Being Trans 2019
On Tuesday 23 April, Scottish Trans Alliance, Stonewall Scotland, Equality Network, Amnesty Scotland and LGBT Youth Scotland brought trans people and MSPs from across the political spectrum together at the Scottish Parliament. The event gave trans people a unique chance to tell their stories, so the MSPs who represent them could hear about the difference trans equality would make in their lives. So often, discussions about equality for trans people are had without their voices being included. It was clear from the discussions Read more…
An important new piece of research on trans healthcare in Scotland!
The Scottish Public Health Network (ScotPHN) conducted a health care needs assessment about trans people and their access to specialist Gender Identity Services in Scotland that was published in May 2018. This was done with the following aims and objectives in mind: To identify the level of need and map current service provision To understand the service user experience and access to services To understand how the current gender reassignment protocol is being adhered to and what support services are Read more…
Trans Pride Scotland in Edinburgh on Sat 31st March
Scotlands first ever Trans Pride event is taking place in Edinburgh on Trans Day of Visibility - Saturday 31st March 2018! Hundreds of trans people and their allies will gather at the City Chambers on the Royal Mile at 12 noon, march proudly down the Royal Mile for speeches outside the Scottish Parliament, and then converge on the John McIntyre Conference Centre for an afternoon of workshops and socialising! Come along and join in! Open to all trans people, including non-binary people, Read more…
