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Legislation around the rights of transgender people makes it unlawful to discriminate, harass or victimise. Legislation covers areas of employment, vocational training and the provision of goods, facilities and services.
The Sex Discrimination Act 1975
The Sex Discrimination (Gender Reassignment) Regulations 1999
The Sex Discrimination (Amendment of Legislation) Regulations 2008
Gender Recognition Act 2004
Transgender experiences – Information and support - DoH - Crown Copyright 2009
Bereavement: A guide for Transsexual, Transgender people and their loved ones - DoH - Crown Copyright 2009
A guide for young trans people in the UK - DoH - Crown Copyright 2009
An introduction to working with Transgender people - DoH - Crown Copyright 2009
Same-sex accommodation in practice - Department of Health
Guidance for GPs, other clinicians and health professionals on the care of gender variant people - DoH - Crown Copyright 2009
A Guide to hormone therapy for trans people - DoH - Crown Copyright 2009
Gender Trust
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Press for change - Campaigning for respect and equality for ALL trans people
Clare Project - Transgender Support Group
Gender Identity Research and Evaluation Society
ACAS - Gender Identity - useful workforce information
NHS Employers - Information and Guidance
To see how the Equality Bill will affect transgender equality please check the Government Equalities Office’s website.
