Useful Documents - Transgender

A Firmer Foundation - A project of The Intercom Trust and CEDAR (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Expereince, Data, Analysis and Research - September 2006

The survey is one step - not the first, and not the last - towards building up a profile of the demographics of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people and communities in the rural peninsula, and mapping the differences and similarities in our varied attitudes, experiences and needs.

To receive a copy of the report at a charge of £10, please contact The Intercom Trust (asking for Paul or Michael) on 01392 201015.

A Guide for Young Trans People in the UK

This booklet aims to answer questions and offer language to enable people to express themselves more fully.  It is a comprehensive guide covering: what is trans? Coming out, parents, trans groups, finding counsellors, surgical options and other identities amoungst other areas. 

To read the document in full please follow the link: Guide for Young Trans People

An Introduction to Working with Transgender People

This Department of Health booklet produced as information for health and social care staff, gives a brief introduction to working with Transgender People within the health care setting. 

It can be found: Intro to working with Transgender People

Bereavement - An Introduction for Transsexual, Transgender People and Their Loved Ones

This booklet has been produced to assist bereaved Trans people or friends, or the family of a Trans person who has died. It will also inform professionals such as coroners, pathologists, mortuary staff and undertakers to understand the particular needs of Trans people in the circumstances of death.

A downloadable copy of this guide can be found at: http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/Publicationsandstatistics/Publications/PublicationsPolicyAndGuidance/DH_074259