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Patient involvement events on intersectionality and gender transition

Monday 23 May 2022Monday 23 May 2022

In-person at Lief HouseWed 22 June, 2 to 3.30pmOnline by ZoomWed 6 July, 2 to 3pm Dr Sahota and Hector Bayayi invite you to discuss: Intersectionality and Gender Transition Does race, culture, family and faith influence choices and opportunities around Trans Care at the GIC? We would like to hear about your current and...

Issues with our phone lines – Tuesday 8 March 2022

Tuesday 8 March 2022Tuesday 8 March 2022

We are currently experiencing issues with our phone lines. They are cutting out intermittently and calls are dropping. We apologise for any disruption this causes you. Our IT team is aware of the problem and is working to fix it – we hope to have the phone service up and running again as soon...

You can self-refer to the GIC

Thursday 18 November 2021Thursday 18 November 2021

We have now launched self-referral at the GIC. You will need to be registered with a GP surgery, or other NHS health professional, but you can now submit the referral form to us yourself. Read more about self-referral to the GIC. What happens after you are referred....

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Show care for the people who care for you

Tuesday 2 February 2021Tuesday 2 February 2021

Please be respectful to our hardworking staff. We know this is a difficult time for many. However, verbal or physical abuse of any of our staff will not be tolerated, whether in-person or via telephone/email. Abuse of our staff could result in discharge from the service or prosecution....

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Our telephones are closed today, Friday 4 December, please accept our apologies

Friday 4 December 2020Monday 4 January 2021

If you have any general queries, please email GIC@nhs.net. If it is a hormone related query, please email our endocrine team at Gic.endo@nhs.net. If your query relates to an urgent medical matter, please hang up now and dial 111 to speak to the NHS 111 service, or dial 999....

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GIC phones are operational again (they were down 23 October)

Friday 23 October 2020Monday 4 January 2021

Our phone lines were down on 23 October, but are now restored. When our phones are down, please email your queries to GIC@nhs.net and we will endeavour to respond to as soon as possible. We are sorry for any inconveniences this causes you....

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24 August – issues with Zoom, our online appointment provider

Monday 24 August 2020Monday 24 August 2020

Zoom, the videoconferencing platform we use for our online appointments, is experiencing widespread outages. Users across the UK are reporting problems joining video calls. Please accept our apologies if you are not able to join your with a GIC clinician appointment due to this issue. You can see the status of the Zoom platform...

GIC – limited service in view of the COVID-19 outbreak

Monday 23 March 2020Thursday 25 November 2021

Limited face-to-face appointments now available We are offering limited face to face appointments at this present time, however, the majority of the appointments are still being carried out via Zoom or telephone. Signing off for hormones and referrals to surgery over the phone: some of these appointment types may need to be rescheduled for...

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Monday 16 March 2020Monday 16 March 2020

The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust have updated their site with links to guidance on Coronavirus (COVID-19)....

Have your say on our relocation

Wednesday 19 February 2020Wednesday 11 March 2020

Thank you for taking the time to help us shape our new space. We will be moving to a new location near Finchley Road tube station in London from Spring 2020. The quality of your care is our top concern and changes to our location will not affect the clinical service you receive. Find...

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Gender Identity Clinic
Lief House
3 Sumpter Close
Finchley Road
London
NW3 5HR
Please note we moved to new location in June 2020

Tel: 0208 938 7590
Email: GIC@nhs.net

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Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm*
Clinic closed on public holidays
*Telephone hours close at 4.30pm

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