 Interim Gender Dysphoria Protocol and Service Guideline 2013/14 | [Link to copy hosted by NHS England] |
| Interim Gender Dysphoria Protocol and Service Guideline 2013/14 | [Archive copy hosted by UK Trans Info] |
Brief Summary
Official NHS protocol and guidelines for gender identity services in England. To be read in conjunction with the UK Intercollegiate Good Practice Guidelines for the Assessment and Treatment of Adults with Gender Dysphoria.
Extract from website
The protocol aims to achieve national consistency in the commissioning of [Gender Identity] Services, and is the culmination of extensive work to adapt the NHS Scotland protocol, ensuring that it meets the needs of patients; provides for the safe delivery of services, and reflects NHS England structures. The document, which has been the subject of extensive engagement with patients and carers, has been introduced primarily to allow time to develop, and publicly consult on, a new NHS England policy and service specification which will be developed through the Gender Identity Services Clinical Reference Group (CRG). It should be used and read in conjunction with the UK Intercollegiate Good Practice Guidelines for the Assessment and Treatment of Adults with Gender Dysphoria and is cross-referenced to its relevant sections. The NHS England Interim Protocol is not intended to be exhaustive in content. Issues not covered in this document should be managed in accordance with the UK Intercollegiate Good Practice Guidelines.
