LGBTQ+

Introduction

Welcome to the LGBTQ+ section of our practice website. At Chilwell Valley and Meadows Practice, we are committed to providing inclusive healthcare services to all members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Gender Recognition Form

This form allows patients to securely and confidentially update their name, gender and preferences for health screening on their medical records. It also includes information about the implications of updating gender details on medical records and health screening.

The NHS records system is currently binary and only accepts a male or female gender marker on medical records. If you wish to choose non-binary or another gender identify, we can add a note to your medical records so we as a practice knows your gender identify. If you wish to change your name, we may request proof of your new name, such as an ID or deed poll.  

Please complete the form below.

Health Screening

The practice is committed to provide all patients with equitable access to screening programmes that are available on the NHS. You will be invited based on the gender marker on your NHS records. It is important for us to know your assigned gender at birth to ensure that you are invited for the relevant screening.

PHE information about screening for trans leaflet

Practice screening leaflet that includes contact for local screening services.

Please indicate your preferences using the form below.

Practice Protocol for Management of Transgender Patients

Our practice follows a comprehensive protocol for the care and management of transgender patients.

Resources and Support

Please see the following links to relevant resources, local support groups and community organisations.

Age UK and LGBT+ : Information and advice for older LGBT+ including veterans.

Gendered Intelligence Support Line : For 18+ who are on the NHS GICs waiting list)

Genderphoria : Support and social group for individuals aged 13-18.

LGBT Foundation : A national charity founded in Manchester.

LGBT+ Service Nottinghamshire : Support and counselling services for individuals aged 11-25.

The Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health

Nottingham Chameleons : A local social and support group for anyone on transgender spectrum, their families and friends.

Notts LGBT+ Network: A local charity which offers information and advice and social activities. They have a very comprehensive resource hub: https://www.nottslgbt.com/resource-hub/

Notts Trans Hub : A local charity which offers support groups (including parents and family members) and social activities.

Outburst : Young people’s LGBT group (11-19 years) provided by Base51 in Nottingham.

Stonewall : Provides support services to LGBTQ+, runs various awareness campaigns and events, offers education and training to schools and institutions.

Trans4me : Nottingham based youth group for ages 13-21.

Training and Education

All staff members including clinicians and administrative staff will undergo regular training on LGBTQ awareness.

Feedback Your feedback is important to us. If you have any questions, concerns or suggestions regarding LGBTQ+ inclusive healthcare at Chilwell Valley and Meadows Practice, please do not hesitate to contact us. We’re here to support you.

Chilwell Valley and Meadows Gender Recognition Form

This form allows patients to securely and confidentially update their name, gender and preferences for health screening on their medical records. It also includes information about the implications of updating gender details on medical records and health screening. Your information will be handled confidentially and in accordance with GDPR regulations.

About You

Your Name
Title
Preferred name
DD slash MM slash YYYY
Your Address
Please indicate your sex assigned at birth
Please select the option that best describes your gender identity?

Medical Records

Medical Records: You may request to change the gender on your patient record at any time and do not have to have undergone any form of gender reassignment treatment in order to do so. When a patient changes their gender marker, they are assigned a new NHS number and will be registered as a new patient. Please be aware that this process is irreversible so you should be sure. All previous medical information has to be manually transferred onto the new record, with any information relating to the previous identity being excluded. This is achieved by producing an electronic copy of the previous medical record, redacting information relating to the previous identify and then uploading this file to the new record. Redacting information from extensive medical records may prove difficult in some cases and it is preferable that the patient is involved in the discussion and decision at the earliest opportunity to preserve an appropriate level of medical information to ensure safe clinical management of their care. Patients are automatically called for screening based on their gender. When registering new patients, the primary care team are only able to select either ‘male’ or ‘female’. This ensures that appropriate screening invitations go correctly to individuals. Physical health screening for transgender patients is important to ensure early detection for several serious conditions.

Please select ONE from the next three options.

Option 1

Select
For my NHS record, I wish to have my gender recorded as:
Your NameI would like to change the name to my preferred one as detailed below. (Please leave this section blank if you want to keep the current name on your NHS record)
I am aware that this process is irreversible and my medical history will not be accessible in the same way as before. I wish for the following information to be redacted when my history is uploaded to my new NHS record:

Your request will be submitted to central registrations at PCSE and we will notify you once your new NHS number has been issued, which may take up to 12 weeks. It will be your responsibility to inform other services involved in your care of your new details.

Option 2

Select
Your NameI would like to change the name to my preferred one as detailed below. (Please leave this section blank if you want to keep the current name on your NHS record)

Option 3

Select

Health screening

Screening is a way of finding out if people have a higher chance of having a health problem, so that early treatment can be offered, or information given to help them make informed decisions. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/nhs-screening/ The practice is committed to provide all patients with equitable access to screening programmes that are available on the NHS. Please see the following link for more information: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nhs-population-screening-information-for-transgender-people/nhs-population-screening-information-for-trans-people Please indicate your screening preferences below.
Cervical screening
Breast screening
Bowel screening
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) screening