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Read the latest news affecting the trans community.
UK media continues to promote climate of fear for trans youth
This post has been written following an approach made by The Telegraph newspaper, about the care our service provides to trans youth. As Australia’s media is being called out for the poor treatment of its key medical specialist in the care of trans...
Care for Trans Youth in Ireland reaches breaking point
Following reports that the adolescent gender service in Ireland has been closed, leaving trans youth with no access to care, GenderGP would like to reiterate that as a global telehealth organisation, we are able to support trans individuals of all ages,...
GRA Reform Evidence Meeting
The Women and Equalities Committee met on the 10th February to hear evidence from witnesses about the Reform of the Gender Recognition Act, we live-tweeted the event and here offer an overview of the meeting. The witnesses were: Karon Monaghan QC,...
Healthcare options for UK trans youth reach breaking point
Healthcare options for UK trans youth reach breaking point as pharmacies are targeted for providing lifesaving treatment UK Regulator Fails in its Duty of Care to Trans Youth GPhC accused of “forcing” resignation of trans inclusive superintendent pharmacist...
Green Party Stands Firm in its Pro-Trans Stance
Last week Nicola Sturgeon issued a very public statement in support of trans rights, on the back of accusations that the SNP was failing in its efforts against transphobia. This week, we are delighted to see the Green Party has taken a similar stance. Following...
This is what a trans ally sounds like
Following Nicola Sturgeon’s very public stance on transphobia, we would like to applaud her for sharing her experiences as a feminist and for including trans women within that group. By putting her views in a public statement she can now be held accountable for...
GenderGP delighted to learn of joint intervention by the Good Law Project
GenderGP stands firmly with The Good Law Project and the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and their stance on the Appeal that has been granted in the case of Bell and Mrs A against the Tavistock. ‘The intervention is made on behalf of a small group...
Open Letter to Matt Hancock
28 January 2021 The Rt. Hon Matt Hancock MP, Secretary of State for Health, House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA Dr Helen Webberley Founder - GenderGP Office 7, 35-37 Ludgate Hill London EC4M 7JN www.GenderGP.com Dear Mr Hancock, The UK is falling behind...
Review of ICGP Guide for trans care in Ireland
GP Guide for trans care in Ireland is an excellent start but more must be done I was very pleased to see the Irish College of General Practitioners (ICGP) launch their quick reference guide for GPs on trans healthcare, however, it is important to note that it...
CQC inspection finds GIDS services ‘inadequate’
CQC Inspection of Gender Identity Services, Tavistock and Portman Published 20/01/2021 The Service was found to be ‘inadequate’ and an enforcement notice has been served. In January 2019, GenderGP wrote to the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to express concerns...
