Posts by Anna Tokareva
Continuity of HRT Care: A Practical Guide for GPs
Continuity of HRT Care is essential for the wellbeing of trans patients. This practical guide for GPs outlines ethical prescribing practices and offers actionable advice to support trans individuals through…
Read MoreFarewell to two of our Board members
Spectra wants to say a big thank you and farewell to two of our Board Directors, who are leaving Spectra to focus on other initiatives. Ruth Dixon (she/her) has been…
Read MoreSpectra Announces Joel Robinson as New CEO
Spectra is thrilled to announce the appointment of Joel Robinson (he/him) as our new Chief Executive Officer. Joel brings over two decades of experience in the fields of HIV, Sexual…
Read More“Searching: a film by Spectra”
We‘re so excited to finally share: “Searching: a film by Spectra.“ The short film gives an overview of Spectra’s trans services. From counselling, to health advocacy, to mentoring and social groups – our services are delivered by people of trans experience themselves in a friendly, safe, confidential, non-judgemental and accessible space.
Read MoreSPECTRA’S STATEMENT ON DRAFTED RSE GUIDANCE
The UK’s Department for Education released a Draft Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and Health Education Guidance on 16 May, open for consultation until July 11. Please be…
Read MoreSpectra at British HIV Association Spring Conference 2024
Our Research and Performance Coordinator Grace attended the British HIV Association (BHIVA) Spring Conference 2024, which took place from Monday 29th April to Wednesday 1st May in Birmingham. Grace was…
Read MoreMindfulness Based Chemsex Recovery (MBCR) Programme 2024
Following the success of the Mindfulness-based Chemsex Recovery Programmes in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 we are pleased to announce a course has been scheduled for 2024. The course will…
Read MoreTrans Day of Visibility 2024
For Trans Day of Visibility 2024, members of Spectra’s Art Therapy Groups have chosen again to share some of the images that they have made as part of their therapeutic…
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