Trans and non-binary people's general health needs are the same as anyone else's. But trans people may have specific health needs in relation to gender dysphoria.
Your particular needs may be best addressed by transgender health services offered by NHS gender dysphoria clinics (GDCs).
All NHS GDCs are commissioned by NHS England, who set the service specifications for how they work.
A GP or another health professional can refer you directly to one of the GDCs. You do not need an assessment by a mental health service first. Neither does the GP need prior approval from their integrated care board (ICB).
The websites of the clinics listed on this page also have useful information for you to think about before you see a GP.
Children and young people's gender services
Children and young people should be referred to the National Referral Support Service for the NHS Children and Young People's Gender Service.
These NHS services specialise in helping young people with gender identity issues. They take referrals from anywhere in England.
Gender dysphoria clinics in London and the southeast
The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust: Gender Dysphoria Clinic for Adults
Lief House
3 Sumpter House
Finchley Road
London
NW3 5HR
Phone: 020 8938 7590
Email: gic@nhs.net
The GDC website has an overview of information useful for anyone with gender identity needs, not just those in the area.
Gender dysphoria clinics in the north
Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Foundation Trust Gender Dysphoria Service
Porterbrook Clinic
Michael Carlisle Centre
75 Osborne Road
Sheffield
S11 9BF
Phone: 0114 271 6671
Email: porterbrook@shsc.nhs.uk
The Sheffield clinic's website includes information about referrals, clinic opening hours and links to eligibility criteria.
Leeds and York Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Gender Dysphoria Service
Management Suite
1st Floor
The Newsam Centre
Seacroft Hospital
York Road
Leeds
LS14 6WB
Phone: 0113 855 6346
Email: gid.lypft@nhs.net
The Leeds clinic's website covers referrals, commonly used medicines and information on the clinic's Gender Outreach workers.
Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Foundation Trust Northern Region Gender Dysphoria Service
Benfield House
Walkergate Park
Benfield Road
Newcastle
NE6 4PF
Phone: 0191 287 6130
Email: NRGDS@cntw.nhs.uk
The Northern Region Gender Dysphoria Service website has a range of leaflets, including information about referral, hormones and support groups.
Gender dysphoria clinics in the Midlands
Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Gender Dysphoria Clinic
Danetre Hospital
H Block
London Road
Daventry
Northamptonshire
NN11 4DY
Phone: 03000 272858
Email: genderclinic@nhft.nhs.uk
Visit the Northampton clinic's website for more information about how to get a referral and the role of the GP.
Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust The Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health
12 Broad Street
Nottingham
NG1 3AL
Phone: 0115 876 0160
Email: NCTHGeneral@nottshc.nhs.uk
Visit The Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health website for more information about how to get a referral.
Gender dysphoria clinics in the southwest
Devon Partnership NHS Trust West of England Specialist Gender Dysphoria Clinic
The Laurels
11-15 Dix's Field
Exeter
EX1 1QA
Phone: 01392 677 077
Email: dpn-tr.thelaurels@nhs.net
The Laurels' website has information about the types of services on offer and the help available during transition.
New gender dysphoria services in 2020
In 2020 new NHS gender dysphoria services for adults will open in Greater Manchester, London and Merseyside.
These services will be delivered by healthcare professionals with specialist skills and based in local NHS areas, such as sexual health services. Full details will be available once each service is opened.
Initially, access to these services will be available to people who are already on a waiting list to be seen at one of the established gender dysphoria clinics.
NHS England will assess how useful these new pilot services are.