Notices by TransActual (transactualuk@mastodon.social)

If you have been stopped, challenged or harassed when using a single-sex space (such as toilets or changing rooms) since the UK's Supreme Court ruling on the Equality Act. We need to hear from you.

Maybe your employer has changed their policy on which loo you can use. Perhaps you've been asked to leave the changing rooms at the gym.

Let us know (and let us know if you'd like putting in touch with someone who can provide legal advice) at: https://tinyurl.com/ReportALoo25

#Trans #Nonbinary #Queer

Elagabalus was made a Roman Emperor at the age of just 14. The Emperor often wore wigs and makeup, and liked to be referred to by feminine titles. Elagabalus reportedly offered a large sum of money to any doctor who could give them a vagina.

#Trans #Trangender #Nonbinary #TransHistory #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA

We've shared this before, but very much worth a reshare this Lesbian Visibility week:
"Life as a Trans and Cis Couple: YES, We’re Still Lesbians!"
https://connectingrainbows.org/life-as-a-trans-and-cis-couple-yes-were-still-lesbians/

#LVW25 #Trans #Transgender #Nonbinary

Melanie Field, one of the Civil Servants involved in drafting the Equality Act has commented on the Supreme Court ruling.

She has said that the supreme court’s ruling about the legal definition of a woman in the Equality Act contradicted the act’s original intentions.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/18/ruling-on-woman-definition-at-odds-with-uk-equality-acts-aim-says-ex-civil-servant

#WorldHealthDay is a good day to remind healthcare providers and professionals that TransActual offer training on trans-inclusive healthcare.

Find out what our experienced team can offer you and how we can adapt our content to suit your context: http://transactual.org.uk/training/

#Trans #NHS

TransActual do not endorse specific healthcare providers but we want you to know about:
Gender Plus’ Reduced Fee Pathway Pilot. The Pilot will initially support four individuals (two under 18, two over 18) who demonstrate financial need.
Closing date for applications: 29th April.
(UK specific)

They intend to roll out a full reduced fee pathway in the future, thanks to a very generous charitable donation.

More info: https://www.genderplus.com/blog/reduced-fee-pilot

#Trans #Transition

NHS England have announced that they are setting up a programme of work to develop a care pathway for adults who have previously medically transitioned and later detransition.

Read our full statement: https://transactual.org.uk/blog/2025/04/03/statement-on-nhs-england-announcement-on-a-detransition-pathway/

Today on #FundingSunday we are featuring the fundraiser of a trans and queer Jordanian and Palestinian couple. They’re fundraising to cover the cost of moving somewhere safer.

Donate if you can, share if you can’t:

https://chuffed.org/project/124260-save-palestinian-jordanian-trans-queer-couple

#Trans #Transgender #TransCrowdfund #Fundraiser #Solidarity #LGBTQI #LGBT #Queer

Remember the old BBC computers? Dr Sophie Wilson, one half of the duo that designed the BBC Microcomputer, is a trans women. As part of this work, she developed ARM microprocessors, without which we wouldn't have laptops, iPads, mobile phones, smart watches, etc etc.

Find out more about Sophie and her route into STEM:
https://www.pcgamer.com/computing-pioneer-dr-sophie-wilson-and-how-her-work-inspired-raspberry-pi/

#Trans #Transgender #Nonbinary #LGBTQIA #LGBTQI #LGBTQ #Queer #STEM

Happy International Women's Day everyone. We're going to be featuring some amazing women and their contributions to science and technology today, but first some reading to get the day started.

A piece that outlines how the attack on trans people's bodily autonomy is an attack on cis women's bodily autonomy too:
https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/trump-lgbtq-trans-abortion-executive-order-dangerous/

#Trans #Transgender #Nonbinary #LGBTQIA #LGBTQI #LGBTQ #Queer

Our third #FundingSunday fundraiser is a safety fund for a Nigerian trans femme. She's fundraising to cover the costs of medication and safe housing.

Donate if you can, share if you can't:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/housing-for-a-trans-femme

#Solidarity #TransFundraiser #TransCrowdfund #Transition #Trans #Transgender #Nonbinary #Queer #LGBTQIA #LGBTQ

Wishing our muslim siblings a peaceful start to Ramadan. Ramadan Mubarak ♥️

Research request from researchers at Brighton and Sussex Medical School:
Participants wanted for a study which aims to further our understanding of the challenges and obstacles faced by the transgender and gender diverse community in accessing and using bridging prescriptions, with the hope to improve the experiences of individuals trying to obtain, and use, bridging prescriptions in the future.

Participants must be over 18.
If you'd like to take part email: L.swaine1@uni.bsms.ac.uk

We’re running a free Name Change workshop on 3rd March at 6:30pm, via Zoom, for trans over 18s in the UK. Come along to find out how to change your name, how to handle common problems with name changes, and how to update all the different organisations that need to know about your new name.

Sign up at: https://form.typeform.com/to/n47vyAzR

#Trans #Transgender #Nonbinary #LGBTHM #LGBTQIA #LGBTQ #Queer #Transition

Geraldine Roman is a politician in the Philippines. On trans rights she says:
"Recognizing our rights and dignity will in no way diminish yours. We are not asking for special privileges or extra rights. We simply ask for equality. With inclusiveness and diversity, our nation has so much to gain."

#Trans #Transgender #Nonbinary #TransRights #LGBTQIA #LGBTQ #Queer

“My self-care routines often depend on my state of wellbeing. If it's overall good, then reading, cooking nice food, and playing video games helped. Otherwise it would be much more basic - showering regularly, cooking full stop, or getting dressed in the morning.” Emma

#Trans #Transgender #Nonbinary #Queer #LGBTQIA #LGBTQ #MentalHealth #SelfCare #Wellbeing

History tells us that trans people have always been around. St Marinos was a monk living in the medieval era. He was ejected from his monastery because he was thought to have got one of the local girls pregnant. However, he was later allowed to return to live in the monastery. When Marinos died, the other monks were surprised to discover that he had a vagina rather than a penis.

#Trans #Transgender #TransHistory #History #LGBT #LGBTQIA #LGBTHistory

Are you a healthcare professional working in the UK? TransActual are here to help you play your part in reducing health inequalities for trans people.

As a trans led and run organisation, we have the knowledge, expertise and experience to ensure you and your colleagues are confident and ready to support your trans patients.

You’ll find more about our healthcare focused training and consultancy offer at: https://buff.ly/3tsTKIu

Thank you to everyone that’s taken part in the Trans Lives Survey 2024/25 so far. We’re really keen to hear more from Black and brown trans people.

If you’ve got any questions about the survey, send us a DM or email research@transactual.org.uk

To take part, go to: https://buff.ly/3ZNjAnh

TransActual need to hear from you. The Trans Lives Survey 2024/25 is now open and your answers will be used to write a report. Take the survey by clicking the link in our bio or by typing in: https://buff.ly/3ZNjAnh

By filling out the survey you can also be entered into a draw for £150 worth of Love to Shop vouchers, able to be used at many major high street shops!

#Trans #Transgender #FTM #MTF #TransWomen #TransMen #Nonbinary