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Figures up to 31st October from the Gender Recognition Panel - Wed, 4 Nov 2009

2,436 Gender Recognition Certificates issued.

Guidelines for health organisations commissioning treatment services for trans people - Sun, 18 Oct 2009

These guidelines have been produced by the Parliamentary Forum for Gender Identity to assist commissioners to make appropriate decisions in respect of providing funding for all aspects of the treatment required by people experiencing any degree of gender dysphoria

Highlights of GIRES work in 2009 - Sun, 18 Oct 2009

GIRES has continued to develop its expertise, resources and influence. Public bodies are now driven by new legislation to undertake equality and diversity programmes that include provision for transgender people.

Notes and pictures of this years AGM - Sun, 18 Oct 2009

On 11 October 2009, over 60 members and guests again attended the charity's annual meeting.

Gender Recognition Panel hearing dates through September 2009 - Sat, 12 Sep 2009

Gender Recognition Panel meeting dates through September 2009. Note these are planned but subject to change.