Plans have been confirmed to change how emotional health and wellbeing support is delivered to LGBTQ+ children and young people across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire.
From 1 October 2026, services will no longer be provided through a single specialist provider. Instead, support will be delivered through five existing emotional health and wellbeing (EHW) services operating across the area.
Funding for the current LGBT+ Service Nottinghamshire, delivered by Centre Place, will end on 30 September 2026 following a transition period.
The existing service currently offers a combination of clinical and non-clinical support for young people aged 11 to 25, alongside support for families. This includes tailored one-to-one programmes, mental health and counselling support, peer groups, parent and carer groups, as well as advice on housing and benefits. It also provides harm reduction support for trans young people and training for professionals.
Under the new model, LGBTQ+ support will be embedded within the wider EHW services, which already deliver evidence-based interventions such as counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), and group work.
Health leaders say similar approaches are already in place in areas such as Derby and Derbyshire and Lincolnshire, where support is delivered through core services rather than a standalone specialist provision.
The current provider will work alongside the five commissioned EHW services during the transition to provide training and development for staff.
Officials say the changes aim to improve consistency and equity of access, strengthen workforce capability, and ensure LGBTQ+ needs are integrated into mainstream services, while also supporting long-term sustainability.
As part of the process, a listening exercise has been carried out to gather the experiences of LGBTQ+ children and young people aged 11 to 25 when accessing emotional health and wellbeing support.
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