Will I be referred to Social Services if I access private care?
Safeguarding referrals are acted upon if there are reasonable grounds to suspect that the child is suffering, or is likely to suffer, significant harm and whether further enquiries need to be made. Accessing necessary care for your trans child will not cause harm.
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Will the NHS refuse to see us if I access private care?
Sadly, due to the recent UK puberty blocker ban, there's little or no medical service in the NHS for trans youth. The chance of getting puberty blockers or hormones for people under the age of 18 is vanishingly small. Then, after the age of 18, the ...
Will I be penalised by NHS if I get private care with GenderGP?
No, you can't legally be penalised for seeking private consultation. The British Medical Association (BMA) policy states: “Patients who are entitled to NHS-funded treatment may opt into or out of NHS care at any stage. Patients who have had private ...
What if I smoke? Will that affect my access to gender-affirming care?
Smoking isn’t good for you, we all know that, so our advice is always to stop smoking. However, whether you smoke or not isn't related to your ability to medically transition and have gender-affirming medication. That said, your risk of heart ...
What do I do if I can't afford your services?
In an ideal world, everyone would be able to access healthcare via public services. However, sadly that isn't the case. If you are unable to access care via your GP or local public health provider, we can still assist you by referring you to an ...
What blood tests will I need to have?
If you're over 40, you should have a general health check periodically anyway, just to make sure things like your cholesterol and blood count are okay (but this is for everyone, not just because you are going through hormone therapy). The specific ...