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GIRES UK @giresuk.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

GIRES shares on behalf of Crossroads Theatre CIC: Queer Company is coming to Brighton! 🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQIA+ creatives: join their Queer Social to meet, network and build a local creative community. 📅 10 October, 7–9pm See the poster for details.

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GIRES UK @giresuk.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

🏳️‍⚧️ Funded PhD at BSMS exploring healthcare access and outcomes for older trans and non-binary adults. ⏳ 3.5 years | NIHR ARC KSS funded 📅 Apply by 26 October 2026 🔗 bit.ly/4xJVVTP 📩 [PrimaryCareARC@bsms.ac.uk](mailto:PrimaryCareARC@bsms.ac.uk)

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GIRES UK @giresuk.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

GIRES is sharing a University of Edinburgh study recruiting autistic transgender adults. It explores how sensory experiences and camouflaging affect transition experiences and mental health. Learn more in the leaflet below or take part: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/x9AxTJTmrA

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GIRES UK @giresuk.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

GIRES is sharing on behalf of the University of Nottingham’s LEND study. They’re seeking trans+ people living with dementia, and carers, partners or relatives of LGBTQIA+ people with dementia, to take part. Details: www.dementianarratives.org

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GIRES UK @giresuk.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

GIRES is sharing TransActual’s Trans Lives Survey, launching today. If you’re trans and live in the UK, make your voice heard in this anonymous survey. It takes under 10 minutes and will help shape future campaigns. Take part and share: form.typeform.com/to/BRppksJ3

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GIRES UK @giresuk.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

GIRES is sharing Theatre for Life with Beyond Reflections. "I Was Always Here" Hampshire-based theatre company creating impactful theatre highlighting social & health disparities. Trans +History, Amplified. For information and tickets : www.mayflower.org.uk/whats-on/i-w... #TransHistoriesVibe

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GIRES UK @giresuk.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

The EHRC's updated Code of Practice has completed the parliamentary negative procedure. What does this mean in practice? GIRES has published a new collection of guidance and resources to help trans people, organisations and professionals understand the current position...

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GIRES Response to the EHRC Code of Practice | Resources & Guidance

Explore GIRES' response to the EHRC Code of Practice, with guidance for trans people, organisations and professionals, plus our response and resources.

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GIRES UK @giresuk.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

GIRES is sharing on behalf of Bangor University. Have you accessed support for substance use as a sexual and gender diverse (SGD) adult? Your experiences could help improve future services, including for trans+ communities. Take part and please share: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/bangor/und...

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GIRES UK @giresuk.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

GIRES is sharing on behalf of the University of Cambridge. If you're trans+, your experiences matter. Research explores the impact of political violence on trans+ lives. Participants' well-being, anonymity & safety are at its core. to take part: qualtricsxmsnc7xpqdw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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GIRES UK @giresuk.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Trans + experiences of peri/menopause are often overlooked. GIRES is supporting doctoral research by Queen's University Belfast @tnbimenopause to help improve understanding and support. UK/Ireland trans+ people with peri/menopause experience can take part: tinyurl.com/helenmstudy Please share.

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GIRES UK @giresuk.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

GIRES is supporting the following Research Project on behalf of the University of Exeter Study into non-binary experiences with the medical field. All 18+ NB perspectives welcome; NO experience with medical transition is necessary. info: forms.office.com/e/CFbkmhJLyP email: dh630@exeter.ac.uk"

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GIRES UK @giresuk.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

🏳️‍⚧️👉SEEKING TRANS+ GLOBAL MAJORITY RESEARCH PARTICIPANTS... GIRES is supporting a UCL research project exploring the experiences of trans+ Global Majority people within LGBTQ+ spaces. 👉 www.gires.org.uk/trans-global...

PARTICIPANTS NEEDED UCL
Are you trans+ and part of the Global Majority?
Research participants wanted for a research project exploring the experiences of trans+ Global Majority people in LGBTQ+ spaces.
Are you:
* Aged 18+
* Trans+, non-binary, or gender-diverse
* From the Global Majority or racialised as non-white
* Living in the UK
Taking part involves:
* One 90-minute focus group - either online or in person
* Discussions about identity, community and inclusion
Online: Thursday 18 June, 6pm
In person: Saturday 20 June, 2pm, London
Researcher:
Lisa Paris
UCL Institute of Education lisa.paris.25 @ucl.ac.uk
Supported by GIRES
www.gires.org.uk/trans-global-majority-ucl-research

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GIRES UK @giresuk.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

GIRES supports the following research on behalf of the University of the West of England. Exploring experiences accessing voice & communication therapy for trans & gender diverse people in the UK, See poster for more info and link to survey uwe.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_....

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GIRES UK @giresuk.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

GIRES supports the following research project on behalf of Birkbeck University An oral history research project exploring transgender and non-binary experiences of Section 28. When they were neither widely visible nor well understood. Refer to the flyer for more information and to participate.

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GIRES UK @giresuk.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

GIRES is supporting: London School of Economics and Political Science & National Institute for Health and Care Research. Assessing the experiences of friends/family of LGBT+ individuals coping with suicidal thoughts and feelings. For more info: www.lse.ac.uk/cpec/researc...

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GIRES UK @giresuk.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

GIRES is sharing this Research study on behalf of Brighton and Hove Council Moving Well: How can exercise be more gender-affirming for trans + older generation? Aiming to explore how gentle exercise can improve gender health and well-being for Trans+ older people. Please see the poster for info

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GIRES UK @giresuk.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

A special evening at the Trans in the City Trans Day of Visibility event 2026 celebrating trans changemakers across the UK. We’re proud that GIRES trustees Mary Deans, Octavian Starr and Shaan Knan were recognised.

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GIRES UK @giresuk.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Since 1997, GIRES has worked alongside trans+ people doing the work that most people never see. Over the years, that has meant building up a body of evidence about trans+ lives, not in theory, but through data, research, and first-hand accounts gathered and recorded over time.

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GIRES UK @giresuk.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

GIRES LGBTQ+ specific Designated Safeguarding Lead training, for LGBTQ+ organisations working with children & young people. New dates for 2026. Does your organisation require LGBTQ+ specific Designated Safeguarding Lead training? We have added new dates for online training for 2026.

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GIRES UK @giresuk.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation The Investigation launched across England for people to share their experiences of maternity and neonatal care to help inform its national recommendations. See Website: www.matneoinv.org.uk/updates/orga...

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GIRES UK @giresuk.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

GIRES is sharing on behalf of @transactualuk.bsky.social 💼🧏 Trans workers and allies, we need to hear from you! Workers Survey to show the impact of last year’s SCJ, the EHRC interim guidance, and the recent High Court judgment Re: The Workplace Regulations 1992. form.typeform.com/to/uycRij58

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Trans Workers Survey

Turn data collection into an experience with Typeform. Create beautiful online forms, surveys, quizzes, and so much more. Try it for FREE.

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GIRES UK @giresuk.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

GIRES is sharing on behalf of Lancaster University. Funded by gendered intelligence, working with trans, nb & gd communities & healthcare teams, setting future research priorities for non-surgical gender transition-related healthcare. Survey: bit.ly/3MrdMNr Info: wp.lancs.ac.uk/transadultspsp.

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GIRES UK @giresuk.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

The Kite Trust are currently working on a national project called Turning The Tide for LGBTQ+ Youth. There’s more info here: thekitetrust.org.uk/current-kite... Participant Sheet: www.gires.org.uk/wp-content/u... Additionally, use the QR code on the poster or link to the Survey: shorturl.at/7U7Y4

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GIRES UK @giresuk.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

GIRES is sharing on behalf of South East London Mind. Queer Minds trans drop-in group,began in Sept 2025. Drop-ins on the 1st Wednesday of every month from 5:30-8:30 pm at 3 Space International House in Brixton. More Info selmind.org.uk/queerminds/ or Outsavvy www.outsavvy.com/.../29188/qu...

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Queer Minds | South East London Mind

Are you looking for a safe and welcoming space to connect with other LGBTQIA+ people in Lambeth and Southwark?

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GIRES UK @giresuk.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

☃️ ❄️ Season’s Greetings At this time of year, we’re holding space for trans, non-binary & gender-diverse people, their families, and everyone who supports inclusion and dignity. Wherever you are, however you mark the season, everyone deserves safety, respect, and to belong. Love from GIRES 💙

GIRES icon
Seasons Greetings
Sending love to everyone, wherever they may be and however they celebrate.

Snowy winter scene against a dark blue snowy sky

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Tonic Music @tonicmusicmh.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

FREE Mental Health Workshop - 'Festival Survival'. More/Sign Up → tonicmusic.co.uk/post/nmts25 'Never Mind The Stigma' is a FREE programme of Mental Health Support for Music Fans. #NeverMindTheStigma #MentalHealth #Tonic #Music

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GIRES UK @giresuk.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

What Recent Tribunal Verdicts Clarify About Trans Inclusion in the Workplace - GIRES Statement on the Sandie Peggie verdict and the Leonardo UK Judgement Read our full statement online here: www.gires.org.uk/sandie-peggy-leonardo-uk-tribunal-verdicts-trans-inclusion-workplace

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GIRES UK @giresuk.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Trans rights are human rights. This principle is central to international human rights law. Yet it is increasingly contested in debate. Every person has the right to safety, dignity, privacy, family life, healthcare, education, and participation in society without discrimination. #HumanRightsDay

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GIRES UK @giresuk.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

GIRES Shares from University of Lincoln Exploring history & lived experiences of trans masculine people in Britain between 1940 and 2005. Share your experiences or personal reflections on trans masculine life and history in a one-to-one interview. contact Charlie 19692488@students.lincoln.ac.uk

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GIRES UK @giresuk.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Girlguiding and the WI have announced new policies that exclude trans women and girls. GIRES has set out why this approach is not required by law and why exclusion harms those already facing the greatest barriers to belonging. Read our full statement here: 👉 tinyurl.com/GIRESGGWI

GIRES Statement on the Exclusion of Trans People from Girlguiding and the Women’s Institute

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GIRES UK @giresuk.bsky.social · 21/11/2025

📢 Trans rights groups are taking the UK Government back to the ECtHR. TACC and Trans Exile Network have filed a joint case arguing that the UK has never complied with the 2002 Goodwin v UK ruling - which established privacy and recognition rights for trans people under Article 8.

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GIRES UK @giresuk.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

Today, on Trans Day of Remembrance, we remember the trans people whose lives were taken too soon. It is a day of loss, but it is also a reminder that every trans+ life holds meaning, not only in grand moments but in everyday interactions. #TDoR 🕯️ 🦋

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GIRES UK @giresuk.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

📢 After pressure from the @GoodLawProject.bsky.social The EHRC has withdrawn its interim guidance on single-sex spaces - a document that had encouraged trans exclusion. The EHRC had wrongly implied that trans people could be routinely excluded from services protected under the Equality Act.

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GIRES UK @giresuk.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

GIRES is sharing on behalf of the Brighton & Sussex Medical School Could you improve Trans Healthcare? Focusing on the trust that transgender people have in their GP. See poster for full information. To participate, scan the QR code or email TransCare@bsms

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GIRES UK @giresuk.bsky.social · 14/11/2025

🏳‍⚧ Trans Awareness Week is an important moment, but it also highlights a difficult reality that many trans+ people face throughout the year. This expectation can be exhausting and unfair, especially in a climate where trans visibility comes with risk as well as pressure. #TransAwarenessWeek

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GIRES UK @giresuk.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

GIRES is sharing on behalf of the University of Birmingham Research project to gain a deeper personal understanding of individuals who are gender diverse and how they navigate the relationship between gender diversity and religion. More information: navigatingidentities@contacts.bham.ac.uk

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GIRES UK @giresuk.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

GIRES is sharing on behalf of the University of Oxford Research project hoping to understand the experiences of LGBT+ young people and their families. All answers are anonymised. See more: psychiatryoxford.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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GIRES UK @giresuk.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

📢 The NHS is reviewing adult gender services - the Levy Review will shape the future of gender-affirming care in England. This review could decide who gets access, what treatment is offered, and how HRT is prescribed. We need a system that centres safety, dignity, and autonomy - not more barriers.

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GIRES UK @giresuk.bsky.social · 28/10/2025

GIRES is sharing on behalf of Beyond Reflections: Beyond Reflections Festive Fundraiser Dinner & Dance in memory of Paul Draycott. 8th December 2025 Southampton *full details available upon ticket purchase Book ticket here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/beyond-refle...

Beyond Reflections Paul Draycott Awards

Announcing our Festive Fundraiser Dinner & Dance in memory of trustee and ally, Paul Draycott

Join us for an evening of trans+ joy, as we recognise the outstanding contributions of members of the community, and allies alike, with our annual awrds ceremony before taking to the floor to dance the night away.

8th December 2025

Southampton *full details available upon ticket purchase
Earlybird tickets £35 + booking fee

Nominate here: https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/77QO4U/

Book ticket here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/beyond-reflections/t-yarjvdo

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GIRES UK @giresuk.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

🏗️ GIRES is building the digital infrastructure trans+ lives deserve. 🌐 We’re creating a national hub linking research, resources, and training to make reliable info on trans+ lives accessible for all, and turning evidence into real-world impact. 🔗 Read more: www.gires.org.uk/gires-our-ne...

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GIRES UK @giresuk.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

GIRES has agreed to endorse the following Research Project Helping to understand how autistic people identify themselves in relation to their diagnosis, and how this intersects with other community identities. Please see the poster/Link: cityunilondon.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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GIRES UK @giresuk.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

GIRES has agreed to endorse this research recruitment study to understand how psychological therapy for trans people can be improved. This project has been developed closely with trans people with lived experience of mental health difficulties. For more information, please see the poster.

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GIRES UK @giresuk.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

GIRES has endorsed the following photovoice project Are you trans (aged 18–24)? Share & showcase photos of your life experiences in open & creative discussions & exhibitions. Remuneration & consulted on the future of the research for more info: lsbupsychology.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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GIRES UK @giresuk.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

🌈 New Resource: Being Ready Community Journal 📝 Talking about end of life can feel difficult, but planning ahead can bring comfort & peace of mind As part of the Being Ready Project, GIRES, along with @hospiceuk.bsky.social & @mariecurieuk.bsky.social has created the Being Ready Community Journal

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GIRES UK @giresuk.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

🚨 We now have only 2 days to go and £1,455 to raise if we’re to hit our £10,000 target! Please can you SHARE our Crowdfunder with your networks - whether it’s on social media, in a WhatsApp group, or emailing family and friends 🙏 Let’s give a final push to get over the finishing line 💙

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intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social @intercomtrustlgbt.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

📢 The wonderful folks at GIRES UK only have 3 days left to fundraise so they can preserve and continue their vital work 📢 Please consider donating below 👇 www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/save-gires

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Save GIRES – Keep Vital Trans Resources Available

We urgently need to raise £10,000 – so that GIRES can continue supporting the trans community and those that help them.

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GIRES UK @giresuk.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

✨ New Report Out Now ✨ GIRES, in partnership with @hospiceuk.bsky.social and @stonewalluk.bsky.social has published the Being Ready Survey Report – looking at trans and gender diverse people’s experiences of death, dying, and bereavement care. 👉 Download here: www.gires.org.uk/wp-content/u...

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GIRES UK @giresuk.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

If you believe in trans inclusion, if GIRES has helped you or your organisation, or if you want to protect trans inclusive research and resources, at a time when they are being removed from websites and physical spaces around the world – please donate and share. 🔗 www.crowdfunder.co.uk/save-gires

crowdfunder.co.uk

Save GIRES – Keep Vital Trans Resources Available

We urgently need to raise £10,000 – so that GIRES can continue supporting the trans community and those that help them.

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