A new era for gay helpline

THE operator of the city's helpline for gay people has changed, ending an association of 35 years.

By The Newsroom

Published 14th Jan 2010, 10:10 BST

Updated 14th Jan 2010, 10:58 BST

Lothian Gay and Lesbian Switchboard passed running the resource to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Centre for Health and Wellbeing.

The NHS Lothian-funded line offers support and information on issues such as relationships.

Centre director Maruska Greenwood said: "Switchboard has helped thousands of callers and it is an honour for the LGBT Centre to take on their mantle."

NHS Lothian