Spectra offers social groups, 121 support, counselling and workshops. Spectra’s services are delivered by people of trans experience themselves in a friendly, safe, confidential, non-judgemental and accessible space.
Hormone Access 101
Learn about current pathways to transition the UK, what the landscape of GICs (Gender Identity Clinic) care looks like, and explore alternate methods of access. In these sessions we will outline:
- what is available inside a GIC context of care
- what is available in primary care settings, and
- important context and information that we hope will get you ready for your next steps in accessing care.
DIY HRT
This session focuses on DIY (Do It Yourself) hormone access (HRT=Hormone Replacement Therapy). It is aimed as information and harm reduction advice for those self-medicating hormones, or those wanting to know more about the topic. We will discuss:
- how to keep yourself safe
- information on titration advice, and
- some information on self-injecting, among other topics.
Our upcoming workshops are:
| Hormone Access 101 | 7th May |
| DIY HRT Harm Reduction | 4th June |
| Hormone Access 101 | 2nd July |
| DIY HRT Harm Reduction | 30th July |
| Hormone Access 101 | 27th August |
| DIY HRT Harm Reduction | 24th September |
| Hormone Access 101 | 22nd October |
| DIY HRT Harm Reduction | 19th November |
Not sure what you need? You can complete our Spectra Trans health and wellbeing assessment. We call it a BASK, which stands for Behaviour, Attitudes, Skills and Knowledge; these are the four areas of thought we want to address and build on to support your health & wellbeing bringing it to the forefront of your mind. Our staff will contact you based on your assessment result and point you to the suitable support.
Important: All of the workshops are delivered by trans people, for a trans and gender-diverse audience. If you’re cisgender, you’re welcome to attend one of our Trans Health Workshops for Support Workers or get in touch for advice/signposting.
For any questions on the above or the workshops, contact us on advocacy@spectra-london.org.uk 💜
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