Resources & Enquiries
The Gender Recognition Panel
Telephone: 0845 355 5155; email grpenquiries@tribunals.gsi.gov.uk
Application form and users’ guide for gender recognition
Application form and guidance: http://www.grp.gov.uk/formsguidance.htm
Press for Change
A one-stop-shop website for information about the Gender Recognition Act 2004 and the processes involved in gender recognition http://www.pfc.org.uk/node/1470
Useful websites
Gendered Intelligence
http://www.genderedintelligence.co.uk/
A
projects where trans people under the age of 25 can meet one another and talk about what it's been like for them. They can often pay for all travel expenses, no matter where you come from in the
UK. On the website, you can find out more and sign up for updates to keep informed.
Scottish Transgender Alliance www.scottishtrans.org
Guidance to service providers and employers on transgender equality issues and good practice in Scotland. It also provides information to support transgender people in understanding and accessing their human rights.
Transgender Zone www.transgenderzone.com
Supports those who feel they are confused about their gender, those who are looking for support for someone who is transgendered, and health and social care professionals who want to learn more about the subject.
Mermaids http://www.mermaids.freeuk.com/
Support for young people, up to the age of 19, who are trying to cope with gender identity issues.
Press for Change www.pfc.org.uk
Campaigns for equal civil rights. The website has information on Gender Recognition, employment etc.
Androgyny Scotland www.androgyny.org.uk
Provides information about androgyny.
Gender Queer Revolution http://www.genderqueerrevolution.org/
Dedicated to supporting people of all genders.
The FTM Network www.ftm.org.uk
A UK-wide support network open to all female to male transgender and transsexual people, or those exploring this aspect of their gender.
The Gendys Network www.gender.org.uk/gendys/index.htm
For people troubled by their gender identity, and their loved and loving ones, and a forum for professional people.
The Gender Trust www.gendertrust.org.uk
Provides support and information for anyone with any question or problem concerning their gender identity, or whose loved one is struggling with gender identity issues.
The Queer Youth Network www.queeryouth.org.uk/index.htm
Provides peer-led support and information.
Bodies Like Ours www.bodieslikeours.org/forums/
Provides peer support and information for intersex people.