GenderGP Newsletters

Visibility at last for trans youth

What a month for visibility for trans youth! As Dr Webberley’s trial continues to shine a light on the inadequate care provision for young trans people on the NHS, the conversation around how things can – and must – be improved is finally front and centre. We are optimistic that the successful outcome of the Bell V Tavi appeal is a sign of things to come. Read our latest newsletter to find out more.

The GenderGP Team x

August saw Dr Webberley’s hearing get into full swing and we, along with so many of the community, have been following the case keenly online. Meanwhile, we’ve been working on some exciting new developments in our service and some creative projects and we can’t wait to share them with you. Read on to find out more!

The GenderGP Team x

Happy Pride!

The shiniest, sparkliest, most glamorous time of the year is upon us and at GenderGP we’ve been celebrating. This year we’re especially proud of the hard work being done campaigning for advocacy and access to healthcare – we know it’s been tough but we’re seeing some significant progress. This Pride that’s what we’ve been celebrating and we hope you will join us.

The GenderGP Team x

Give your mind, body and soul a spa day with our self-care special

With Pride on the horizon and restrictions gradually beginning to ease around the world, we’re all looking forward to some exciting times ahead. But first, why not take a minute of calm to check in with yourself? Let’s breathe, stretch, and find out what’s been going on in the trans world with our latest round-up.

The GenderGP Team x

Celebrating the trans community #TDOV2021

Seeing trans people in our everyday lives is important, both for helping those who don’t understand to accept that our world is beautiful and diverse, and to empower those who may be scared to come out.

This Transgender Day of Visibility we celebrate all trans people for their courage and we give a special thank you to those who are in the public eye, who serve as an inspiration to us all.

Happy TDoV

The GenderGP Team x

Light at the end of the lockdown tunnel

Though there may be light at the end of the lockdown tunnel, any sense of life as we know it getting back to normal still feels a long way off. So this month’s newsletter we’re focusing on the positive, good news stories and uplifting content.

The GenderGP Team x

What Now for Trans Youth?

It’s easy to feel defeated after the ruling earlier this month made access to care for trans youth even more of a challenge, but together we will continue to get young trans people the care they need. Real change is hard won and real change is precisely what we are fighting for.

We must not accept a return to the sub-standard levels of care that were in place before the ruling, we want to see policies……..

Love, GenderGP xx

Transgender Awareness Week

November saw people throughout the world coming together for Transgender Awareness Week. We were delighted to have such a prominent platform from which to showcase some of the key issues impacting our wonderful community and to educate the public about some of the ways in which they can make a difference. You can read all about it in your monthly newsletter.

Love, GenderGP xx

Trans Sex Education Special

Earlier this month we saw the World Congress of Sexual Health issue a declaration to mark World Sexual Health Day (04.09.20). The document highlighted, among other things, the importance of equality, non-discrimination, autonomy and bodily integrity when it comes to a healthy sexual experience. To show our commitment to this excellent cause we are dedicating this month’s newsletter to the subject of sex; GenderGP style.

Love, GenderGP xx

Trans Youth Special

This month, with back to school on the horizon, our thoughts turn to our younger community members and those who support them. We are sending love and positive vibes to all of those who are preparing for re-entry into whatever form of education they may be gearing up for, especially to those who will be presenting as their true selves for the first time in a new school or college.

Keep your chin up, we’re rooting for you.

Love, GenderGP xx

Happy Pride Month!

As Pride month draws to a close, we wanted to take the opportunity to wave our collective virtual flags for the trans community. Many organisations held their events over the weekend (27th and 28th June) including the first ever Global Pride 2020, a 24 hour live event which was streamed online. We hope you were able to join in the celebrations.

Wherever you are and whatever you did to celebrate, we want to let you know that we are incredibly proud to be part of this fantastic community.

Share your Pride 2020 pics and we will include them in next month’s newsletter.

Welcome to our new look May newsletter!

As you will be aware, at the end of April we trialled a new triage system as part of our newly refreshed, redesigned and reinvigorated GenderGP Appraisal Pathway. We are delighted to report that it has been a huge success and many of the challenges that we know were causing frustration, are well on the way to being resolved.

In a bid to capitalise on this success we have streamlined our information gathering and sharing via the new GenderGP Appraisal Pathway section of the website.

Happy Transgender Day of Visibility!

On this TDOV like no other, we send our love out to the community and we encourage you to stand proud – however you choose to do so during lockdown! Remember you are not alone, we see you.

 With love from all of the team at GenderGP x

New Beginnings

This month saw the arrival of our very own bespoke communication platform: The GenderGP Portal. We want to thank everyone for their patience – the transfer has been tricky in places, but we know the end results are going to be so worth it! If you have any issues accessing the Portal or you just want to ask a question, please visit our Help Centre.

 With love from all of the team at GenderGP x

It feels like it’s been a long soggy autumn and we all need a pick me up. So we are marking this year’s countdown to Christmas with an extra special gift to you – our GenderGP advent calendar. We have invited some familiar faces, plus a few friends, to share a photo and a festive wish with our community. These will be displayed on our social media channels to brighten up your December days. You can find us @GenderGP on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

With love from all of the team at GenderGP xxx

Today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance 2019, we send our love out to the trans community.

To mark the occasion we have recorded a special edition of the GenderGP Podcast in which Marianne is joined by Victoria Oldman, GenderGP’s Appraisal Pathway Lead.

The pair discuss what TDOR means to them and the importance of putting yourself first, when times get tough.

With love from the team at GenderGP ❤️

As autumn creeps ever closer and the long lazy days of summer begin to feel like a distant memory, we have just the thing to warm your cockles…Some members of our community have shared their favourite holiday snaps. We think they look fabulous and we are immensely proud of what they have achieved. We’d love to make this a regular feature so, if you have a picture you would like to share, email a copy to Aby and we’ll add you to our gallery!

With love from all the team at GenderGP xx

The extreme heat – and torrential rain – this month has led to many a discussion on the subject of “body armour” here at GenderGP and the lengths to which members of the trans community have to go to just to feel comfortable stepping outside their front door.

Wigs, binders, packers, layers – of clothes and makeup – all of which are uncomfortable at the best of times. Throw in a heatwave and it can become unbearable.

With love from all the team at GenderGP xxx

Welcome to June’s newsletter and the official unveiling of our brand new logo! We have been working hard behind the scenes over the last few months to make sure our look and feel reflects the new and improved International GenderGP. You may also have noticed that the website has had a face lift – our aim is to make this resource as useful and informative as possible. Don’t forget to check in on a regular basis to read the latest news and developments as well as guidance on how you can get access to the support you need.

With love Helen, Mike and Marianne xxx

It’s been a busy few weeks, as you can probably imagine, but we’re as positive and committed as ever here at GenderGP. News of Dr Mike’s interim suspension caused some concern among members of our community but please rest assured that you are in safe hands. We guessed this might be coming so we took necessary steps to secure your continuity of care. You can read all about it here. We are all very excited about the next chapter.