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Transgender Issues The frequent use of the LGBT acronym can cause confusion as it suggests a close link between lesbian, gay and bisexual people and trans people. It is important to remember that LGB issues are those relating to sexual orientation, whereas Trans issues are gender-related. Trans people have a particularly poor history of interaction with the NHS. It is hoped that the 2004 Gender Recognition Act and the Equality Act are helping to improve this. Gender reassignment, the process of transitioning from one gender to another, is one of the nine “protected characteristics” in the Equality Act. The Gender Clinic Mandala Centre Gregory Boulevard Nottingham NG7 6LB T (Mandala Centre) 0115 960 2820 W www.nottinghamshirehealthcare.nhs.uk/ourservices/gender-clinic/ This service incorporates psychiatric and psychological assessment, endocrine assessment and treatment, and supportive therapy. They work according to their clinic protocol (see the website), which is largely based on the Good Practice Guidelines for the Assessment and Treatment of Gender Dysphoria by The Royal College of Psychiatrists Intercollegiate Committee.
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Transgender Support Re-Creation New Foresters 18 St Anns Street Nottingham NG1 3LX T 07940 761160 - Davina Daniels E recreationtrans@hotmail.co.uk A support/social group for all trans people who are affected by gender identity issues are welcome to join this group. Various activities planned. The group meets Wednesdays 6:00pm to 8:00pm at the New Foresters. Nottingham Chameleons Cross dressing group meeting on the second and fourth Thursdays of each month at: Temple Community Centre Nottingham Road Nuthall Nottingham NG16 1DP Anyone requiring further information is welcome to ring the dedicated Nottingham Chameleon mobile (07896 133461) which will be answered by one of the organisers of the group on Thursday evenings. There is a recorded message at all other times. W www.nottinghamchameleons.moonfruit.com E nottinghamchameleons@yahoo.co.uk Websites
The service has close links with surgical services providing gender reassignment surgery. Referrals are usually made via the person’s GP. Referrals from local psychiatric or psychological services are also accepted, although they would like the GP of the person referred to support the referral.
Safer sex post sex reassignment surgery www.thebody.com/content/whatis/art48763.html Press for change: Transequality The UK’s Leading Authority on Transgender Law http://transequality.co.uk/default.aspx
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