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Trans Health Advocacy

People who experience transphobia and transmisogyny face unique barriers to their transition care and physical health access. An advocate can give you practical support to make informed decisions, challenge discrimination, and make your voice be heard.

Key information

Where

Online, Physical, Mobile

When

By appointment

Eligibility

Age range

17+

Location restrictions

People who live, work or socialise in

London

Application required

Application required

What it offers

Spectra’s trans healthcare advocacy service aims to provide up to date healthcare advice for trans or gender questioning people in the UK and performs advocacy casework and advice drop ins for those currently living in London.

We offer:

Advocacy support available online and in person, for up to 3 months and 13 hours of direct support. We plan priorities with you and have accompaniment and representation accessing healthcare.

Examples of advocacy include, but are not limited to:

  • advocating for bridging prescriptions
  • getting a GIC referral from a GP
  • supporting with referrals for ADHD and Autism diagnosis or other healthcare support
  • PIP applications
  • PALs complaints

Workshops

Join us online once a month, to discuss hormone access, transition related care, DIY harm reduction, self-advocacy and more!

Drop ins

You can find us every month at:

  • Health Advocacy drop-ins at 56T or
  • DIY HRT needle exchange at House of Annetta
  • Our online workshops (see below for details)

Our service is open for referrals, although there may be times when capacity is limited. Thank you for your patience. 

More resources

Apply to access our service

Our service is open for referrals, although there may be times when capacity is limited. Thank you for your patience.

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