We understand that today will be difficult for members of the Trans+ community and their loved ones as a result of the EHRC Code of Practice becoming law. Our service is free, confidential, and available to all. From 10am to 10pm, you are welcome to contact us on phone, chat, or email.

You don’t have to be LGBTQIA+ to contact us, but all of our volunteers are members of the community. They know firsthand what it means to be LGBTQIA+ in the UK, and they’re here to support you anonymously, confidentially, and free of charge. 10am to 10pm, 365 days a year.

We’re Switchboard, the UK’s LGBTQIA+ Support Line, and we’ve been helping members of our community (and their loved ones) for over 50 years! Why not reach out to us today, from 10am to 10pm, to speak about whatever's on your mind? 📱: 0800 0119 100 💬: switchboard.lgbt 📧: hello@switchboard.lgbt

On Saturday the 21st of November, the World AIDS Day RED RUN returns to Victoria Park. #MoreThanARun, this is an opportunity to celebrate progress, honour those lives lost, and take action. Sign up to run/walk on behalf of Switchboard via the link in our bio, and make a difference today.

Please share this post with someone who may need us! Whether it’s today, tomorrow, or in a few years. 📱: 0800 0119 100 💬: switchboard.lgbt 📧: hello@switchboard.lgbt

Pride season is well underway, and our volunteers have loved meeting you up and down the country to share information about our service and treat you to freebies! We've got a few more stops on our Pride tour this weekend, including: Belfast Liverpool Newcastle Norwich Nottingham London Trans+ Pride

Feeling Wicked? We've partnered with the wonderful team over at Wicked the Musical with this celebratory patch. All profits support Switchboard, so why not do something for good and dance through life with this popular limited-edition patch? Available on our online store via the link in our bio!

Have we visited a Pride near you? So far, we've attended Pride events in the following locations, with lots more on the horizon: Birmingham Canterbury Oxford Cambridge Cymru Edinburgh Bristol Glasgow Leeds, and more!

Calling all runners! We have some amazing opportunities for you to help raise some money for Switchboard. Please check out the link in our bio for more information and to get yourself signed up today!

Thank you so much to the team at Ugg for hosting Switchboard this morning at their flagship store in Knightsbridge. Your support means that our team of wonderful volunteers can continue to be there for anyone who needs us.

We’re honoured to be partnering with UGG for their Pride celebration on Thursday, 9th July at their flagship Knightsbridge Store. Join us from 9am for a talk about Switchboard’s rich history, followed by a live window drawing from Luke Embden.

We are thrilled that our wonderful CEO, Stephanie, is featured on The Guardian's Pride Power List 2026 in Association with Stonewall. Switchboard is the UK’s free LGBTQIA+ Support Line. Available 365 days a year, 10am to 10pm. Our support is anonymous and confidential.

Today marks the start of Disability Pride Month, which aims to spark conversations about disabled identities, inclusion, and rights. Whether your disability is physical or hidden, we hope you find the time to connect with your community this month.

Switchboard, the national LGBTQIA+ support line, has published its annual "Listen Up! Report," providing key insights into the LGBTQIA+ community based on over 17,000 conversations in 2025. For more information and to download a copy of the report, please visit our website.

Do you feel you have to Tip Toe? We’re here to listen. Switchboard is the UK’s free LGBTQIA+ Support Line. Available 365 days a year, 10am to 10pm. Our support is anonymous and confidential. 📱: 0800 0119 100 💬: switchboard.lgbt 📧: hello@switchboard.lgbt #TieTop #Channel4

Today marks the tenth anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub Shooting. If you would like to speak to someone from the LGBTQIA+ community on this particular day, or any day of the year, we are here for you. Switchboard is the UK’s free, anonymous, and confidential LGBTQIA+ support service.

Switchboard is proud to be partnering with @mrfoggsgb, @cahootslondon, @controlroomb, Barts, and @wearebunga90 bars this #Pride season. £1 from every bill over £25, across all 13 venues, will be donated to Switchboard to help us continue supporting the UK’s LGBTQIA+ community.

When communicating with service users, our listening volunteers may realise that certain references suggest a safeguarding concern is at play. We have a duty and responsibility to keep service users safe wherever possible.

Happy Pride Month! 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ Our wonderful team of volunteers cannot wait to see you on the road this Pride season. As always, our support will be available from 10am to 10pm every day, and we're here for whatever may be on your mind - no matter how big or small; every conversation counts.

Thank you to everyone who's fundraised for us this month; you are amazing, and we couldn't do the work we do without you. If you're inspired by these superstars, why not take part in an upcoming event to help raise money for Switchboard?

Pride season begins this weekend. We cannot wait to see you at Birmingham Pride and beyond! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Tag your local Pride in the comments below to help spread the word about Switchboard, the UK's free LGBTQIA+ Support Line. #HappyPride

You’re not alone. Our trained LGBTQIA+ volunteers are here to listen to any concerns you may have as a result of the revised EHRC guidance being laid before parliament. We’ve supported the community through trials and tribulations for over 50 years, and we’re here for you today.

We cannot wait to see you all at @MCMComicCon this weekend. Come say hi to us at Booth N1940! 👋🧡 We’ll be at Comic Con all weekend with information, freebies, and a selection of merch! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #ComicCon #LGBTQIA

We have a limited stock of 'Queerphoria' available on our site, ready to ship now, more than a month ahead of the anthology’s official publication date!

Today is #IDAHOBIT 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Also known as the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia, which is celebrated annually on the 17th of May. It is a global initiative that aims to raise awareness about discrimination, violence, and the challenges faced by the LGBTQIA+ community.

We hope you enjoyed the glimpse into Switchboard’s rich history on BBC One’s @therepairshoptv last night! In the final instalment of our mini interview series, Lisa Power reflects on the significance of getting Switchboard's first-ever Log Book repaired. #TheLogBooks #Switchboard #LGBTHistory

We sat down with Lisa Power ahead of her appearance on a very special BBC TV show about restoration and repairs… In this moving snippet, Lisa reflects on the importance of learning from our past. #LGBTHistory #TransHistoryWeek #UKHistory

Queer activist, Switchboard volunteer, and all-around icon, Lisa Power, visits Switchboard HQ to reflect on our amazing history and the importance of volunteering for an LGBTQIA+ charity in 2026. #LGBTHistory #TransHistoryWeek #LGBTQIA #Charity #Volunteering

Trans+ History Week invites us all to reflect on, learn about, and celebrate the history of transgender, non-binary, and intersex people. If you have any questions relating to gender, this week or at any point in the future, please do not hesitate to reach out to our free and anonymous support line.

We are devastated to hear about the fire that took place at the LGBTQ+ nightclub, Pink Punters, in Milton Keynes yesterday morning. If you are affected by this traumatic event, please reach out to Switchboard for free, confidential support whenever you may need it.