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Gender identity clinic

New location

As of 14 October 2024, our gender identity clinic moved location to the Tavistock Centre.

Sub services:

Counselling psychology, Endocrine service, Speech and language therapy

For:

Adults

Available in:

Nationwide

We help people with

What we do

The gender identity clinic is the largest and oldest gender clinic in the UK, dating back to 1966. We accept referrals from all over the UK for people with issues related to gender.

We are a multi-disciplinary administrative and clinical team, including psychologists, psychiatrists, endocrinologists and speech and language therapists. We work together in order to provide holistic gender care, focusing on the biological/medical, psychological and social aspects of gender.

What to expect

In order to assess your individual needs and goals, we ask a number of questions about your background, current circumstances and future plans. The purpose of these questions is to help us gain a clear idea of how we can help you.

Based on your individual needs and circumstances your clinician will explore with you what may happen next with your gender care. For example, if you would like to, but have not yet made a social gender role transition, they may explore with you any possible obstacles in your way and help you consider ways to address these.

Additionally, in order to support you through the transition process, clinicians may discuss with you the possibility of referrals to other services within the GIC or local to you (which your GIC clinician can ask your GP to make).

We will keep your GP up-to-date about your progression through the clinic and you will be copied into the reports sent. Your clinician will also be able to offer you information and advice about other forms of support that you may find helpful as you move along your gender care pathway.

How to access this service

Your GP or another health professional can refer you directly to the Gender Identity Clinic.

We also accept self-referrals via your GP.

Download self referral form

NHS e-Referral service and referral form for healthcare professionals

Download referral form for healthcare professionals

To locate the service on the NHS e-Referral Service, enter the following in the search fields:

  • Priority: Routine
  • Specialty: Gender Identity Services
  • Clinic Type: Gender Identity
  • Organisation or Site Name field: Tavistock and Portman

Please note we do not accept under 17 years 9 months and private referrals.

For under 17 years 9 months, you can find information, advice, and guidance on from NHS Arden & GEM, which provides resources and updates about gender services for children and young people.

National referral support service for the NHS Gender Incongruence Service for Children and Young People

You might also find support from national and local LGBTQ+ youth services, charities, or peer support groups. These organisations often provide a safe space to talk and be heard while waiting for specialist care.

Waiting times

There is a high demand for appointments, which is common across other gender identity clinics around the UK.

Number of people on our waiting list16,521
Number of referrals received in the month212
Number of first assessments offered in the month116
Total appointments offered in the month956
We are currently offering first appointments to people referred inJuly 2019
Most recent data from: 6 May 2025 These numbers are provisional and may change as the data is validated.

Monthly referral, assessment and discharge data

 Referrals ReceivedFirst Assessments offeredDischarges
May 202428811083
Jun 202431612162
Jul 2024291171338
Aug 2024414106807
Sept 2024507108261
Oct 2024443111408
Nov 2024390117286
Dec 2024371102109
Jan 2025383132977
Feb 2025336129 180
Mar 202536295142
Apr 2025212116147
These numbers are provisional and may change as the data is validated.

The gender identity clinic was run by the West London Mental Health Trust prior to April 2018. For data before April 2018, you may request pre April 2017 data by submitting a freedom of information request to West London Mental Health Trust.

Resources and support

Find resources and support for people waiting to be seen for our gender identity clinic service.

Resources and support

Access our patient portal

Our upcoming patient portal will allow you to access your health information and find help and support while on our waiting list and being seen by us.

Patient portal

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