The NHS is reviewing adult gender services in England, led by Dr David Levy. This Levy Review will shape the future of gender-affirming healthcare for thousands of trans and non-binary adults. The review is assessing how current NHS gender services are working, whether they meet the existing service specification, and what needs to change. A
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 ...LGTB Health and Wellbeing share their Resource PDF. It includes information about what conversion practices are, the effects they may have on people, how best to support them and what support is available, as well as some further resources. This resource aims to help inform anyone who is supporting, or may come into contact with,
More ...The recent decision to indefinitely ban the private prescription of puberty blockers for trans youth in the UK marks a profoundly troubling development in the ongoing struggle for the rights of trans people and access to necessary, life-saving and evidence-based healthcare. Every single child and young person should be able to get the care that
More ...TRANSforming Futures was a project managed by Stonewall and LGBT Consortium, in partnership with Be:North, CliniQ, Galop, Gendered Intelligence, GIRES, Mermaids, Sparkle, and UK Black Pride. The project ran for six years as a trans-led programme aiming to support trans-led organisations, groups or projects to benefit trans people in England. As an initial step, research
More ...6th November 2024 The government has extended the temporary ban on puberty blockers until 31st December 2024. Extension of the temporary ban
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
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 ...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
More ...TransActual want to hear from trans people in the UK whose GPs have refused to prescribe their HRT. By collecting this information, we intend to track patterns, identify common themes and take steps to advocate for trans people on a national level. They will not share your personal information or details of your specific situation
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