Gender Diversity Awareness for Employers & Service Providers

GIRES Trans and Gender Diversity Awareness Training for Employers and Service Providers CPD accredited e-learning resource will:

• Ensure that learners are better informed about trans and gender diversity;
• Give you a better understanding of the law and good practice in relation to trans and gender diverse people;
• Provide employers and services providers with the knowledge to meet their legal responsibilities in relation to staff, service users/ clients; and
• Provide you with the skills and knowledge to deal with trans and gender diverse issues in line with your role.

The training consists of three modules and a test quiz which will take about an hour to complete.:

• Module 1: An introduction to trans and gender diversity
• Module 2: Employers and employee’s responsibilities in relation to the law and best practice
• Module 3: The importance of an inclusive and supportive workplace environment

Please note, that if you would like to have access to the free training for your own personal interest, and not professional development, your progress and completion of sessions will not be recorded and you will not be able to generate a record of completion. Please email web@gires.org.uk stating which training you would like to access and we will send you a link to the Open Access Training. 

If you require evidence of learning and wish to acquire CPD points, please register and pay £10 to access the training. You will then be sent login details to access the training. On successful completion of the test at the end please make sure you print your result certificate or save a PDF as you will not be able to return to your results after leaving the training course.

GIRES Trans and Gender Diversity – Scientific Factors

This CPD accredited e-learning resource provides a brief overview of the biological science relating to trans and gender diversity. The training is in 6 Modules and should take 1.5hrs to complete. Once you have completed all six modules you will be able to print a certificate of learning which includes the CPD reference details.

1. Introduction 
2. Chromosomes
3. Legal Information
4. Sex and Gender
5. Nature vs Nurture
6. Research

Please note, that if you would like to have access to the free training for your own personal interest, and not professional development, your progress and completion of sessions will not be recorded and you will not be able to generate a record of completion. Please email web@gires.org.uk stating which training you would like to access and we will send you a link to the Open Access Training. 

If you require evidence of learning and wish to acquire CPD points, please register and pay £10 to access the training. You will then be sent login details to access the training.

Gender Diversity Training for Primary Care Teams

GIRES has produced CPD accredited e-Learning to support Primary Care Teams providing care for gender diverse individuals.

Cultural competence is also addressed as this is an essential element in underpinning the successful care across a broad range of medical and social services for service users of all ages. The e-learning programme is designed for:

• Health and social care providers including people working in care-homes, hospitals, schools and GP surgeries;
• Medical professionals;
• Non-clinical staff working in primary care
• Educational professionals including school nurses; and
• Gender diverse people and their families.

The training consists of two modules:

Module 1: Healthcare for gender diverse (transgender, non-binary, non-gender) adults. The Training includes definitions of key terms, an overview of treatment and the role of Primary Care with regard to referral pathways, ongoing treatment and monitoring in collaboration with specialised services.

Module 2:  Describes the care of gender diverse children and young people and gives an overview of the support and treatment provided to this group. Gender diversity may be experienced and expressed by young people of all ages, including pre-school children. The module also covers Primary Care responsibilities with regard to referral pathways, ongoing treatment and monitoring in collaboration with specialised services.

The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust’s statement in response to the announcement of a new model and Early Adopter services by NHS England following recommendation from the Cass Review.

Important points to note:

What will this mean for current patients at GIDS?

There will be no immediate changes or interruption to current care. The early adopters will be established by Spring 2023 and all parties are committed to achieving a smooth and seamless transfer for all patients, minimising any disruption. Endocrine care will continue under the current protocols.

Will people have to wait for a research protocol to start hormone blockers?

The proposed research is likely to take some time to design and implement. In the meantime, referrals into endocrine services can continue under current arrangements, which includes the need for assurance by the Multi-Professional Review Group (MPRG) in regard to children under 16.

Will the Multi Professional Review Group that reviews referrals for puberty blockers be disbanded?

Until the research protocol is operational the MPRG will continue to review the process followed by GIDS and by the Early Adopters once operational. This will still only apply to patients under the age of 16.”

Access to free training

Please note, that if you would like to have access to the free training for your own personal interest, and not professional development, your progress and completion of sessions will not be recorded and you will not be able to generate a record of completion. Please email web@gires.org.uk stating which training you would like to access and we will send you a link to the Open Access Training. 

If you require evidence of learning and to acquire CPD points, please register and pay £10 to access the training. You will then be sent login details to access the training.

Supporting Gender Diverse Children and Young People

GIRES and Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust have created this CPD accredited e-learning resource to help professionals and families understand the needs of gender diverse children and young people. The e-learning programme is designed for:

• Health and social care providers;
• Medical professionals;
• Educational professionals; and
• Families of gender diverse children and young people.

The programme consists of three e-learning modules each of which will take about 25 mins to complete.

The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust’s statement in response to the announcement of a new model and Early Adopter services by NHS England following recommendation from the Cass Review.

Important points to note:

What will this mean for current patients at GIDS?

There will be no immediate changes or interruption to current care. The early adopters will be established by Spring 2023 and all parties are committed to achieving a smooth and seamless transfer for all patients, minimising any disruption. Endocrine care will continue under the current protocols.

Will people have to wait for a research protocol to start hormone blockers?

The proposed research is likely to take some time to design and implement. In the meantime, referrals into endocrine services can continue under current arrangements, which includes the need for assurance by the Multi-Professional Review Group (MPRG) in regard to children under 16.

Will the Multi Professional Review Group that reviews referrals for puberty blockers be disbanded?

Until the research protocol is operational the MPRG will continue to review the process followed by GIDS and by the Early Adopters once operational. This will still only apply to patients under the age of 16.”

Access to free training

Please note, that if you would like to have access to the free training for your own personal interest, and not professional development, your progress and completion of sessions will not be recorded and you will not be able to generate a record of completion. Please email web@gires.org.uk stating which training you would like to access and we will send you a link to the Open Access Training. 

If you require evidence of learning and wish to acquire CPD points, please register and pay £10 to access the training. You will then be sent login details to access the training.

Supporting Gender Diverse People in Post 16 Education

GIRES trans and gender diversity awareness training for learning providers, staff and students in post 16 education e-learning resource has been developed to raise awareness and understanding of the issues faced by trans and gender diverse learners and teachers and other staff, and provide the leaner with the information to respond appropriately when working or studying with trans and gender diverse learners and teachers and other staff.

Further and higher education establishments, as well as governors, management, trades’ unions and students’ unions will benefit from an understanding of the issues faced by trans and gender diverse people; all must share the corporate responsibility to provide them with a safe, inclusive and healthy environment.

The training consists of  six modules each of which will take about 20 mins to complete.:

• Introduction to gender diversity in further education
• Learners’ experiences
• Employees’ experiences
• Disclosure and privacy
• Promoting equality
• Support

Please note, that if you would like to have access to the free training for your own personal interest, and not professional development, your progress and completion of sessions will not be recorded and you will not be able to generate a record of completion. Please email web@gires.org.uk stating which training you would like to access and we will send you a link to the Open Access Training. 

If you require evidence of learning and wish to acquire CPD points, please register and pay £10 to access the training. You will then be sent login details to access the training. On successful completion of the test at the end please make sure you print your result certificate or save a PDF as you will not be able to return to your results after leaving the training course.