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Substack1 February 2026

What communities actually think about inclusion

When you ask the people who use a space what they want, you often get very different answers than the ones being argued about in headlines.

Substack28 January 2026

What to do if your GP refuses gender-affirming medication

Understanding your rights when a GP declines to prescribe gender-affirming treatment, and the practical steps you can take.

Substack27 January 2026

Bowls England's trans inclusion policy reveals legal contradiction

Bowls England's rules allow trans men to compete in men's competitions but exclude trans women from women's, a position that lacks legal foundation and creates…

Substack25 January 2026

What parental support really means for trans children

A viral video of a father supporting his transgender son demonstrates the profound protective effect family acceptance can have on young people's wellbeing.

Substack24 January 2026

Individualised care matters more than blanket rules

Treating every person as an individual, rather than applying blanket policies, is a principle the Scottish government is right to defend.

Substack22 January 2026

A gorgalicious diva — and why that matters

Helen reflects on an unexpected compliment and what it reveals about authenticity and self-expression.

Substack21 January 2026

Is gender affirming care safe? The evidence explained

Dr Webberley cuts through the noise to answer a straightforward question about the safety of gender affirming care, drawing on clinical evidence and real…

Substack20 January 2026

Haverthwaite Surgery's approach to supporting trans patients

A detailed look at what Haverthwaite Surgery's trans patient policy actually commits to in practice.

Substack20 January 2026

Questions to ask your GP about trans healthcare

A practical guide to the key questions trans patients should raise with their healthcare provider to ensure they receive informed, respectful, and appropriate…

Substack20 January 2026

Sheffield NHS Trust trans staff policy: what it really offers

An examination of Sheffield Health and Social Care NHS Trust's commitments to supporting transgender and gender diverse employees in practice.

Substack20 January 2026

Essential questions trans employees should ask employers

Trans workers deserve to know what protections, policies and support their employer can offer, before and after transitioning at work.

Substack20 January 2026

Hillbrook School gender diversity policy: what parents should know

A detailed examination of Hillbrook School's approach to supporting trans and gender diverse students, written specifically for parents.

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