What if I don’t have capacity to consent?

• Related Articles

• What are your consent sessions (IGS and Capacity to Consent)?

  Everyone over 16 who joins our service will have an Information Gathering Session (IGS). The purpose of this session is to check your understanding and get a feel for your wishes and your preferences. It is not a pass-fail situation. However, if we ...

• What should I do if I don’t know which medication to choose?

  If you're filling out the gender-affirming care application and aren't sure which medication to choose, you need to book an appointment to speak to a doctor. We work on an informed consent model, which means we need to know that you're confident in ...

• I don’t need or want counselling. Is it obligatory?

  Counselling in the traditional sense of the word is not obligatory with GenderGP. However, sessions are available with our excellent team of therapists. Many people find them to be hugely beneficial. However, it's up to you to decide what ...

• Why don’t GPs treat transgender (trans) people?

  There are many reasons why GPs don't feel able to treat trans people. These reasons can vary from prejudice and religion to a general belief that they lack the knowledge to do so, and a lack of training resources available. Prejudice or personal ...

• I was unable to inject my injection and need another. I don’t see why I should have to buy another. What should I do?

  We're sorry to hear about the difficulties you've experienced. Here are the steps you can take: If there was an issue with the medication dispensed: Please speak to the pharmacy that provided your medication. We are not liable for issues with ...