Trans Healthcare in the UK

Part of our bite-sized learning modules focussing on Trans Healthcare in the United Kingdom. Healthcare for trans people is stressful. gender-affirming surgery is limited. Waiting lists are long. General medical support is a lottery. What can you do as an ally to support your friends, family, and colleagues as they navigate healthcare in the UK?

Sex, Gender and Attraction

Part of our bite-sized learning modules focusing on Sex, Gender & Attraction. From biology through to Gender as a Social Construct and Sexual Orientation.

Asexual Identities

Many Asexuals (Ace) identify with two orientations: a romantic and a sexual one.  An Asexual's romantic orientation determines which gender(s), if any, they are inclined to form romantic relationships with.There are also individuals in the asexual community who identify in the gray area between asexuality and sexuality.  Although it should be note that not all individuals fall into these categories or identify with the terminology.

Common Trans Terminology

It's fair to say many people don't know how to speak to or about transgender people. So what do the terms involved mean and what's considered polite?

Transgender Names, Pronouns and Titles

When describing, referring to, or talking to transgender individuals, please use the correct term or terms to describe their gender identity.

Intersectionality

Intersectionality is defined as the interconnected nature of social categorisations such as race, class, and gender as they apply to a given individual or group, regarded as creating overlapping and interdependent systems of discrimination or disadvantage.