We're continuing to hear reports of GPs refusing to prescribe trans people their HRT, even if they have a letter from an NHS gender clinic asking the GP to prescribe. We're in regular contact with NHS England (and others) about this unacceptable situation.

If your GP refuses to prescribe your HRT:
1. Let us know (we're tracking and reporting on the patterns): https://tinyurl.com/TransActualHRT
2. Take a look at our resource on what you can do: https://transactual.org.uk/medical-transition/my-gp-is-refusing-to-prescribe-my-hrt-what-can-i-do/

Whether you want to know your rights with your GP, want to check the latest gender clinic waiting times, are preparing for transition related surgery, or want to hear about other trans people's experiences, there's something on TransActual's website for you.

Click https://transactual.org.uk/healthcare-trans/ to go directly to our health resources.

Did you know that over half of trans people avoid medical visits when unwell? Healthcare professionals can help reduce these inequalities. In the UK, TransActual offers expertise to support trans patients. Learn about our training and consultancy at: https://buff.ly/3tsTKIu or visit our bio, healthcare section. Know a healthcare professional? Tag them below! #HealthInequality #TransHealth #LGBTQI

Are you concerned about the progressing shift to the right, increasing open trans hostility, racism, anti-feminism and how socially accepted right-wing ideology currently is?
Are you frustrated by politicians' eternal promises of better trans policies that end in discriminatory paragraphs, such as the Self-Determination Act?
Are you wondering how much longer you can safely get hormones and healthcare measures?

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NHS England have launched a survey for adults who are using an NHS England gender clinic or have in the past 5 years. Given recent experiences with consultations, it could be tempting not to engage. But we do we encourage trans adults in England to take part (reasons in the thread below).

You'll find the survey https://nhs.welcomesyourfeedback.net/s/93arah

Are you having transition related surgery soon? Do you know what to expect from your recovery? You might find 'What Do I Need to Know About Surgery?' useful. Read it at https://buff.ly/3Bmq0RW

When we conducted the 2021 Trans Lives Survey, we had not anticipated how widely its findings would be used and cited. Now we’re back and ready to update it.

Complete our 15-20min survey and do your bit for the community. There’s also the opportunity to be entered into a draw to win £150 worth of Love to Shop vouchers.

Take the survey: https://tinyurl.com/TransLives24

Every healthcare professional and provider has a part to play in reducing health inequalities, and TransActual are here to help. We offer bespoke trans awareness and trans inclusion training and consultancy for healthcare settings. You'll find more information at https://transactual.org.uk/training/

Thanks to National Lottery funding, we’re able to update our resources for healthcare professionals like GPs and nurses.

We want to prioritise the information that you want people caring for you to see - so we’re asking for your ideas.

Please answer a few questions for us so we can get your views? There's only six questions so it should not take long!

Click this link: https://buff.ly/3ZBFgne

Thanks to National Lottery funding, we’re able to update our resources for healthcare professionals like GPs and nurses.

We want to prioritise the information that you want people caring for you to see - so we’re asking for your ideas.

Please answer a few questions for us so we can get your views? There's only six questions so it should not take long!

Click this link: https://buff.ly/3ZBFgne

Do you know what U = U means? It's short for undetectable is untransmittable. When a person living with HIV is on effective treatment, the levels of HIV in their blood will be so low as to be undetectable. If someone's HIV is undetectable, they can't pass it on (transmit) to others when having sex.

Read more: https://www.aidsmap.com/about-hiv/faq/what-does-undetectable-untransmittable-uu-mean

This World AIDS Day, we want to revisit Victoria's wonderful piece on overcoming HIV stigma. You can read it at: https://transactual.org.uk/blog/2023/12/01/overcoming-stigma/

Everyone has a role in challenging HIV stigma and making the world a better place for people living with HIV. What will you do to help end HIV stigma?

Healthwatch want to hear from trans and non-binary people about their experiences with their GP. This is an important research project and the data will help us to highlight the issues impacting trans people.

You can complete the survey at: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/HealthwatchEnglandTransGP/

We, along with a range of trans organisations, academic experts and individuals involved in trans healthcare, have written to Wes Streeting, to express our deep lack of confidence in the Cass Review and our concerns over the Department of Health and Social Care's implementation of its recommendations.

Read the full letter: https://transactual.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Letter-to-Wes-Streeting-from-TransActual-and-others-re-the-Cass-Review-Oct-2024.pdf

Our Wellbeing hub has a list of resources covering a range of topics from mindfullness to support with quitting smoking. Check it out and share it with anyone who might find it useful!

https://transactual.org.uk/wellbeing/

We've been hearing an increasing number of reports of trans people's GPs refusing to prescribe their HRT to them - even if they have a letter from an NHS gender clinic requesting that they do. That's why we're created our new My GP is Refusing to Prescribe My HRT resource: https://transactual.org.uk/medical-transition/my-gp-is-refusing-to-prescribe-my-hrt-what-can-i-do/

Has your GP recently refused to prescribe you HRT? Let us know at https://tinyurl.com/TransActualHRT

“Non binary people need to be taken seriously. I have experienced more transphobia from binary trans people than cis people sometimes. Gatekeeping has to stop. ” Kim (they/them)

“Keep going. Keep fighting. I know it's hard but you're valid and you're doing amazingly well. You can get through this.” Ethan