Working in partnership with the LGBT+ Consortium, we are able to offering a 1 day Level 3 DSL Safeguarding training. Book your place via Eventbrite: LGBTQ+ specific Designated Safeguarding Lead training, for LGBTQ+ organisations working with children & young people. 24th June 9am via zoom Access Eventbrite to book your place – closing date to book
Read More ...Help us build this unique resource for the autistic trans & gender diverse community Target £25,000 We are creating a comprehensive online resource, offering a central platform that caters to the specific needs of autistic trans and gender diverse individuals, their families and professionals in the field. NHS England has supported us with getting this
Read More ...In light of recent policy changes by Meta and the broader erosion of protections and equity initiatives globally, we want to reaffirm our unwavering commitment to you: our vibrant, diverse, and resilient community. The changes to Meta’s Community Standards, which now permit harmful rhetoric targeting LGBTQ+ people, women, and other marginalised groups, are deeply troubling.
Read More ...NHS England has asked Dr David Levy to independently lead a review of the NHS adult Gender Dysphoria Clinics (gender clinics) in England to determine whether their operation and delivery meets the requirements set out in the non-surgical service specification and to consider the safety and effectiveness of the service, including how the current service
Read More ...6th November 2024 The government has extended the temporary ban on puberty blockers until 31st December 2024. Extension of the temporary ban
Read More ...NHS England want to know our views on the current service specification: https://dmscdn.vuelio.co.uk/publicitem/5f52778e-11de-4945-b58b-762f6520f2c1 What works well and should be retained? What could be improved and should be adapted? What is no longer needed or is not appropriate and should be removed or replaced? They have broken the current service specification into sections and asked for
Read More ...9th July 2024 The Conservative Government undertook a consultation to gain views on proposed changes to the statutory guidance on teaching: relationships education relationships and sex education health education These subjects are collectively known as RSHE. Response to HM Governments RSHE Satututory Guidance July 2024.
Read More ...April 2024 This consultation aims to align the Standards with the position on residential accommodation being consulted upon in the draft ‘Gender Questioning Children: non-statutory guidance for schools and colleges in England’, which was published for consultation on 19 December 2023. GIRES Submission: Further Education – accommodation for gender questioning children 202404 (PDF, 113KB)
Read More ...Gender identity healthcare is a critical aspect of services provided by the National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom. The British Association of Gender Identity Specialists (BAGIS) represents a well-established body of experienced professionals, with a concentration of UK expertise in gender identity healthcare amassed over three decades. The following document outlines the standards
Read More ...18th October 2024 GIRES has joined over 100 trans organisations, academic experts and individuals involved in trans healthcare to call on Wes Streeting to address the serious failings resulting from the Cass Review. The letter makes three key requests: That government explain in full how the Cass Review was commissioned; That it suspend the implementation
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