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Advocating, informing and empowering. By trans people, for trans people. https://www.transactual.org.uk Press: press@transactual.org.uk Social media policy: http://transactual.org.uk/socials

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transactualuk, to transgender
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Transphobic hate crime in the UK increased by 56% between 2021 and 2022 and a further 11% in the past year. Source: Home Office (2023)

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transactualuk, to nonbinary
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“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)

transactualuk, to trans
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TransActual are looking for two new members of staff!

We are hiring...
...an admin officer (7.5hrs a week)
...a programmes officer (15hrs a week)

You need to be UK based (for legal reasons, amongst other things), but you can be based anywhere in the UK because most of our work is done remotely. We will supply you with a work laptop.

Apply by 5pm on Friday 31st May.

You'll find more info and the application form at https://transactual.org.uk/jobs

transactualuk, to random
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There’s a lot of talk about “the disappearance of lesbians” in relation to increased numbers of people coming out as trans.

That’s a myth. Take a look at this article by Nancy Kelley to find out more:
“Are lesbians really disappearing?”

https://medium.com/@nancymirandakelley/are-lesbians-really-disappearing-5a66aaeedfa5

transactualuk, to trans
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We're working for a world where our organisation doesn't need to exist, but for now we're very much needed. If you're not already signed up as a monthly donor, you can join our group of monthly donors by going to the link in our bio, finding the 'support TransActual' section, clicking 'donate to TransActual' and clicking the donate button at the top.

transactualuk, to trans
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Frances Thompson is thought to be the first trans woman to testify before a U.S. Congressional Committee. Her 1866 testimony was in relation to a riot in Memphis in which many African-Americans were murdered, raped and injured. Frances was later arrested on charges of “transvestism”, an arrest which was used to discredit the testimony she had made.

transactualuk, to nonbinary
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“There is an extreme lack of representation for young, Deaf, queer, Jewish, Asian, transgender artists. So, I decided to be my own representation.” Chella Man

transactualuk, to trans
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With a General Election looming, it's important to make sure you've got an approved Voter ID or make sure you're registered for a postal/proxy vote. Make sure you're prepared to have your voice heard.

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transactualuk, to random
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This Lesbian Visibility Week we’re celebrating trans lesbian, we’re celebrating cis lesbians, we’re just generally celebrating lesbians.

Today we’ve got an article about a couple - one is cis, one is trans:
“Life as a Trans and Cis Couple: YES, We’re Still Lesbians!”

https://connectingrainbows.org/life-as-a-trans-and-cis-couple-yes-were-still-lesbians/

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transactualuk, to nonbinary
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TransActual's Focus On: Trans Health webinar sessions are now available for you and your colleagues to watch back. Listen to our expert panellists discuss trans inclusive primary care, holistic care, and care for older trans people and trans people with dementia. Health and social care professionals can request to access the recordings for free at https://tinyurl.com/FocusOnTransHealth

transactualuk, to random
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‘Lesbians being anti-trans is a lesbophobic trope’
This Lesbian Visibility Week is a great time to revisit this piece: https://www.gaytimes.co.uk/originals/lesbians-are-not-anti-trans/

transactualuk, to nonbinary
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Need more surgery tips? Check out our new resource guide.

“I recommend lots of stim toys as stimming helps pain relief, along with contact with friends, comfort foods, and relaxed activities.” Read more surgery tips from the community at https://tinyurl.com/TransActualSurgery

transactualuk, to transgender
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Waiting times for NHS gender clinics continue to grow. A trans person attending their first appointment in England or Scotland today will have waited between 2 and 7 years.

transactualuk, to trans
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Bobbie Lea Bennett campaigned for access to transition related surgery in the US to be covered by Medicare. Her campaign forced Medicare officials to recognize transition related surgeries as essential. Bobbie was also a disability rights campaigner.

You can read all about her here https://www.transjoy.co/2022/03/01/bobbie-lea-bennett/

transactualuk, to random
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This Lesbian Visibility Week we want to celebrate the iconic Angela Davies.

She’s an iconic activist and is, of course, trans inclusive.

transactualuk, to nonbinary
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"I have been able to manage my conditions with the support of other neurodivergent trans people and online resources." Sage

transactualuk, to mentalhealth
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Have you found any really useful self-care resources online? Let us know because we want to add them to the TransActual Mental Health and Wellbeing Hub.

You'll find it at https://transactual.org.uk/wellbeing/ or by clicking the link in our bio, scrolling to resources from TransActual and clicking 'Health and Wellbeing Hub'.

transactualuk, to nonbinary
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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

transactualuk, to trans
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TransActual are looking for people to join our (volunteer) board of directors.

We’ve decided to expand the size of our board of directors in order to make it more representative of the communities we serve and so that there are more people to support the work of our growing organisation. In particular, we’re keen to receive applications from Black trans people and Trans People of Colour.

More info: https://transactual.org.uk/volunteer/

transactualuk, to trans
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Second up for is Lucian Clover who is raising money for their Top Surgery fund.

Donate if you can, share if you can't. Click here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/ybfte-top-surgery-fundraiser?utm_campaign=p_lico+share-sheet-first-launch&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer

transactualuk, to trans
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It's Funding Sunday!

First up today is Kurtis Stinson's Support the Trinidad & Tobago Trans Community fundraiser.

Donate if you can, share if you can't. Click here to donate: https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-the-trinidad-tobago-trans-community?utm_campaign=p_cp+fundraiser-sidebar&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer

transactualuk, to trans
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Second up for is Gaia Ashwood who is raising money for their Top Surgery fund.

Donate if you can, share if you can't. Click this link to head to the donation page: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-a-poor-enby-get-top-surgery?member=28055039&sharetype=teams&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer

transactualuk, to trans
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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

transactualuk, to nonbinary
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“It takes a lot of thinking and courage to come out and define your gender as something else, especially outside of the binary. Therefore, trans people are generally pretty certain and we really don’t need anyone questioning us.” Fi

transactualuk, to transgender
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Self-determination for trans people is nothing new. Sir Ewan Forbes changed the sex on his birth certificate in the 1940s, announced his new name in the newspaper and legally married his wife. His cousin challenged the change for reasons of inheritance, but the judge ruled in Ewan’s favour.

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