We need people to join a quality standards advisory committee developing and updating a range of NICE quality standards as a standing lay member see recent opportunities updated 03/12/2024: The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) produces guidance on the most effective ways to prevent, diagnose and treat disease and ill health, and
Read More ...My name is Abbie Grice and I am a final year Psychology undergraduate student at the University of Bath, working under Dr. Punit Shah’s supervision. For my dissertation project, I would like to conduct a research study investigating the relationship between levels of gender dysphoria, autistic traits and an individual sense of self. I want
Read More ...Discounted Price The Gender Identity Research and Education Society (GIRES) is delighted to be a sponsor of the Diversity and Inclusion Summit in London on Wednesday 4 December 2019. There is a wide-ranging agenda. One of the sessions is entitled: “How to ensure a safe and inclusive work environment for LGBT+ employees”. The event includes
Read More ...Questionnaire link: https://leicester.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/fertility-preservation-trans-men My name is Greg Smith and I am a Trainee Clinical Psychologist at the University of Leicester. I am conducting a study exploring how decisions are made about fertility preservation (also known as gamete storage or egg harvesting). It is hoped this will help transmasculine individuals to explore fertility options that fit with their
Read More ...Basic Strategy: Simple and Advanced Techniques Who’s it for? Trans folks (binary and non-binary alike) and allies, wanting to be more effective in their communications with the wider public online and in the mainstream media. This event applies whether you are a media regular looking to up your game, a newby nervously eyeing up the
Read More ...The TRANSforming Futures project wants to hear from you! Are you trans and based in England? Tell us about your experience of interacting with services. Sign-up here: https://www.stonewall.org.uk/transforming-futures-tell-us-your-views FAQs: https://www.stonewall.org.uk/transforming-futures-faqs
Read More ...The aim of this project is to explore relationship experiences in transgender individuals and the impact of gender transition on romantic relationships. We are trying to improve the understanding and awareness of relationship experiences for transgender individuals and hope to then be able to use this to help support transgender individuals further in the future.
Read More ...Mike Cowan, a reporter for the BBC Victoria Derbyshire Programme, wishes to interview gender diverse people who have self-medicated. GIRES has discussed with Mike Cowan the negative impact of the currently long waiting time for a first appointment at a specialised NHS gender identity clinic, reported to be two years. GIRES has informed him that
Read More ...GIRES held a successful AGM on Sunday 27 October 2019, which saw the appointment of Shaan Knan as GIRES Chair in succession to Dr Ben Vincent. The charity expressed thanks to Ben for their excellent work as both Trustee and Chair. Heather Cox also stood down as a Trustee at the AGM, the charity thanks
Read More ...The NHS are recruiting four children and young people (aged 13-24 years) to the Children and Young People’s Transformation Board for one year. Information can be found here: https://www.england.nhs.uk/participation/get-involved/opportunities/ There is also a pack which contains details about the role. Document: Children and Young People’s Transformation Board-Youth Members Application Pack (PDF, 174KB)
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