The Truth About Gender Diversity

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This week’s poll

One question a week, answered by the people it is actually about.

Week of 12 October Open until Monday

Who do you turn to first when gender services let you down?

Thank you. I am keeping the answers to myself until Monday morning, so that nobody's vote nudges anybody else's. Come back then and I will show you the whole picture.

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A girl just wanted to run. Then came the protest.

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Quiz

What are my pronouns?

Try she, he and they on for size. Nothing fixed, no pressure.

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Real Life8 min read

What the NHS wait for trans healthcare does to a teenager

Robyn was eleven when she was referred to the NHS gender service, and fourteen when she realised she might be seventeen before anyone saw her.

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Realising you are trans in your thirties

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BBC blurs 'Protect The Dolls' trans rights slogan on Strictly Come Dancing

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Annie Andrews holds the line on trans rights, at a cost

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Inclusive care of trans and non-binary patients

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South Carolina Democrat fights back after anti-trans attacks

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Managing dysphoria while you wait to start T

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