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Experiences of parents and carers of young trans and gender-diverse people

Initial experiences

Coming out as trans or gender-diverse
Social transition

Experiences with healthcare professionals

Getting referred to the Gender Identity Development Service (GIDS)
The Gender Identity Development Services waiting list
Experiences with the GP
Experiences with Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS)
NHS and private hormone (endocrine) clinic appointments and endocrinologists
The Gender Identity Development Service (GIDS)
Experiences with private healthcare

Mental health

Parents and carers talk about supporting their trans and gender-diverse children's mental health and wellbeing
Supporting their trans and gender-diverse child’s mental health and wellbeing
Self-harm or suicidal behaviour

Physical aspects

Views on hormone/puberty blockers
Hormone therapy
Managing body dysphoria and puberty-related pressures
Fertility preservation for young trans and gender-diverse people
Gender-affirming surgery

Everyday life

School
Language, changing names and pronouns
Views on public debate
Being an advocate for their child
Autism and neurodiversity

Impact on parents and family

Feelings of love, loss, change and continuity
Making sense of their child's gender identity
Family and friends' responses to their child's gender identity
What happens if only one parent supports the transition?

Information and support

Finding information for parents and carers of young trans and gender-diverse people
Finding support for parents and carers of trans and gender-diverse young people

The future

Messages to other parents and carers of trans and gender-diverse young people
Messages to healthcare professionals from parents and carers of young trans and gender-diverse people
Improving healthcare for trans and gender-diverse young people

Glossary

Words and terms explained

More information

Resources for parents and carers of trans and gender-diverse young people
Who made this resource for parents and carers of trans and gender-diverse young people?

People

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Ali
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Richard
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Ross
Jan
Lesley
Adele
Elijah
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Lisa
Mel
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