NHS Gender Identity Clinics

Complete directory of NHS Gender Identity Clinics across the UK, with contact information and waiting time resources

Important Information About NHS GIC Services

•Long Waiting Times: NHS Gender Identity Clinics currently have very long waiting lists, often several years. Check individual clinic websites for current estimated waiting times.
•GP Referral Required: You'll need a referral from your GP to access NHS Gender Identity Services.
•Services Under Reform: NHS gender services are currently undergoing significant changes, particularly for under-18s. Always check the latest information on official websites.
•Emotional Support Matters: While waiting for medical services, therapeutic support for you and your family is crucial and available now.

Adult Gender Identity Clinics (18+)

NHS specialist services for adults seeking gender-affirming medical care

Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health

Nottingham (East Midlands)

Phone:0115 876 8900

Waiting Times

Check website for current waiting times

Northern Region Gender Dysphoria Service

Newcastle upon Tyne (North East)

Phone:0191 245 6827

Waiting Times

Check website for current waiting times

London Gender Identity Clinic (Tavistock)

London (London)

Phone:020 8938 2929

Waiting Times

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Charing Cross Gender Identity Clinic

London (West London) (London)

Phone:020 8383 3000

Waiting Times

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Laurels Gender Identity Clinic

Exeter (South West)

Phone:01392 209 160

Waiting Times

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Sheffield Gender Identity Service

Sheffield (Yorkshire & Humber)

Phone:0114 271 6046

Waiting Times

Check website for current waiting times

Leeds Gender Identity Service

Leeds (Yorkshire & Humber)

Phone:0113 855 5951

Waiting Times

Check website for current waiting times

Sandyford Gender Identity Service

Glasgow (Scotland)

Phone:0141 211 8130

Waiting Times

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Welsh Gender Service

Cardiff (Wales)

Phone:029 2184 8120

Waiting Times

Check website for current waiting times

How to Get a Referral

1.Contact your GP and explain that you'd like a referral to a Gender Identity Clinic
2.Your GP will complete a referral form and send it to your chosen GIC
3.You'll receive an acknowledgment letter confirming you're on the waiting list
4.You may wait several years before your first appointment - use this time to access emotional support

Children & Young People's Services (Under 18)

Specialist NHS services for children and adolescents - currently undergoing significant restructuring

Gender Identity Development Service (GIDS) - Tavistock

London

Ages: Under 18

Phone:020 8938 2575

Currently undergoing restructuring - check website for latest information

Young People's Gender Service Leeds

Leeds

Ages: Under 18

Phone:0113 855 5951

New service - check website for referral criteria and current capacity

Important Note About Children's Services

Following the independent Cass Review, NHS gender identity services for children and young people are being significantly reformed. The Gender Identity Development Service (GIDS) at the Tavistock is being replaced by new regional services.

Always check the latest information on official NHS websites, as services and referral pathways are changing.

Checking Current Waiting Times

Waiting times vary significantly and change frequently. Here's how to find the most up-to-date information:

NHS England Official Statistics

Official quarterly reports on waiting times for all NHS Gender Identity Services in England

Individual Clinic Websites

Each GIC website typically includes estimated current waiting times from referral to first appointment. Check directly for the most accurate information.

Don't Wait Alone

NHS waiting times can be years long, but you don't have to navigate this journey without support. Therapeutic care for you and your family is available now, not years from now.

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