Blog
Welcome to our transgender blog. This is where you can read the latest news from GenderGP and the things that are impacting the trans community. This page is regularly updated, so check in often for the latest updates.
Be Yourself This Coming Out Day
October 11th is National Coming Out Day. This day is recognised worldwide by the LGBTQ+ community, both as a celebration of coming out and as an encouragement to those still finding their identities. ‘Coming out’ is a reference to being ‘in the closet’, a 20th-century...
MPTS Hearing Summary
The final day covered the Chair’s legal instructions to the Tribunal, who will now recess to make their deliberations before announcing the verdict on October 15th. The Chair’s instructions for the tribunal covered the burden of proof, which the Chair said was on the...
Hundreds of Academics Join Forces To Support Trans Communities
In a hugely positive development, a major new trans inclusive and intersectional global movement, with hundreds of members eagerly signing up, officially launched in early October 2021. With more and more LGBTIQA+ people emboldened to live their very best life,...
Freddy McConnell’s Good News Brings Hope To Trans Men
Journalist, activist, and dad Freddy McConnell has announced that he’s pregnant for a second time - and we could not be happier. Doting father Freddy came to the attention of the world when he gave birth to his first child SJ. After a predictably sensationalist media...
Draft Letter to Policy Makers From a Parent
We have recently been overwhelmed by testimonials from service users, members of the community, and their families. One thing that stands out time and time again is the need for healthcare professionals and politicians to listen young trans people and their families....
MPTS Hearing Days 39-40
Day 39 saw Mr Jackson QC close the GMC’s case against Dr Webberley. Day 40 was Mr Stern QC’s opportunity to refute the claims made by Mr Jackson QC and to finish laying out the defence case. Mr Stern QC began by acknowledging how much he had learnt about the issues...
Making Cervical Screening Accessible For Everyone
Cervical screening is an invaluable resource for early identification and treatment of cervical cancer, preventing at least 2000 deaths in the UK each year. However, trans men and non-binary people with cervixes may face obstacles accessing screenings that cisgender...
Judicial review proceedings launched against NHS England
Against a backdrop of an increased focus on the inadequate provision of Gender Affirming Healthcare (GAH) services in England, a coalition of civil society organisations have launched judicial review proceedings against NHS England. Funded by the Good Law Project and...
Good Law Project launches legal action against NHS England as they continue to fail trans folk
In a significant move to address the neglectful state of Gender Affirming Healthcare (GAH) in England, the Good Law Project, representing several trans and gender diverse people, is taking major legal action against the NHS. Focusing on the unlawful delays faced by...
