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Generally, however, you may be surprised by how positive the experience of coming out can be. Very few people regret coming out, even if it is difficult at the time.

Social Group Links   Organisation Links


Octopus
 A local gay social group, based around the East side of London and the Essex borders.

 The Blackdown Social Group
 A social group for gay men in Devon, South & West Somerset and West Dorset.
Seeking Justice for the Gay Community (Gay Monitor)
Allan Horsfall was the founder of the Campaign for Homosexual Equality. Ray Gosling a jounrnalist of sorts whose relevant credits include the hour-long Bolton Seven documentary for Channel 4 and Sex with Boys for the New Statesman.

 The Edward Carpenter Community
This is a group of gay men committed to principles of caring, trusting, personal growth, sharing, and creativity aimed at nurturing 'community' as an alternative to the commercial scene. They are open to all men who identify as gay and the community particularly encourage and support disabled, black, older and younger men to become involved in their events.

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FFLAG (Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) offers support and advice to lesbian, gay and bisexual people, and their friends and relatives. They run local groups and have produced guidance aimed at both parents and their offspring: call their helpline on 0845 652 0311, email them on info@fflag.org.uk or visit their website at www.fflag.org.uk.
 
The D'Arcy Lainey Foundation (DALAFO) is a nationwide organisation supporting lesbian, gay and bisexual parents, and can advise those who are in the process of coming out. They can be contacted on 01706 849979, by email at support@dalafo.co.uk or via their website: www.dalafo.co.uk.
 
To find out what lesbian, gay and bisexual support, advice and social groups are operating in your area, call the Lesbian & Gay Switchboard (020 7837 7324), or go to www.queery.org.uk.
 
UK Lesbian and Gay Immigration Group
Telephone: 020 7620 6010
E-mail: info@uklgig.org.uk
Web: www.uklgig.org.uk

 
Civil Partnership Act
The Civil Partnership Bill became law on 18th November 2004 and came into effect on 05th December 2005. A copy of the act can be found at:
www.hmso.gov.uk/acts/acts2004/20040033.htm
   



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