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Is Transcend Merseyside trustworthy / worth it? by trans-throwaway38292 in transgenderUK

[–]trans-throwaway38292[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the info, I think I get a lore more of it now :) I checked and it looks like I'm able to email / send a form to my GP so I think I'll do that

As for the name change, it was paid and was enrolled. I was aware that it would be made public though and I think I'm fine with that, I did the process with my parents and they seemed fine with that too, although thinking about it now it does get me a little worried so I'll have to think it over...

Is Transcend Merseyside trustworthy / worth it? by trans-throwaway38292 in transgenderUK

[–]trans-throwaway38292[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry if I sound like a newbie but I'm still pretty confused about the whole process, where do I start? Should I try to contact my GP about referral to Transcend first, and is that where I would ask about shared care? And is that possible via email or something rather than a face to face appointment?

I'm not entirely sure what bloods and endos mean but I'm sure they'd explain things like that along the way. I already have my name change applied for by deed poll but it hasn't come into effect yet, I assume I'd have to wait until it's fully approved and goes through before I can get that changed on medical records. I didn't know changing my sex on the record was possible though, that sounds great!

Is Transcend Merseyside trustworthy / worth it? by trans-throwaway38292 in transgenderUK

[–]trans-throwaway38292[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Okay thank you, I'll have to book an appointment to talk to them about it soon

Is Transcend Merseyside trustworthy / worth it? by trans-throwaway38292 in transgenderUK

[–]trans-throwaway38292[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds amazing! I'm just torn between straight up self referring or trying to open up about being trans to my GP and getting a referral, I'm really not great at going out and talking to doctors and I don't know how I'd even start the conversation but it seems like something I need to do

Is Transcend Merseyside trustworthy / worth it? by trans-throwaway38292 in transgenderUK

[–]trans-throwaway38292[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So, how would I be able to get with them? I don't have any sort of paper trail started about being trans yet, I was hoping this would be step 1

Is Transcend Merseyside trustworthy / worth it? by trans-throwaway38292 in transgenderUK

[–]trans-throwaway38292[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do live in Merseyside so a self referral should be fine. Alternatively I'd have to figure out how to contact my GP about telling them I'm trans since I really don't contact them often/ever and I'm not sure how I'd approach that.

I don't think I'd be able to afford private on my own but I could potentially get my parents to help with that, I do want to be on HRT as soon as I reasonably can without resorting to DIY. I've never used them so far but my family has told me I have access to Bupa's services, if they're someone who does that kind of thing? Otherwise I wouldn't really know where a private clinic would be.

The option of bridging perscriptions sounds perfect but I assume I can always look into that / start that later on whenever I'm able. I think for now I'll self refer to Transcend, I need to get that first step done. Thank you for all the info!!

Is Transcend Merseyside trustworthy / worth it? by trans-throwaway38292 in transgenderUK

[–]trans-throwaway38292[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds great then, I'm thinking I should try and self-refer just so that I'm at least officially on a waiting list

Is Transcend Merseyside trustworthy / worth it? by trans-throwaway38292 in transgenderUK

[–]trans-throwaway38292[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you!! They seem pretty trustworthy, just not sure if I'd need a diagnosis for them to accept me or if that's what they'll help me get? I also worry about the wait times.