Trans Awareness Week

Trans Awareness Week takes place from 13 to 19 November each year. It is an opportunity to celebrate trans, non-binary and gender-diverse people, raise awareness of the challenges they can face and remind ourselves of the importance of creating healthcare services where everyone feels safe, respected and welcomed.

At CNWL Sexual Health Services, our services are free, confidential and open to everyone. We know that accessing healthcare can sometimes feel daunting, particularly if you have previously experienced misunderstanding, assumptions or discrimination. CNWL has spoken publicly about the importance of trans people being able to access mainstream healthcare according to their clinical need, and of healthcare services providing compassion, respect and dignity for everyone.

What you can expect from us

When you use our sexual health services:

• We will treat you with dignity and respect. We want you to feel listened to, welcomed and able to talk openly about your sexual health without judgement.
• Our facilities include gender-neutral options. We want people using our services to have access to facilities where they can feel comfortable and maintain their privacy and dignity.
• We respect the name and pronouns you use. We understand that these may be different from the details on official documents. We will use your chosen name wherever our clinical and administrative systems allow us to do so.
• We provide care that respects your gender identity
• Your care is based on your individual needs. Being trans or non-binary should not be a barrier to accessing sexual healthcare.
• We welcome your feedback. If there is something we could do differently to make your experience safer, more comfortable or more inclusive, please tell us. Feedback helps us improve our services.

Whoever you are, and however you identify, you deserve sexual healthcare that treats you as an individual and respects your dignity. You are welcome here.