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1 | Timestamp | What is the name of your trans*-friendly GP? | Which city or town is your trans*-friendly GP's surgery in? | What is the address of your trans*-friendly GP's surgery? | Do you have experience of this GP being specifically non-binary friendly? | How many times have you seen this GP? | What is the telephone number of your GP's surgery? | Please provide any additional information about your experience with this GP | Please check any of the following that apply to this GP | ||||||||||||
2 | 16/05/2014 19:03:17 | Dr Robert Ian Eden | Manchester | Brooks Bar Medical Centre 162-164 Chorlton Road Manchester Lancs M16 7WW | No | Twice to five times | 0161 226 7777 | Lacks knowledge about administering transition-related care and won't (or is reluctant to) do so without instructions from a GIC, but will be proactive about seeking those instructions with your permission. Hasn't demonstrated any traits that would make him unsuitable for treating trans* patients in unrelated contexts. | Update: "I need to add a caveat wrt incompetence to Dr Eden's entry on the "good GPs" list. He recently stopped being cooperative with regards to monitoring after he discovered that spiro interferes with the appearance of oestrogen levels, completely ignoring the fact that it doesn't effect the appearance of testosterone levels or more importantly, safety-critical indicators" | ||||||||||||
3 | 16/05/2014 19:09:54 | Dr Estelle Jacobs | Rainhill, Merseyside | Longton Medical Centre 451 Warrington Road Rainhill Prescot Merseyside L35 4LL | Yes | Twice to five times | 0151 290 4700 | Cooperative about adjusting hormone doses. Was not confident in prescribing initially without a first prescription from an endo, but fine after that. | |||||||||||||
4 | 18/05/2014 11:19:21 | Dr Estelle Jacobs | Rainhill, Merseyside | Longton Medical Centre 451 Warrington Road Rainhill Prescot Merseyside L35 4LL | Yes | Twice to five times | 0151 290 4700 | Cooperative about adjusting hormone doses. Was not confident in prescribing initially without a first prescription from an endo, but fine after that. | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway., This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment recommended by a GIC., This GP has provided blood tests for self medication. | ||||||||||||
5 | 23/05/2014 09:53:48 | Dr Andrew Bracegirdle, | Middleton, nr Manchester | Dr Andrew Bracegirdle, Durnford Medical Centre, Middleton (near Manchester), andrewbracegirdle[at]nhs.net http://www.durnfordmc.nhs.uk | No | Twice to five times | |||||||||||||||
6 | 23/05/2014 09:54:39 | Dr Gillian Bradbury | Manchester | Dr Gillian Bradbury, Robert Darbishire Practice, Rusholme, Manchester http://www.rdp.org.uk | No | Twice to five times | |||||||||||||||
7 | 23/05/2014 09:55:08 | Dr Robert Varnam | Manchester | Dr Robert Varnam, Robert Darbishire Practice, Rusholme, Manchester http://www.rdp.org.uk | No | Twice to five times | |||||||||||||||
8 | Dr Alison Vickers | Manchester | Dr Alison Vickers, Didsbury Medical Centre, Didsbury, Manchester | ||||||||||||||||||
9 | Dr Svetlana Mitrovic | Salford, Greater Manchester | Dr Svetlana Mitrovic, Langworthy Medical Practice, Salford, Manchester http://www.langworthymedicalpractice.co.uk | ||||||||||||||||||
10 | Anniesland Medical Practice, Glasgow - All GPs | Glasgow | Anniesland Medical Practice, Glasgow (all GPs) http://www.annieslandmedical.co.uk/ | ||||||||||||||||||
11 | Dr Kathryn Griffith | York | Dr Kathryn Griffith, Unity Health, York http://www.unityhealth.info/ | ||||||||||||||||||
12 | Dr Cathy Dunn | York | Dr Cathy Dunn, Unity Health, York http://www.unityhealth.info/ | ||||||||||||||||||
13 | Dr Tom Tasker | Manchester | Dr Tom Tasker, St Andrews Medical Centre, Eccles http://www.standrewsmc.co.uk/ | ||||||||||||||||||
14 | Dr Burns | Winchester | Dr Burns, St Clements Surgery, Winchester http://www.stclementspractice.co.uk/ | ||||||||||||||||||
15 | Dr Elizabeth Croton | Birmingham | Bournbrook Varsity Medical Practice, 1 Alton Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 7DU. http://www.bournbrookvarsitymedical.co.uk/ | ||||||||||||||||||
16 | Dr Sheetal Majevadia | Coventry | Dr Sheetal Majevadia, Broomfield Park Medical Centre, Coventry and satellite surgery at University of Warwick. | Have reason to believe he'd be good with non-binary but am not non-binary myself. Great for referral though the female doctors at the practice are better at managing HRT. | |||||||||||||||||
17 | Manchester Fertility | Manchester | Manchester Fertility, Amelia House, 3 Oakwood Square, Cheadle Royal Business Park, Cheadle, Cheshire SK8 3FS, info@manchesterfertility.com http://www.manchesterfertility.com | Fertility clinic. Private, can self-refer | |||||||||||||||||
18 | Dr Jenny Euchus | Bristol | http://www.westburysurgery.com/contact-us.html | ||||||||||||||||||
19 | Dr Stainer | Bristol | Fallowdon Way Medical Centre http://www.fwmc.org.uk/ | ||||||||||||||||||
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21 | 25/05/2014 18:34:18 | Dr Bethan Royles | Chester | Northgate Medical Centre 10 Upper Northgate Street Chester Cheshire, CH1 4EE | Yes | More than five times | 1244379906 | She's generally just very respectful and willing to be led/corrected as well as to do her own research on procedure; she's now fully familiar with the interim guidelines. Offered to put notes on my file re: pronouns/titles (and didn't just do it without asking) when it came up. I know the practice has a few trans men who get their prescriptions there but I'm the first trans patient that she sees personally, so she's not prescribed yet. I have no reason to believe that she won't prescribe on GIC recommendation. | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway. | ||||||||||||
22 | 26/05/2014 13:10:28 | Dr Margaret Winter | Olney | Cobbs Garden Surgery West Street, Olney, Bucks, MK46 5QG | Yes | More than five times | 01234 490377 | My general experience is one of acceptance and support, even though she admits that she does not have much experience with trans patients. Understanding about my self-medicating with hormones. Prescribed hormone blockers after checking with GIC that it was appropriate and administering a blood test. | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway., This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment without a recommendation from a GIC., This GP has provided blood tests for self medication. | ||||||||||||
23 | 27/05/2014 10:03:39 | Dr Lydia Benazon | Bristol | The Willow Surgery Hill House Road Downend Bristol BS16 5FJ | No | More than five times | 0117 970 9500 | Well-informed, respectful, takes trans* patients seriously and refers for appropriate treatment. Has both MtF and FtM patients and is familiar with procedures for both. Also very pro-active: she has been known to write to the GIC for advice whenever she has any questions. My GIC doctor was so impressed with her attention to detail and care for her patients that he asked me to pass on his compliments. The surgery also has a very experienced senior nurse who administers Nebido to several male patients. She, too, is very professional and respectful. I have no experience of whether she is non-binary friendly because I'm very much binary. ;) | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway., This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment recommended by a GIC. | ||||||||||||
24 | 11/06/2014 17:44:26 | Dr Asif Malik | Kirkham | Church Street Kirkham Preston Lancashire PR4 2SE | Yes | More than five times | 01772 686688 | Dr Malik is a brilliant trans*friendly Dr! He is very respectful of preferred names/pronouns. He is also quick to organise GIC referrals and is willing to write surgery recommendation/referral letters (if required). Dr Malik will also let the patient guide him, with regards to their preferred method of medically transitioning, and doesn't assume that a patient wants hormone treatment/surgery until they tell him so. | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway. | ||||||||||||
25 | 18/06/2014 14:32:33 | George Verghese | London (Lambeth) | Waterloo Health Centre 5 Lower Marsh London SE1 7RJ | No | More than five times | 020 7928 4049 | Dr Verghese was happy to prescribe HRT on the basis of a repeat prescription from my previous doctor/my medical records (I am post transition and was no longer under the care of a GIC at the time). Was proactive in helping me switch to a different preparation of HRT at my request. Active listener, understanding, didn't ask any weird or invasive questions etc. He was also very understanding and proactive in seeking external referrals regarding unrelated mental health problems. | This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment recommended by a GIC., This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment without a recommendation from a GIC. | ||||||||||||
26 | 19/06/2014 19:34:24 | Dr Gibbs and Dr Batty | Lincoln | Minster Medical Practice 2 Cabourne Court Cabourne Avenue Lincoln, LN2 2JP | No | More than five times | 01522 515797 | Both are quite happy to follow GIC instructions without fuss. | This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment recommended by a GIC., This GP has provided blood tests for self medication. | ||||||||||||
27 | 19/06/2014 19:36:33 | Dr Craig MacMillan | Fort William | Glen Mor Medical Practice, Fort William Health Centre, Camaghael, Fort William. PH33 7AQ | Yes | More than five times | 01397 703773 | An extremely friendly, caring and kind Dr. Helpful in any way he can be and very understanding and supportive. | This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment recommended by a GIC., This GP has provided blood tests for self medication. | ||||||||||||
28 | 19/06/2014 19:52:33 | Heidi Pegnam-Mason (Nurse Clinician) | Widnes | 2-6 Appleton Village Widnes Cheshire WA8 6DZ | No | More than five times | 0151 423 2990 | I have seen this nurse clinician nearly every month for the last 2 years. At first she was unfamiliar with the NHS path-way, I believe I was the first trans* patient under her care, but she has genuinely been interested and willing to learn so that she was able to facilitate my route onto the path-way. | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway., This GP has provided blood tests for self medication. | ||||||||||||
29 | 19/06/2014 19:53:57 | Dr. L. Symons | Taunton | Warwick House Medical Centre Upper Holway Road Taunton Somerset TA1 2QA | No | More than five times | 01823 282147 | Dr. Symons told me she had no experience with trans patients prior to me, and we have worked well together. She has worked with the GIC and carried out every recommendation they have made so far. In fact, she often carries out more blood tests than the GIC require. | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway., This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment recommended by a GIC. | ||||||||||||
30 | 19/06/2014 20:11:18 | Dr Aitken | Biddulph | Biddulph Primary Care Centre Wharf Road Biddulph Staffordshire ST8 6AG | Yes | More than five times | 0300 404 2988 | Being trans-gendered Dr Aitken has dealt with me for the past 6 years at least she's got me all my appointments to see my psychiatrists and has been kept upto date with matters and when I needed to know if I'd got an appointment at Nottingham gender clinic she updated me on that matter as well and yes I do have an appointment for August/September this year. Dr Aitken is the sort of GP who listens to what you've got to say before deciding on what course of action is needed. | |||||||||||||
31 | 19/06/2014 20:36:02 | Watling Medical Practice | Northwich, Cheshire | Watling Medical Practice, Watling Street Medical Centre, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 5EX | No | More than five times | 01606 42452 | I have always received the best care from all the GPs at this practice. When I needed kelocote for after my top surgery they prescribed this without an appointment and are always supportive of my treatment. The nurses are always lovely and particularly helpful with my Nebido shots. The administrative staff are all very understanding and helpful and I am aware that I am not the only trans patient so they are used to dealing with trans issues so long as they're provided with all the info they need. Really can't fault them | This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment recommended by a GIC., This GP has provided blood tests for self medication. | ||||||||||||
32 | 19/06/2014 20:38:39 | Dr Joseph Prem Jesudason | Liverpool | Old Swan Health Centre Group Practice Crystal Close Old Swan Liverpool L13 2GA | Yes | More than five times | 0151 285 3737/3738 | He'd never helped anyone in their transition till me, though he was nothing but kind and supportive, and even took into account things that may make me uncomfortable, including pronouns (he mostly used gender Neutral previously) and other examinations (makes them brief and gives you time to mentally prepare yourself). He's a brilliant doctor anyway, and is worth the travel, though he made a lot of effort to learn about transitioning and help in every way he could, including forwarding information from Leeds GID that they sent him | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway. | ||||||||||||
33 | 19/06/2014 20:57:12 | Dr N W Bunting | Morton near Boston | Kirton Medical Centre, Boston Road, Kirton, Boston, Lincs. | No | More than five times | 01205 722437 | This GP was happy to prescribe HRT while waiting for GIC appointment, also happy to prescribe anything reasonable requested throughout transition including increase in dose prior to receiving notification from GIC and vast quantities of KY jelly ost op. | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway., This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment recommended by a GIC., This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment without a recommendation from a GIC., This GP has provided blood tests for self medication. | ||||||||||||
34 | 20/06/2014 23:23:26 | Dr Elizabeth Luck | Liverpool | Walton Medical Centre Breeze Hill Walton Liverpool | No | More than five times | Great GP. Very happy to leave me to it and will support funding requests too as long as all the paperwork is in order. I'm with a private doctor (dr Curtis) not a GIC and she has been more than happy to do 'shared care'; so get all hormones and blood tests/ funding requests through her. Can't praise her enough for keeping things simple and not delaying treatment. | This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment without a recommendation from a GIC., This GP has provided blood tests for self medication. | |||||||||||||
35 | 21/06/2014 21:23:35 | dr braun and dr hustler | bradford | carlton medical practice girlington road BD8 | Yes | More than five times | 01274 484111 | very good with t people, a few teething problems at first but I have recommended four other t people here and no problems for them. the practice manager is very helpful as long as we are polite. I was the first one and theres now 6 of us at this practice. BUT only with Dr NEIL HUSTLER and DR GABI BRAUN the third GP- jim welford is an arsehole and I would not recommend him. I think the question about non binary is a little confusing glad you're doing this tho. thank you | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway., This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment recommended by a GIC., This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment without a recommendation from a GIC., This GP has provided blood tests for self medication. | ||||||||||||
36 | 23/06/2014 12:15:24 | Dr. F. Stuart | Lancaster | Queen Square Medical Practice 2 Queen Square Lancaster Lancashire LA1 1RP | No | More than five times | 01524 843333 | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway., This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment recommended by a GIC., This GP has provided blood tests for self medication. | |||||||||||||
37 | 24/06/2014 00:33:36 | Dr, Fearnley | Torquay | Parkhill Medical Practice/Sherwell Valley Road Medical Centre Parkhill Road Torquay TQ1 2AR or 15 Sherwell Valley Rd, Torquay,TQ2 6EJ | No | More than five times | 01803 212489 | Dr Fearnley (and other doctors at these two practices) have never had a problem with treating me and have always been courteous and helpful | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway., This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment recommended by a GIC. | ||||||||||||
38 | 24/06/2014 08:22:58 | Pendleton Medical Practice | Salford | Pendleton Gateway, 1 Broadwalk 1st Floor Salford M6 5FX | No | More than five times | 0161 211 7420 | I've been a patient for 14 years and have had nothing but friendly professional service from all of the doctors and staff | This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment recommended by a GIC. | ||||||||||||
39 | 24/06/2014 09:25:01 | Dr Jacob | Stafford | Mill Bank Surgery Water Street Stafford ST16 2AG | No | Twice to five times | 01785 258348 | I have been to this GP since moving to Stafford, she is helpful but admits she dosnt know much so sometimes it's like I still training her but all the staff are very helpful | This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment recommended by a GIC. | ||||||||||||
40 | 29/06/2014 12:00:07 | Dr Sarah Chandler | Chester le Street | Bridge End Surgery 1 Picktree Ln Chester-Le-Street County Durham DH3 3SS | No | Twice to five times | 1913883236 | Very supportive and understanding. Dr Chandler suggested changing my name on their system without having changed legally to avoid discomfort in the waiting rooms. She agreed blood test for self-medicating without hesitation and didn't refuse to prescribe HRT without GIC when asked hypothetically, but said she would need to confer with colleagues first. Additionally, nurses and other GPs at this practice have all been fantastic when seen for (often unrelated) issues. | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway., This GP has provided blood tests for self medication. | ||||||||||||
41 | 02/07/2014 09:05:43 | Dr P C.P. Babu (m) | Leeds | Reginald centre, Chapeltown rd, LS7 | No | Twice to five times | 0113 8434488 | He is a friendly guy just wants to help. He's not really 'right on' or something, he's just not judgemental and is a professional. Also the nursing staff are great, unfortunately they are a very small practice and sometimes under staffed. The admin side of things is terrible, they regularly forget to fill prescription and forgetful in general but since I've got Lloyds to pick up and refill my prescription this hasn't been a problem. I don't know what you mean exactly by non binary people, I mean I suppose if your non binary but have dysphoria I am sure you would get a referral, I don't see it being an issue, then once you have a recommendation I can't imagine him not prescribing based on you not fitting neatly into a gender stereotype. | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway., This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment recommended by a GIC. | ||||||||||||
42 | 02/07/2014 13:14:16 | Dr Shweta Singh | WImbledon | 2 Church Lane Merton Park SW19 3NY | No | More than five times | 020 8544 2107 | Incredibly professional about trans issues, I wasn't her first trans patient, took direction from me about pathway I wanted to take even when I was under 18. Accepted private prescription from Dr Curtis at the time. She also went the extra mile in keeping my confidence despite another family member working in the same practice. | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway., This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment recommended by a GIC., This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment without a recommendation from a GIC. | ||||||||||||
43 | 10/08/2014 23:35:18 | Dr Naomi Kemp | London | Elm Lodge Surgery 2 Burbage Road London SE24 9HJ | No | More than five times | 020 7274 6138 | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway., This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment recommended by a GIC. | |||||||||||||
44 | 30/08/2014 12:42:57 | Dr Kate Armitage | Leeds | Leeds Student Medical Practice, 4 Blenheim Walk, Leeds | Yes | More than five times | 0113 295 4488 | Always extremely respectful, supportive and friendly. | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway. | ||||||||||||
45 | 01/09/2014 15:03:43 | Dr Lazarus | Leeds | Burmantofts Health Centre Lincoln Green Leeds | No | Twice to five times | 1132951132 | At the moment this Doctor is just a locum but she has been really great about transition related stuff, knows how to interpret my blood results and just seems to be on it in general. I think she might be more into 'official pathway' stuff but I'm not sure. | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway., This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment without a recommendation from a GIC. | ||||||||||||
46 | 01/09/2014 15:08:40 | Vicky Eastwood | Leeds | Burmantofts Health Centre, Cromwell Mount, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS9 7TA | No | Twice to five times | 0113 2211900 | This person is a Nursing Practitioner not a GP but she can do almost all the same things and is by far the best person I have encountered in my transition. She is really friendly and caring and I have heard from other trans people that she is also really good with mental health stuff. [To join this practice an LS9 postcode is needed] | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway., This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment recommended by a GIC., This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment without a recommendation from a GIC., This GP has provided blood tests for self medication. | ||||||||||||
47 | 03/10/2014 20:01:45 | Tim Preece | Wellesbourne | Kineton Road, Wellesbourne, Warwick, CV35 9NF | No | More than five times | 01789 840245 | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway., This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment recommended by a GIC. | |||||||||||||
48 | 21/01/2015 14:21:09 | Dr Allison Field | Leeds | St Martins Practice, 317-319 Chapeltown Road Leeds LS7 3JT, | Yes | More than five times | 0113 262 1013 | Dr Field is really straight forward and proactive. I have found her sympathetic when faced with the amount of nonsense required to get treatment as a trans* person and motivated to help me navigate these obstacles quickly. My non-binary friend has found her actively supportive of their gender and desire to enter the GIC care pathway. | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway. | ||||||||||||
49 | 13/03/2015 17:29:46 | Dr Stewart | Cambridge | Trumpington Street Medical Practice 56 Trumpington Street Cambridge CB2 1RG | No | More than five times | 01223 361611 | Can only speak as a binary trans person that was already on an official pathway before transfer to Cambridge but experiences so far suggest Dr Stewart is patient, understanding, very supportive, and appreciative of likely stresses from society. I've never felt this is merely a veneer of professionalism that might break. He has rapidly dealt with matters relating to exceptional funding requests or referral for treatments outside of NHS England pathway too. | This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment recommended by a GIC. | ||||||||||||
50 | 25/06/2015 21:41:42 | Dr Richard Baskerville | Oxford | Dr H Hammersley & Partners 27 Beaumont Street Oxford, OX1 2NR | No | More than five times | 01865 311500 | Prescribed HRT with recommendation from private trans clinic - TransHealth. Not expecially knowledgable about transition pathways, but respectful and very willing to listen to what you need. I know of several trans people (both AFAB and AMAB, though all presenting as binary) who he's treated. | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway., This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment recommended by a GIC. | ||||||||||||
51 | 06/07/2015 21:55:14 | Dr Sandeep Dosanjh | Derby | Macklin Street Surgery 90 Macklin Street Derby DE1 1JX | No | More than five times | 01332 340 381 | Dr Dosanjh is not an expert on trans issues but for this reason trusts her patients and follows their lead. She only asked me what I needed and where I would like to be referred, I was not asked to justify myself and she cares very much about how my transition is going. She is also like this regarding many things that may be contravertial to some doctors, is not judgemental at all and careful to ensure trans patients feel safe pursuing these things (abortion, sterilisation, rape crisis services) | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway. | ||||||||||||
52 | 15/07/2015 23:40:03 | Dr Zimmerman | London | Woolstone Medical Centre Lewisham | No | More than five times | 2086991062 | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway. | |||||||||||||
53 | 21/08/2015 10:16:34 | Dr Je5 | Hotnchurch | Medical Centre Billet Lane Hornchurch Essex | Yes | More than five times | 1708442643 | This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment recommended by a GIC., This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment without a recommendation from a GIC. | |||||||||||||
54 | 30/08/2015 18:04:04 | Angela Fan | Swindon | Great Western Surgery, Farriers Close Swindon SN1 2QU | No | Twice to five times | 01793 421311 | Willing to read documentation regarding prescribing hormone therapy and practice worked out easiest method for injections and prescriptions to be obtained. | This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment recommended by a GIC. | ||||||||||||
55 | 07/09/2015 15:32:31 | Dr Susan K Summers | Braintree | Mt Chambers, Coggeshall Rd, Braintree CM7 9BY | Yes | More than five times | 01376 553415 | She has seen me since I was a baby and when I came out she was completely full of patient assignments but she took me on as a full patient under her and she and her secutary have fought for months with the GIC to actually get me into the system and continue to fight to get me actual responces as Charring cross is about as talkative as a dead parrot most of the time. | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway. | ||||||||||||
56 | 20/10/2015 15:53:57 | Dr Rosie Chesney | Liverpool | Brownlow Group Practice The Infirmary, 70 Pembroke Place Liverpool L69 3GF | No | More than five times | 0151 285 4578 | She provided blood tests for private testosterone, and for the NHS pathway. She provided two NHS referrals to Leeds and Daventry, and has argued on my behalf over surgery referrals. She is very happy for transition to be patient led. I am not non-binary, but I would be surprised if she was not supportive of all trans identities. | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway., This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment recommended by a GIC., This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment without a recommendation from a GIC. | ||||||||||||
57 | 15/11/2015 03:46:25 | Dr. Straker-Bennett | Blackpool | St. Pauls Medical Centre Dickson Road Blackpool FY1 2NR | Yes | More than five times | 01253 623 896 | not sure about the last question. My Doctor is extrmley friendly and supportive, is sensitive to patients needs, is thorough and listens. | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway., This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment recommended by a GIC. | ||||||||||||
58 | 23/11/2015 21:15:22 | Dr Whooly | Lancaster | Queen Square Medical Practice 2 Queen Square Lancaster Lancashire LA1 1RP | Yes | More than five times | 01524 843333 | Just super fab. | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway., This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment recommended by a GIC. | ||||||||||||
59 | 15/12/2015 11:57:58 | Catherine Dunn | York | Unity Health York Campus University of York York | Yes | Once | I approached them regarding being genderless and wanting to start androgen blockers, and they explained the process as it stands. They didn't create any unrealistic expectations and knew straight off that the nearest GIC was Leeds. They explained the pre-screening that would be needed and arranged a blood test and explained what would happen moving on. I didn't have to blag being binary at all, and felt like they had an understanding of NB identities. On a side note, they helped me approach the receptionist about changing the title on my records. The receptionist asked if I had a preferred pronoun or if I preferred not using a pronoun at all. The blood test was done within 20 minutes because the surgery had an opening. | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway. | |||||||||||||
60 | 25/01/2016 15:33:17 | Dr A Henderson | London | 6 Linford Rd, London E17 3LA | No | More than five times | 020 8430 7710 | Friendly, understanding. Prescribed HRT as directed by a private doctor, no fuss. | This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment recommended by a GIC. | ||||||||||||
61 | 14/02/2016 16:30:26 | Dr. Simon Rummens | Birmingham - Edgbaston | University Medical Centre 5 Pritchatts Road Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2QU | Yes | More than five times | 0121 687 3055 | Refered me to endocrinologist at local hospital when I asked because I was previously self medicating HRT. Referred both me (transgender woman) and my non-binary boyfriend to GICs that we choose. Wrote my boyfriend supportive letter for top surgery Helped my boyfriend with passport application Tried to secure secondary psych opinion when the first was unsupportive and non-binary unfriendly. | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway., This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment without a recommendation from a GIC., This GP has provided blood tests for self medication. | ||||||||||||
62 | 06/06/2016 13:47:29 | Dr Ieuan Lloyd | Cardiff | Minster Surgery Minster Road Roath Cardiff CF23 5SE | Yes | More than five times | 2920473999 | Really helpful, prescribed me a bridging prescription of testosterone before having been seen by the GIC. Sympathised with how the wait was affecting my mental health. Very non-judgemental and amenable to discussing treatment options e.g. testogel vs. nebido. Aware that I am non-binary and not intent on lower surgery. | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway., This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment without a recommendation from a GIC. | ||||||||||||
63 | 18/07/2016 13:43:18 | Dr Matthew Joslin | Manchester | 55 Bloom Street Manchester M1 3LY | No | More than five times | 0161 237 9490 | Have been with this GP throughout my transition for a total period of around 7 years, and find they are knowledgeable and receptive to discussing transition-related healthcare openly. I have never had a negative experience, and would like to specifically mention practice nurse Wendy Cooke who has provided fantastic sexual healthcare and also made me feel able to go in for a cervical smear test feeling safe and secure. | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway., This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment recommended by a GIC. | ||||||||||||
64 | 31/07/2016 14:05:03 | Dr Neil Jackson, Dr Branco Momic, Dr Yvonne Harrington | Twickenham | Acorn Group Practice, 29-35 Holly Rd, Twickenham TW1 4EA | Yes | More than five times | 020 8891 0073 | I wish to recommend a number of GPs in this practice, namely Dr Branco Momic, Dr Yvonne Harrington, and Dr Neil Jackson. They have treated me as a trans man for years. What I like about them is that they are a genuinely caring group of doctors who treat you as a human being and are genuinely interested in you as such. I believe they genuinely want to assist and treat you with kindness, care and professionalism (without seeing you as an 'unusual specimen' or defining people by their condition or illness). They have a listening ear. The Practice Nurse Emma Jones RGN is also very professional e.g. re smear tests for transmen. | This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment without a recommendation from a GIC. | ||||||||||||
65 | 01/09/2016 10:24:11 | Dr Rameet SIngh Uberoi | Leyton, London | Crawley Road Medical Centre, 479 High Road, Leyton E10 5EL | Yes | Twice to five times | 020 8539 1880 | I was referred to the GIC by another doctor who has since left the practice, but Dr Uberoi has been very supportive at appointments since my referral. | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway. | ||||||||||||
66 | 08/11/2016 15:04:18 | Dr. Maria Mayans | Manchester | New Bank Health Centre, 339 Stockport Road, Longsight, Manchester, M12 4JE | No | More than five times | 0161 277 5600 | Dr. Mayans has been great with me. As far as I can recall she's never asked any questions to do with me being trans even when talking to her about needing her to prescribe testosterone, all she wanted was a letter saying she could prescribe it and that was it, and she's certainly never asked any inappropriate questions. | This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment recommended by a GIC. | ||||||||||||
67 | 09/01/2017 19:12:58 | Dr William Bado | Berkhamsted | Manor Street Surgery, Manor Street, Berkhamsted HP4 2DL | No | More than five times | 01442-875935 | Dr Bado has been my GP through an eight year transition period pre- and post-op. An incredibly easy-going Australian, he couldn't have been nicer and more respectful through the whole process. He had the honesty to admit up front he lacked experience to begin with, and was really willing to listen to my advice. He was truly compassionate, and helped me through some very difficult times. He has my total trust and respect. | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway., This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment recommended by a GIC. | ||||||||||||
68 | 15/02/2017 17:30:56 | Dr N. Prasad | Malton | Derwent Practice Station Road Norton Malton North Yorkshire YO17 7HB | No | Twice to five times | 01653 600069 | I brought up GIC referral during an appointment where I discussed other things. Dr Prasad was respectful and took me seriously, and she eventually asked me to come back for another appointment so we could have enough time to do it properly. | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway. | ||||||||||||
69 | 10/05/2017 16:22:26 | Dr K Tamber | London | Globe Town Surgery 82-86 Roman Road E2 0PJ | No | More than five times | 020 8980 3023 | Dr Tamber is happy to issue prescriptions for private recommendations of HRT. He is incredibly supportive, knowledgable about how to refer patients to a GIC, and overall always delivers outstanding care. | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway. | ||||||||||||
70 | 20/05/2017 15:20:45 | Dr Gillian Love | Halesowen | Halesowen Medical Practice 2 Quarry Lane Halesowen West Midlands B63 4WD | No | More than five times | 0121 550 4917 | Dr Love has been completely supportive of my daughter who is transgender. She is knowledgeable and genuinely cares and is forward thinking. The whole practice is excellent and I completely recommend it. | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway., This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment recommended by a GIC. | ||||||||||||
71 | 23/06/2017 17:10:00 | Dr. Lamb | London | Herne Hill Group Practice, 74 Herne Hill, London SE24 9QP | Yes | More than five times | Lovely GP, very well educated in treating trans people, always understanding and helpful. One of the nurses there, Erin, is also experienced at giving testosterone injections and just as lovely as Dr. Lamb. So glad I found this surgery!!! | ||||||||||||||
72 | 08/08/2017 07:34:28 | Dr Khaled | Enfield | Eagle House Surgery, High Street, Ponders End, Enfield | No | More than five times | +44 20 8805 8611 | he's generally appropriate and respectful. he's been sensitive around more personal stuff, including eg mirroring my own language around names for body parts, and around sex. | This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment recommended by a GIC. | ||||||||||||
73 | 30/10/2017 16:09:46 | Rania Mansour | Carlisle | Dalston Medical practice Townhead road Dalston Carlisle | Yes | More than five times | 01228 710451 | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway. | |||||||||||||
74 | 10/11/2017 12:03:49 | Dr James Hill | London | New Cross Health Centre Waldron Centre Amersham Vale | Yes | More than five times | They assisted me with complex intersex related health issues and have respected my gender and generally been very good and helpful. | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway., This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment recommended by a GIC. | |||||||||||||
75 | 07/02/2018 18:47:26 | Mr Christopher Deane | Coleshill | Hazelwood Group Practice 27 Parkfield Road Coleshill Birmingham B46 3LD | No | More than five times | 01675 462176 | A very trans friendly GP who has had experience of a number of trans patients, some of which have had full gender reassignment surgery. Very open minded and caring | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway., This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment recommended by a GIC. | ||||||||||||
76 | 07/02/2018 20:17:45 | Dr Thompson | Chadderton. Oldham | Woodlands Medical Practice. Middleton Road Chadderton Oldham OL9 0LH | No | More than five times | 1619098131 | Amazingly supportive and inclusive with my 12yr old ftm from a very young age. Agreed to shared care with GIDS instantly. Amazing surgery with amazing staff throughout. | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway., This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment recommended by a GIC. | ||||||||||||
77 | 18/02/2018 10:04:08 | Dr Dawn Harper | Stroud near Bristol (like an hour north) | Frithwood doctor surgery 45 Tanglewood way GL68DE | Yes | More than five times | She’s off embarrassing bodies so had to be open minded and she makes you feel at ease and can put pressure on departments just to help you | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway., This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment recommended by a GIC., This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment without a recommendation from a GIC., This GP has provided blood tests for self medication. | |||||||||||||
78 | 21/02/2018 10:12:52 | Nurses at the surgery | Birmingham | All Saints Medical Centre, Kings Heath, Birmingham. B147QA | No | Twice to five times | 1214434421 | I moved to this surgery and area after an awful experience with my previous surgery refusing to prescribe even on GIC guidance and advice. The staff (from receptionists to GP) have been very respectful and pleasant to me and have been happy to follow the guidance of the GIC. The two nurses that I have seen for Decapeptyl injections and blood tests are lovely people, very caring and professional. The catchment area is quite small but they are part of the Midlands Medical Partnership which do have other surgeries across Birmingham and I'm told by a friend who is registered at another of their surgeries that they are good too. | This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment recommended by a GIC. | ||||||||||||
79 | 31/03/2018 16:08:10 | Dr Richard Lonsdale | Nottingham | Student Health Centre Nottingham Trent University Peel Street Nottingham NG1 4FW | No | Twice to five times | 0115 848 6481 | Kind and accommodating. Not the most knowledgeable about trans issues, but understanding, and will listen to what you want to do with your transition. Easily obtained letter to change gender marker on passport, without being charged. Had no issues being referred to Nottingham GIC. | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway. | ||||||||||||
80 | 17/05/2018 14:43:12 | Stonedean Surgery | Stoney Stratford | Market Square, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes MK11 1YA | No | More than five times | 01908 261155 | Moved to this surgery after initial referral to GIC but before commencing hormone therapy due to moving home. Reception staff have been friendly and helpful, especially with changing my name on records and using correct name and pronouns. Nurses who administer my Anti androgen injections are friendly and non judgmental. Dr got ahead of the game and organised blood tests before the GIC requested them. Surgery referred me for Speech therapy when requested by GIC. | This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment recommended by a GIC. | ||||||||||||
81 | 05/06/2018 14:57:21 | Clifton Road Surgery | Rugby | 26 Clifton Rd, Rugby CV21 3QF | No | More than five times | 01788 552211 | I was the first trans person at this GP surgery. I moved to the area and was already on T. The GP took over the care for my testosterone and have been great. They came up with a full policy and plan of care for transgender patients, and were very willing to learn more from the GIC. Open minded, accepting, caring. | This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment recommended by a GIC. | ||||||||||||
82 | 03/07/2018 17:07:18 | Dr Jeremy Maynaurd | Nailsea, North Somerset | Tower house medical centre Stockway south, nailsea, bs48 2xx | No | More than five times | 01275 866700 | Goes the extra mile to help his patients, helps with complications like prolactin testing, is kind, sympathetic and caring. Is also honest and realistic about what he can and cannot help me with. Great at liaising with gic, surgeon and other services trans and non trans. A credit to the profession. | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway., This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment recommended by a GIC. | ||||||||||||
83 | 09/07/2018 00:09:27 | Dr Chris Kenyon | Oxford | 19 Beaumont Street Surgery 18 Beaumont St Oxford OX1 2NA | Yes | More than five times | 01865 240501 | Not the most knowledgeable on trans issues, but very supportive throughout my referral process, and fought for me even when CHX "lost" my referral despite proof it had been received. Respects they/them pronouns. | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway. | ||||||||||||
84 | 11/07/2018 21:09:03 | Dr Michal Grenville | Chingford | Old Church Surgery The Silverthorn Centre 2 Friars Close Larkshall Road Chingford, E4 6UN | Yes | More than five times | 020 8529 5543 | Currently have a shared care agreement between them and GenderGP, so they're happy to deal with private GICs. The surgery staff are wonderfully friendly and have been on the ball from the start. Particular mention goes to Dr S Rahman who took the initial referral request and Dr K Bhatt who went above and beyond to make sure that the right things were done when communicating with the NHS GIC. | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway., This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment recommended by a GIC., This GP has provided blood tests for self medication. | ||||||||||||
85 | 29/08/2018 19:18:40 | Dr MacKinlay | Edinburgh | 20 W Richmond St, Edinburgh EH8 9DX | No | Twice to five times | 0131 651 1000 | gave bridging prescription following self medication after asking the GIC for permission, but before I was seen by the GIC. | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway., This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment recommended by a GIC., This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment without a recommendation from a GIC., This GP has provided blood tests for self medication. | ||||||||||||
86 | 30/01/2019 22:01:54 | Dr Lucy Shenton | Exeter | Barnfield Hill | Yes | More than five times | 01392432761 | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway. | |||||||||||||
87 | 05/04/2019 12:38:31 | Dr Caviston Diffley | Bristol | Whiteladies Health Centre, Whatley Rd, Bristol BS8 2PU | Yes | Twice to five times | 0117 973 1201 | She didn't initially know very much about trans stuff, but she was very open to information I gave her and happy to refer me wherever I wanted. She was especially kind and empathetic, and supportive on my non-binary identity. | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway. | ||||||||||||
88 | 05/04/2019 13:09:07 | Dr Paul Maries | Bristol | Montpelier Health Centre Montpelier Bristol BS6 5PT | No | Twice to five times | 0117 942 6811 | This GP also fought to help me access fertility services as a trans woman. This sadly has not yet been successful. | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway., This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment recommended by a GIC., This GP has provided blood tests for self medication. | ||||||||||||
89 | 05/04/2019 14:05:29 | Dr Dun-Campbell, Whiteladies Medical Groupe | Bristol | Whatley Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2PU | Yes | Twice to five times | The whole practice has a trans friendly policy. | This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment recommended by a GIC., This GP has provided blood tests for self medication. | |||||||||||||
90 | 05/04/2019 14:07:25 | Dr Dun-Campbell | Bristol | Whatley Road, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 2PU | Yes | Twice to five times | 0117 973 1201 | The whole practice has a trans friendly policy. | This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment recommended by a GIC., This GP has provided blood tests for self medication. | ||||||||||||
91 | 05/04/2019 20:56:36 | Dr Phil Bakker | Bristol | Lawrence Hill Health Centre, Hassel Drive, Bristol BS2 0AN | No | More than five times | 0117 954 3060 | This GP has entered into a shared care agreement with GenderGP.; consequently, my blood tests and all medication are provided by the NHS | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway., This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment without a recommendation from a GIC. | ||||||||||||
92 | 06/04/2019 08:09:03 | Dr Vicky Bowler | Bristol | Eastville Medical Centre East Trees Health Centre 100a Fishponds Road, Eastville Bristol BS5 6SA | No | More than five times | 0117 2444123 | This GP is a senior practitioner and word very few hours. She is supportive and is willing to take on a certain amount of advocacy work on behalf of trans patients. | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway., This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment recommended by a GIC., This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment without a recommendation from a GIC. | ||||||||||||
93 | 07/04/2019 18:55:08 | Dr Elizabeth Patel | Bristol | Montpelier Health Centre, Bath Buildings, Montpelier, Bristol | No | Twice to five times | 0117 942 6811 | Reassured me that I wasn't the only trans person she'd worked with at that surgery. Was encouraging & took me seriously, but needed education about referral pathways to GIC. | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway. | ||||||||||||
94 | 08/04/2019 13:03:39 | Dr Philippa James | Manchester | Cornbrook Medical Practice, Booth Strreet West, Hulme, Manchester | No | More than five times | 01618728129 | Dr James prescribed me HRT on a bridging prescription. I have found her to be immensely competent, well informed and respectful. In my initial appointment it was obvious that she was experienced and comfortable working with trans people and that really made a difference for me. Dr James has monitored my bloodwork regularly throughout my medical transition and I feel like I’m in very good hands. I’d highly recommend this GP and I’ve heard similar good things about her from other people who have been treated by her. | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway., This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment recommended by a GIC., This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment without a recommendation from a GIC. | ||||||||||||
95 | 12/04/2019 17:19:02 | Dr Masum Meah | Basingstoke | Crown Heights Medical Centre 2, Dickson House Alencon Link Basingstoke RG21 7AN | No | More than five times | 01256 329021 | I came to this practice already referred, however Dr Meah prescribed my testosterone & ensured my blood tests were sorted when requested, very friendly and great to interact with. I am binary (trans man) so no experience with him and non-binary people. He does take some time, as long as you chase up often you'll get it sorted no problem. Often booked up for around a month in advance but makes space for phone calls (actually how I got my prescription sorted!) and while he may not know everything about transitioning (GICs handle that) he listens really well and is very understanding. Great GP to have! If you get the same receptionist consistently that can lead to better results as they have impeccable memory. | This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment recommended by a GIC. | ||||||||||||
96 | 23/04/2019 13:57:26 | Dr. Gill Bogle | Cheltenham | Cleevelands Medical Centre, Sapphire Road, Bishops Cleeve, Cheltenham, GL52 7YU | No | Twice to five times | 01242 672669 | Very helpful and receptive. At my first appointment she already had the CHX referral forms printed and she went through all the details very matter-of-fact with me, no inappropriate questions. She mentioned having had a couple of trans patients in the past and it showed in her responsiveness. Also, immediately up for a shared care agreement with GenderCare. I can't speak on how in-depth her understanding of trans people/identity is, seemed like maybe her language is a lil out of date, but she's respectful and readily helped with everything needed for the GICs (CHX & GenderCare). | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway., This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment recommended by a GIC. | ||||||||||||
97 | 26/04/2019 10:18:45 | Dr Gavin Jewell | Keynsham (Bristol) | St Clements Road, Keynsham BS31 1AF | Yes | More than five times | 01179862406 | I am not trans, but I have a daughter who is, and a child who is non-binary. He has offered a lot of caring advice and support, and is an excellent doctor. I would not hesitate to recommend him, he is very open minded and kind. | |||||||||||||
98 | 06/05/2019 17:44:45 | Dr A Rahim | Worcester | St Johns House Medical Practice | No | Twice to five times | 01905 421688 | This GP was so kind and considerate of my trans child. If she didn’t know the answer she would search out the information. She put my child at ease whilst listening without judgement. She liaised with CAMHS and made a referral to GIDS as soon as asked. She has called back multiple times to update us on what she could and couldn’t do. | This GP has referred to a GIC or onto an official pathway. | ||||||||||||
99 | 06/05/2019 20:28:06 | Dr Kehar | Malvern | 300 Pickersleigh Road. Wr14 3gp | No | More than five times | 01684573161 | He has helped my son with mental health. Also happy to sign letter for his passport change. | |||||||||||||
100 | 16/05/2019 20:51:44 | Little Waltham and Great Notley Surgery | Chelmsford | Little Waltham Surgery 30 Brook Hill Little Waltham Chelmsford CM3 3LL | No | Twice to five times | tel:01245360253 | This surgery has welcomed my under 16 son, and happy to prescribe and monitor his blockers and T based on direction from GenderGP. Went out of their way to make us feel welcome and cared about. Can’t praise them highly enough | This GP has prescribed HRT or another treatment without a recommendation from a GIC. |