 Old Version (October 2012) | [Archive copy hosted by UK Trans Info] |
| Guidance Document (Current Version) | [Link to copy hosted by Gender Recognition Panel] |
| Old Version (June 2006) | [Archive copy hosted by UK Trans Info] |
| Old Version (January 2009) | [Archive copy hosted by UK Trans Info] |
| Guidance Document (June 2014) | [Archive copy hosted by UK Trans Info] |
Brief Summary
This is a guide to completing the medical proformas required in support of Gender Recognition Certificate applications. It also contains a blank medical proforma for completion.
Extract from Document
The Gender Recognition Act 2004 (GRA) established the Gender Recognition Panel to determine applications from transsexual people aged 18 or over who wish to be legally recognised in their acquired gender. To gain a Gender Recognition Certificate, individuals must apply providing evidence that meets the requirements of the GRA. This will include medical evidence.
Your patient is applying for legal recognition of their gender change. Depending on the type of application your patient is making, s/he will be required to submit at least one and possibly two medical reports. In the case of a diagnosis of gender dysphoria, the medical report must be from either a medical practitioner or a registered psychologist, practising in the field of gender dysphoria.
The requirements that relate to the evidence provided by the applicant’s medical practitioner or registered psychologist are described below.
