Below are some links to organisations and legal information that may be helpful:
TranzWiki
For trans support – this website provides links to the majority of support networks in the UK: www.gires.org.uk
Trans Health Factsheets
Gendered Intelligence
Gendered Intelligence offers support to young trans people (18-24). They run youth groups and programmes and offer support for parents and carers of young trans people. They also offer trans awareness training and workshops for educational settings: www.genderedintelligence.co.uk
CliniQ
CliniQ is a free holistic sexual health and well-being service for all trans people, partners and friends. Open 5pm to 7pm every Wednesday on a walk-in or appointments basis at the 56 Dean Street clinic in Soho: www.cliniq.org.uk
Gender recognition process
For a step-by-step guide on how the gender recognition process works and applications please use the following website: https://www.gov.uk/apply-gender-recognition-certificate/changing-your-gender
Legal name change
UK Trans Info have produced an excellent printable guide to making a legal name change: http://uktrans.info/namechange.pdf
UK Government have produced this guide including advice for non-UK nationals: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/404748/Align_Change_of_Name_Guidance_-_v1_0.pdf
Links to legislation
The Gender Recognition Act: www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2004/7/contents
For those facing employment issues, this is an official guide to your legal rights at work: www.equalityhumanrights.com/publication/transgender-and-work-your-rights
Information about support and legislation: Transgender equality: Government response to the Committee’s First Report of Session 2015-16
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