Waiting List Warriors
Online support group for those waiting for gender affirmative healthcare.
Who it's for
Age range: 18+
Adults on the Nottingham, West of England (Laurels) and East of England NHS Gender Identity Clinic waiting list
Where it is
Online
Cost
Free
When it is
The last Wednesday of the month, 6-8pm
Waiting List Warriors!
Our Support Line Service offers an online support group for those on our partnered NHS Gender Identity Clinic waiting list. This includes Nottingham, the West of England (Laurels) and the East of England NHS Gender Identity Clinic.
We know that it can be very hard while you’re waiting to access gender affirming care. Waiting times are incredibly long, and it can be challenging to look after your mental health during this time. That is why we run this group, so that you can share space with others who are also waiting, and support each other.
Each month, we will focus on a different topic, including: ‘What to do when dysphoria takes over’, ‘The clothes we wear and our identity’, 'Accessible exercise’ and ‘Finding comfort with your voice’.
To find out more about the support group, please call the Support Line
What is the purpose of this group?
This group is centred around supporting one another as you wait for gender affirmative healthcare. We want to create space to discuss the challenges of waiting, while also sharing advice and support.
Who can join?
- This group is for individuals on the waiting list or currently being seen at the Nottingham, East of England, or West of England (Laurels) Gender Identity Clinic.
- This group is for anyone over 18. We want this group to be a welcoming intergenerational space for adults of all ages. For those who are under 25 and unsure if you want to attend our youth groups or Waiting List Warriors, please chat to us.
Who is running the group?
- This group is run by two GI staff members who work on the Support Line Service.
- We will also have guest facilitators and speakers - who either have expertise in specific areas or specific lived experience.
- The facilitators do not represent every aspect of the trans community, we treat everyone as experts in their own experience and aim for the group to be non-hierarchical in terms of ideas and opinions.
Group Logistics:
- The group will run for two hours and is via Zoom. You will be emailed the rolling Zoom link via the Support Line Service.
- You can join at any time during the two-hour session and can leave whenever you want.
- We encourage people to have their cameras on, but we understand that for some, this may not feel comfortable, and that is okay too!