On 8th February, Nicholas Hellen, Assistant Editor (Social Affairs), The Sunday Times, again contacted the Gender Identity Research and Education Society (GIRES). Whilst we clearly cannot comment on individual cases, the enquiry was pertaining to an article to be released tomorrow regarding alleged cases of people who regret their transition. Transition can be social and/or

The Gender Variance eLearning course was previously hosted on the Royal College of GPs website. Nicholas Hellen, Assistant Editor (Social Affairs), The Sunday Times contacted the Gender Identity Research and Education Society (GIRES) on 30 January 2019 regarding the removal of the Gender Variance elearning course from the Royal College of GPs website. GIRES responses

The Gender Variance eLearning course was previously hosted on the Royal College of GPs website. A more detailed account The Gender Identity Research and Education Society (GIRES) developed, entirely at its own expense, the material used in the above course, with the support of an expert working group. GIRES owns the copyright of all that

The Mail published another misleading & inaccurate article about trans young people. Our message is clear- we’re proud to provide vital services that change & save people’s lives. Today the LGBT community stands with our trans family. Read LGBT Foundation’s response: In the end, equality wins Paul Martin OBE, Chief Executive of LGBT Foundation and

GIRES encourages its members and allies to add their voices in support of of an improved gender recognition process. October 19 is the closing date for the government consultation on improving the Gender Recognition Act. Very few gender diverse people have used the Act to obtain a new birth certificate because the process is cumbersome,

Having met during NHS speech therapy lessons, five transgender women share their heartfelt stories about their journey. This 18-minute documentary was filmed in London between 2016 and 2017. We have since given the film to LGBT communities and the NHS Charing Cross Gender Clinic to educate, inspire and support. Directed by Niall Towl. Produced by

When we find ourselves in a new situation it can make us uncertain about what to do. At times like this it is often helpful to know that other people have gone through it too and to know what has worked for them. With this in mind we are putting together family case studies which

GIRES is working hard, in collaboration with Mermaids and the other members of the National Tans Youth Network (NTYN), to improve the lives of gender nonconforming young people. The charity is deeply grateful for the award that two of its trustees have received for their work with the NTYN. NTYN Bulletin Extract (PDF, 592KB)

The trustees of the Gender Identity Research and Education Society wish to pay heartfelt tribute to Denise Anderson, the charity’s Web Manager who has died, having succumbed very rapidly to melanoma. This note is an expression of our gratitude for Denise’s excellent work and grief that she has been taken from us. We miss Denise