Cis people - now's the time to put your allyship into action. The NHS Constitution has been reviewed by the Department of Health and Social Care and some of the proposed changes will have a negative impact on trans people.
If you're a cis woman and/or a healthcare professional - your responses could play an important part in protecting trans people's existing rights to privacy, dignity and safety when accessing NHS care.
Been offered your surgery date but not sure what happens next? If it's transition related surgery you're having, TransActual are here to help. Check out 'What Do I Need to Know About Surgery?' at https://tinyurl.com/TransActualSurgery
“When we emerge from the struggle, our flag might be tattered, but it will not stop waving proudly.” Monica Helms
(Accessibility: “When we emerge from the struggle, our flag might be tattered, but it will not stop waving proudly.” Monica Helms Photo: Monica Helms, a woman with long hair wearing a cap and glasses. In the background of the image is a big trans flag)
A #GeneralElection has been called, make sure you're registered to vote by the 18th June and ensure your voice is heard. Also remember to bring a form of voter ID.
This study aims to find out about trans people's participation in domestic tasks and to find out whether or not their experiences differ due to their upbringing or life experiences.
In Pakistan, transgender individuals face significant social, economic, and healthcare disparities.
"Transcend Pakistan" fundraiser are committed to providing transgender individuals with the resources and support they need to lead happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives.
Are you a trans person (including non-binary people, of course) that's fundraising to cover the costs of transition related care? Or other trans related stuff?
If you are, we might be able to help you by sharing your fundraiser on our social media channels.
To request a share on #FundingSunday, click the link in our bio, go to 'TransActual forms' and click 'Funding Sunday request form'.
"Help, community, support, connection: it IS out there for us. And the more we fight to access it, the more empowered we will become to make the changes necessary for trans joy – which means trans health – to become the rule, and not the exception." Fred
It’s that time of year again. If you’re getting ready for Pride, you can show your support for trans people whilst also raising funds for a trans led and run organisation.
@transactualuk So, I’m a cis gay/queer guy (with an enby partner) but I love my trans pride cats tshirt and my pink-white-blue KeepCup. My heart, money, and energy are there to back up my mouth, but sometimes I worry that my wearing 🏳️⚧️ colours is like - stealing valour?
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.
If you're trans and have got questions about transition related surgery, TransActual are here to help. Check out our 'What Do I Need To Know About Transition Related Surgery?' resource at https://tinyurl.com/TransActualSurgery
Have you got your date for top surgery coming up? Have a look at 'What Do I Need to Know About Surgery?' for info on what to pack for hospital and for top recovery tips from the community. You'll find it at https://tinyurl.com/TransActualSurgery
We're hearing lots of reports of GPs refusing to prescribe HRT to their trans patients. If that happens to you (or has happened to you recently) help us to track and monitor the issue. Fill in our online form: https://tinyurl.com/TransActualHRT