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Experiences of Health and Care in Sheffield's Trans Community

Healthwatch Sheffield, in partnership with local groups SAYiT and Transactive, has carried out an investigation into the experiences of trans people using health and care services in Sheffield.

Key findings of the report include:

  • Waiting lists for treatment at Gender Identity Clinics are long and have a significant impact on mental and physical health. Many people feel at risk of suicide and self-harm. Other people said they have used treatments bought online and without medical supervision.
  • A significant barrier faced by transgender and non-binary service users is fear of stigma. Negative experiences with healthcare staff make people more worried about accessing services in the future, whilst positive experiences during initial appointments can help people to feel supported through the process.
  • A general lack of awareness of gender identity within health and care settings. This includes LGBTQ issues in general, rights and entitlements, awareness of what services exist and the referral process.

View Report : Experiences of health and care in Sheffield’s trans community.

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