If you have some research in the form of consultations and/or surveys you would like us to share out for participation from others then feel free to contact us. You will find our contact details on the Contact page.
We have a great online resource which contains many of the support groups over the UK where you can find many people who may be interested in voicing their own opinions and ideas about their experiences of being trans or non-binary. This online resource is www.tranzwiki.net.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission has launched a consultation to update its ‘Code of Practice’ following the Supreme Court’s judgement on For Women Scotland vs. The Scottish Ministers. The EHRC’s Code of Practice is primary guidance for employers, sporting bodies, schools, services open to the public (e.g. hospitals, restaurants, shops, refuges, pubs) and other
More ...Jack Lopez, Lecturer in Society and Health, University of Bradford, School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences Back in 2020, Jack conducted research to investigate interruptions and barriers to accessing gender transition related healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic to better understand the long-term issues for Trans/Trans Non-binary (Trans*) individuals and overburdened services. GIRES assisted and endorsed
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
More ...TransActual launches a 2024/25 trans lives survey to capture what it is like to be a trans person in the UK today. This is an important survey, updating their 2021 survey that has been widely used to advocate for trans people. If you are a trans person in the UK, and have 15-20 minutes of
More ...NHS England wanted 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
More ...Summary and results of the research This research study was an exciting opportunity for you to have your voice heard and potentially influence law reform. The first part of the study was an online survey which was open to all who are transgender and/or non-binary. The second part was a 60-minute interview (face-to-face, Skype or
More ...GIRES submission to Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government In 2020 the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government made a call for evidence as it launches a technical review of provision of toilets for men and women. The review will take place during 2021. GIRES is aware that there are many misconceived and
More ...Statement 22nd September 2020 Statement made by Rt Hon Elizabeth Truss MP, Minister for Women and Equalities. GEO Response to Gender Recognition Act (2004) consultation. Government Equalities Office Update Response to Gender Recognition Act (2004) consultation. Today, I am announcing the Government’s response to the consultation on the Gender Recognition Act 2004. As a
More ...I’m reaching out to you with news of a new research survey that we’re running: the UK 18-35 year olds LGBTQ* COVID-19 & LOCKDOWN Experiences Survey. And we’d very much appreciate for anyone within this age range who can take part in the survey. I’m really keen to make this a big UK wide survey
More ...My name is Magdalena Mikulak. I am a researcher working with the Health Experiences Research Group at the University of Oxford. I am asking you to take part in research. Before you decide if you want to take part or not, I want to tell you why the research is being done, and what you
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