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able to improve trans and gender diverse individuals’ wellbeing. We contribute to policy development regarding equality and human rights for individuals, especially in healthcare.</p> <p>We also deliver training, e-learning and information to public and private sector organisations, including supporting trans and gender diverse employees or students.</p> <p>This statement calls for inclusion in sports to ensure that everyone, regardless of gender identity or sex characteristics, can participate.</p> <h1>News</h1> <h2>Transgender Awareness Week</h2> <p>13th November – 19th November 2024</p> <p><a href="https://www.gires.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/TAW-Large-Logo.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-13249" src="https://www.gires.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/TAW-Large-Logo-300x165.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="165" srcset="https://www.gires.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/TAW-Large-Logo-300x165.jpg 300w, https://www.gires.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/TAW-Large-Logo-1024x562.jpg 1024w, https://www.gires.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/TAW-Large-Logo-768x421.jpg 768w, https://www.gires.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/TAW-Large-Logo-1536x842.jpg 1536w, https://www.gires.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/TAW-Large-Logo.jpg 1880w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a></p> <p><strong>Transgender Awareness Week 2024 Celebrating our Trans Heroes’ </strong></p> <p>Transgender Awareness Week is a time to shine a spotlight on raising the visibility of transgender people and addressing issues the community faces. This is a one-week celebration leading up to the Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) on 20th November that honours the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence.</p> <p><iframe title="YouTube video player" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/aoh690u9IgQ?si=8uYZ6AZltCNLVX7y" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"><span data-mce-type="bookmark" style="display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;" class="mce_SELRES_start"></span></iframe></p> <p>Three out of four trans and gender diverse people have been treated unfairly because of their gender identity. Each silent gesture, every unspoken word, carries weight. Learn more at <a href="https://www.vic.gov.au/theunsaid">www.vic.gov.au/theunsaid</a></p> <h2>Launch of the Theme for LGBT+ History Month</h2> <p>13th November </p> <p><a href="https://www.gires.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/LGBT-History-Month-2024-Theme-logo.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-13240" src="https://www.gires.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/LGBT-History-Month-2024-Theme-logo.png" alt="" width="169" height="169" srcset="https://www.gires.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/LGBT-History-Month-2024-Theme-logo.png 169w, https://www.gires.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/LGBT-History-Month-2024-Theme-logo-150x150.png 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 169px) 100vw, 169px" /></a></p> <p>GIRES is proud to support two significant celebrations this week.</p> <p><strong>Schools out Theme for the UK 2024 LGBT+ History Month is Medicine #UnderTheScope</strong></p> <p>The 2024 theme celebrates LGBT+ peoples’ contribution to the field of Medicine and Healthcare both historically and today. At a time when the LGBT+ community is experiencing a rise in hate crime and hate instances, we also encourage you to look ‘Under the Scope’ and listen to LGBT+ peoples’ lived experiences from LGBT+ people.</p> <p>You can show your support in person by buying the <a href="https://lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/shop/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">LGBT+ History Month 2024 Badge or lanyard</a> and by posting on social media by including the hashtags #LGBTplusHM #UnderTheScope in your post.</p> <p>To read more about Schools Out work, please visit the website, where you can also support their work with a donation <a href="https://lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/lgbt-history-month-2024/">https://lgbtplushistorymonth.co.uk/lgbt-history-month-2024/</a></p> <h2>NHS England stakeholder consultation on the non-surgical service specification</h2> <p>12th November 2024</p> <p>NHS England want to know our views on the current service specification:<br /> <a href="https://dmscdn.vuelio.co.uk/publicitem/5f52778e-11de-4945-b58b-762f6520f2c1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://dmscdn.vuelio.co.uk/publicitem/5f52778e-11de-4945-b58b-762f6520f2c1</a></p> <ul> <li>What works well and should be retained?</li> <li>What could be improved and should be adapted?</li> <li>What is no longer needed or is not appropriate and should be removed or replaced?</li> </ul> <p>They have broken the current service specification into sections and asked for views on each section.</p> <p><a href="https://www.gires.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Service-Specification-1719_Gender-Identity-Services-for-Adults-non-surgical-services-Submission.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GIRES Submission</a></p> <h2>Government extends temporary ban on puberty blockers</h2> <p>6th November 2024</p> <p>The government has extended the temporary ban on puberty blockers until 31st December 2024</p> <p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/extension-to-temporary-ban-on-puberty-blockers#:~:text=The%20continuation%20of%20the%20ban,18s%20not%20already%20taking%20them.&text=The%20government%20has%20today%20(6,known%20as%20'puberty%20blockers.'" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Extension of temporary ban</a></p> <h2>Transitions: The Unheard Stories by jane fae</h2> <p>6th November 2024</p> <p><a href="https://www.gires.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Transitions-The-Unheard-Stories.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-13222" src="https://www.gires.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Transitions-The-Unheard-Stories.png" alt="" width="133" height="189"></a></p> <p>Here is a great opportunity to read about the lived experiences of trans people in their own words. </p> <p><a href="https://transactual.org.uk/product/transitions-the-unheard-stories/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Transitions the Unheard Stories</a> £12 + P&P</p> <h2>GIRES Supports TransActual campaign to monitor and record the impact of GPs refusing to prescribe HRT</h2> <p>22nd October 2024</p> <p><a href="https://www.gires.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/TransActual.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-4906 size-thumbnail" src="https://www.gires.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/TransActual-150x150.png" alt="TransAcutal Logo" width="150" height="150" srcset="https://www.gires.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/TransActual-150x150.png 150w, https://www.gires.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/TransActual.png 225w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px" /></a></p> <p class="TextWrapper-sc-__sc-1f8vz90-0 hsoRDJ">TransActual want to hear from trans people in the UK whose GPs have refused to prescribe their HRT. By collecting this information, we intend to track patterns, identify common themes and take steps to advocate for trans people on a national level. They will not share your personal information or details of your specific situation without permission.</p> <p><a href="https://form.typeform.com/to/WRkLDUl3?typeform-source=transactual.org.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Please let them know about your experience</a></p> <h2>BAGIS Recommended Minimum Standards for Provision and Commissioning of Gender Affirming Care in the UK 1st Edition, October 2024</h2> <p>22nd October 2024</p> <p><a href="https://www.gires.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/BAGIS-Logo.png"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-13135" src="https://www.gires.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/BAGIS-Logo.png" alt="" width="273" height="83"></a></p> <p>Gender identity healthcare is a critical aspect of services provided by the National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom. The British Association of Gender Identity Specialists (BAGIS) represents a well-established body of experienced professionals, with a concentration of UK expertise in gender identity healthcare amassed over three decades. The Standards of Care outlines the standards of care that the BAGIS feel are required to deliver high-quality, inclusive, and patient-centred gender identity and general healthcare to transgender, non-binary and gender-diverse (TGD) people within the NHS, under the current care paradigm. </p> <p><a href="https://www.gires.org.uk/bagis-recommended-minimum-standards-for-provision-and-commissioning-of-gender-affirming-care-in-the-uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See More</a></p> <h2>Trans Community letter to Secretary of State for Health, Wes Streeting</h2> <p>18th October</p> <p>GIRES has joined over 100 trans organisations, academic experts and individuals involved in trans healthcare to call on Wes Streeting to address the serious failings resulting from the Cass Review. </p> <p>The letter makes three key requests:</p> <ul> <li>That government explain in full how the Cass Review was commissioned;</li> <li>That it suspend the implementation of the Review’s recommendations immediately, including removing the current prohibitions on prescription of GnRH analogues (‘puberty blockers’) for trans children;</li> <li>That it supports the British Medical Association’s ongoing review of the Review’s methodology and conclusions.</li> </ul> <p><a href="https://www.gires.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Letter-to-Wes-Streeting-from-TransActual-and-others-re-the-Cass-Review-Oct-2024.pdf">Letter-to-Wes-Streeting-from-TransActual-and-others-re-the-Cass-Review-Oct-2024</a></p> <h2 id="swp-tcr--title">Children of Omelas; Effects of the UK Puberty Blocker Ban</h2> <p>15th October 2024</p> <div class="AuthorsCard-NameGroup-cls2-1f0g AuthorsCard-NameGroup-cls1-4F87 AuthorsCard-NameGroup-altLook-3EBU">Dr Natacha Kennedy, Goldsmiths, University of London has written this paper that presents an examination of survey data from the parents of young trans people following the changes to access for puberty blockers for trans children. The paper examines the impact and consequences of this ban on trans and non-binary children and young people. </div> <p>Free to download: <a href="https://www.academia.edu/124722434/Children_of_Omelas_Effects_of_the_UK_Puberty_Blocker_Ban" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> Children of Omelas; Effects of the UK Puberty Blocker Ban | Natacha Kennedy – Academia.edu</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.gires.org.uk/children-of-omelas-effects-of-the-uk-puberty-blocker-ban/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See More</a></p> <h2>GIRES Submission to the DoH on proposed changes to the availability of puberty blockers</h2> <p><strong>8th October 2024</strong></p> <p>GIRES has been invited to take part in a consultation, regarding the Department of Health and Social Care’s proposal to make the arrangements set out in the emergency order in regard to puberty blockers permanent.  The DoH has stated that if enacted, the effect of these changes would be that no new patients under 18 who are under the care of UK private prescribers and prescribers registered in the EEA or Switzerland will be prescribed these medicines for the purposes of puberty suppression in respect of gender incongruence and/or gender dysphoria, other than those exemptions which have been previously set out.  </p> <p>GIRES has been very clear in our submission about the potential impact and dangers. We have included personal evidence from parents of trans young people of the consequences of the ban already and any future proposal to make it permanent. </p> <p><a href="https://www.gires.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GIRES-Submission_DoH-Proposed-changes-to-the-availability-of-puberty-blockers-20241008.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">GIRES Submission_DoH Proposed changes to the availability of puberty blockers 20241008</a></p> <h2>Celebrating Infinitely Diverse Gender Expressions</h2> <p>A few of GIRES’ friends colleagues and supporters.</p> <script> jQuery(document).ready(function($) { jQuery("img[data-rel^='ewicprettyPhoto[ewic-slider-2015]']").ewcPhoto({theme: "ewc_default", allow_expand: false, deeplinking: false, slideshow: 5000, autoplay_slideshow: false, hook: "data-rel", social_tools:false}); var _SlideshowTransitions = [ {$Duration:1200,$Opacity:2}, ]; var _CaptionTransitions = [ {$Duration: 900, $Clip: 3, $Easing: $JssorEasing$.$EaseInOutCubic } ]; var options = { 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