What are the PCT's policies for on gender reassignment?

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Your request is dated 19th July 2008 and received 21st July 2008. I am dealing with it under the terms of the Freedom of Information Act (2000). You will receive a response by 15th August 2008 (20 working days from receipt).
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Lindsay Parker (nee Kirk)
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Nottinghamshire CountyTeaching PCT

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Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
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Dear Sir/Madam

Thank your for your request for information from Nottinghamshire County Teaching Primary Care Trust.

Further to your request for information I can provide you with the following information:

Can the PCT release a copy of its current policy for
assessment/treatment for gender reassignment/dysphoria?

<<May 2008 board approved named patient funding requests.pdf>>

What is the officially recognised path for patients requesting
gender reassignment?

Referral to Stonebridge Centre, Nottingham. Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Is gender dysphoria classed as a mental-health issue by
Nottinghamshire County Teaching PCT?

Yes

How does the PCT deal with GP's formally requesting psychiatric
referral for diagnosis of gender dysphoria?

Referral to Stonebridge Centre as above. Stonebridge case manage the mental health and physical health dimensions of care

Is there a waiting list for patients requesting 'Gender Identity
Clinic' referral, how long is the average wait?

We do not hold this information. Please contact the Stonebridge Centre directly:
Stonebridge Centre
Cardiff Street
Smeinton
Nottingham
NG3 2FH
Tel: 01159483268

I would be grateful if you could acknowledge receipt of this information.

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me at the email address below.

I look forward to your response.

Yours sincerely

Lindsay Parker (nee Kirk)
Information Governance Assistant
Nottinghamshire CountyTeaching PCT

Birch House
Ransom Wood Business Park
Southwell Road West
Mansfield
Nottinghamshire
NG21 0HJ
* 01623 673019 (Direct)
* 0300 300 1234 x 43019
Fax 01623 673110
* [email address]

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