are several sources of support that you can turn to.

The Student's Union has a LGBT committee of students, representing the rights and welfare of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans students.

Diversity

LGBT Commitee

The Counselling Service has information on sexuality and coming out as well as general help and advice.

The University Counselling Service

When coming out leads to family support being restricted the University may be able to contribute towards living costs.

Financial Support

Independent advice from the Student Union on all issues is available.

The Student Advice Centre

Information and support is available from from the lesbian gay and bisexual charity.

Stonewall