Scottish Trans

Graphic with a gradient purple-blue background and a large purple flower shape. It says "Trans Community Organisers Forum. 6pm - 14th January Online" The Scottish Trans logo is at the bottom.

For trans and non-binary organisers across Scotland!

This series of meetings is all about bringing us together. Let’s share knowledge, collaborate, and amplify our impact.

Join us to connect, inspire, and grow—because together, we’re unstoppable.

www.outsavvy.com/event/29503/...

A graphic with a gradient purple background. In the centre there is a white square box with black text that says "Our response to the details of the new research trial for prescribing puberty blockers to trans children and young people" The Scottish Trans logo is beneath the text.

A graphic with a gradient purple background. In the centre there is a rectangular white box with black text that reads "The number of people who can take part is capped at 226. This would seem to raise the very real possibility that there will be situations where clinicians, a young person themselves, and at least one of their parents, carers or guardians all agree that this is the right course of treatment, but that puberty blockers will not be available to them. We are extremely concerned about this and cannot see how it is in children and young people's best interests." The Scottish Trans logo is underneath the text.

Over the weekend, details were provided about the research trial for prescribing puberty blockers to trans children and young people. Taking part in this research will be the only way to access puberty blockers on the NHS.

Read our full response at our website: www.scottishtrans.org/details-publ...

Our CEO was in The Herald yesterday commenting on last week’s Herald Awards.

“Across public life, animosity towards trans people is becoming more overt and more prominent”

Read the article here:

www.heraldscotland.com/politics/hol...

Create your own Healthcare Campaign with Scottish Trans - A workshop for meeting other trans people and coming up with ideas for action you can take to improve trans healthcare.

Direct Action with Trans Kids Deserve Better Scotland - Workshop about what direct action is, how to take direct action and how to be safe while doing direct action. It will be a mix of physical aspects and some zine making!

"We Can't Keep Waiting - Take Action for trans healthcare!" "The Pyramid at Anderston Glasgow 22nd November 10am-4pm" There are two pink boxes. The first box has the Trans Kids Deserve Better Scotland logo and says: "Trans Kids Deserve Better Scotland are running a workshop on direct action, what direction action is, how to take direct action and how to be safe while doing direct action. It will be a mix of physical aspects and some zine making!" The second box has the Scottish Trans logo. It says: "Scottish Trans: Create your own mini-healthcare campaign - a workshop for meeting other trans people and coming up with ideas for action you can take to improve trans healthcare. Whether talking to the media, creating impactful posters that cause a stir, talking to politicians, making community zines - or any other ideas you might have - use this time to think about who you need to persuade and how you want to do it!"

We Can't Keep Waiting takes place tomorrow, 22nd November at the Pyramid at Anderston in Glasgow! We're excited to see you there!

The event is for trans and nonbinary people only - sign up for your ticket here: www.outsavvy.com/event/30917/...

Our final workshops to be announced are ⬇️

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Switchboard LGBT+ Support Line (UK-wide LGBQTIA+ support) available Mon-Sun 10am-10pm
Helpline 0800 011 9100, email hello@switchboard.lgbt, webchat: www.switchboard.lgbt

Samaritans (emotional support) - 24 hours a day. Helpline: 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org www.samaritans.org/scotland/how...

Live chat - LGBT Youth Scotland

LGBT Youth Scotland (support for LGBT+ young people aged 13-25)
Live chat with a youth worker: lgbtyouth.org.uk/get-support/... (Mon 4-6pm, Wed/Thurs 4-8pm):

LGBT+ Helpline Scotland A helpline for all LGBT+ people (16+) across Scotland, including partners, family, friends and carers of LGBT+ people.

If you are struggling today, then you can reach out to:

LGBT Health and Wellbeing (Scotland only LGBT+ support) Available Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays (12-9pm) Sundays (1-6pm)
Helpline: 0800 464 7000, email: helpline@lgbthealth.org.uk, webchat: www.lgbthealth.org.uk/services-sup...

Scottish Trans Trans Day of Remembrance (TDoR) takes place on the 20th November. It is a day where our community and allies gather across the world to remember those who've lost their lives as a result of...

Many trans people and allies gather today to remember those we’ve lost and show solidarity with our trans siblings at greater risk of violence across the world. There are vigils happening across Scotland. You can find details of ones we know are happening here: www.facebook.com/scottishtran...

While such extreme violence is incredibly rare here in Scotland, we know that today is also a day when many of us reflect on the lives of and remember those trans loved ones, friends and community members we have lost to suicide. We send our solidarity and love to all.

That’s why we know we must challenge ourselves to ensure our work tackles racism, misogyny and anti-sex worker violence, as well as transphobia.

The Trans Murder Monitoring Project ( www.transmurdermonitoring.tgeu.org ), run by @tgeuorg.bsky.social, again finds that overwhelmingly those most at risk of murder are Black and Brown trans women and transfeminine people, and trans sex workers.

A black graphic with five candles on it. The candles are in the trans flag colours - blue then pink then white then pink then blue. White text above the candles reads "Trans Day of Remembrance 2025" and the Scottish Trans logo is in the top right hand corner.

Today is Trans Day of Remembrance (TDoR), a day where we pause to remember those who we have lost around the world this year to transphobic violence.

Healthcare Campaigns w. Scottish Trans - A workshop looking at how we can start campaigns across Scotland in health boards that refer to Sandyford but don’t currently provide and gender identity healthcare.

Self-Medicating workshop with Trans Harm Reduction - Workshop about self-medicating for anyone who is considering or already self-medicating, covering practicalities of self-medding as safely as possible as well as the principles of community-led healthcare movements and harm reduction.

"We Can't Keep Waiting - Take Action for trans healthcare!" "The Pyramid at Anderston Glasgow 22nd November 10am-4pm" There are two pink boxes. The first box has the Trans Harm Reduction logo and says: "Trans Harm Reduction: Workshop about self-medicating for anyone who is considering or already self-medicating. Flexible and interactive format, covering practicalities of self-medding as safely as possible as well as the principles of community-led healthcare movements and harm reduction. There will be an opportunity to sign up for future updates or to volunteer with THR. ." The second box has the Scottish Trans logo. It says: "Scottish Trans: Join Scottish Trans for a workshop looking at how we can start campaigns across Scotland in health boards that refer to Sandyford but don’t currently provide and gender identity healthcare. This workshop is open to people who live in Ayshire and Arran, Dumfries and Galloway, Forth Valley, Argyll and Bute, Lanarkshire, Tayside and Western Isles."

We Can't Keep Waiting takes place this Saturday, 22nd November at the Pyramid at Anderston in Glasgow!

The event is for trans and nonbinary people only - sign up for your ticket here: www.outsavvy.com/event/30917/...

Our next workshops to be announced are ⬇️

Scottish Trans and Non-binary Experiences Report - Scottish Trans Home » Our Work » Research » Scottish Trans and Non-binary Experiences Report

For Trans Awareness Week, we've been sharing key figures from our Trans and Nonbinary Experiences report. You can read the full report and the shorter summary report here: www.scottishtrans.org/our-work/res...

Graphic with a purple background. In the top left corner is a line drawing of a pile of coins and bank notes. In a white box it says "86% of trans and non-binary people we heard from felt that rising costs for fuel and food had affected their normal financial decisions a little or a lot."

Graphic with a purple background. In the bottom left corner is a line drawing of a pile of coins and bank notes. In a white box it says "Just over half (52%) of respondents said that they had been forced to make a decision between essential household purchases and costs related to their transition."

We asked trans and non-binary people in Scotland about how they have been impacted by the cost of living crisis. They told us that the rising cost of living had impacted their lives, including having to choose between the cost of privately transitioning and purchasing household essentials.

Scottish Trans and Non-binary Experiences Report - Scottish Trans Home » Our Work » Research » Scottish Trans and Non-binary Experiences Report

For Trans Awareness Week, we’re sharing findings from our Scottish Trans and Non-binary Experiences report.
You can read the full report and the shorter summary report here: www.scottishtrans.org/our-work/res...

Graphic with a purple background. In the top left corner is a line drawing of a pile of documents. In a white box it says "A third (33%) of the trans and non-binary people we heard from were currently claiming benefits. 13% of people felt being trans had a negative impact on their ability to claim benefits."

Graphic with a purple background. In the bottom left corner is a line drawing of a pile of documents. In a white box it says “Claiming benefits via the DWP and the job centre I have found is the most dehumanising experience in the world and is one of the major reasons I don’t currently claim them despite being unemployed and poor.”

We asked trans and non-binary people about their experiences with benefits services. We asked about their experience of claiming benefits and accessing job centres and the DWP.

Creative writing workshop with U Belong Glasgow - A creative writing workshop exploring queer resistance.

Our next workshops to be announced are:

An introduction to starting a grassroots organisation with Glasgow Trans Collective - Exploring how GTC started their grassroots organisation, and how others could get involved or start their own groups to fill the gaps in what our community needs.

Graphic with a black background. It says "We Can't Keep Waiting - Take Action for trans healthcare!" "The Pyramid at Anderston Glasgow 22nd November 10am-4pm" There are two pink boxes. The first box has the Glasgow Trans Collective logo and says: "Glasgow Trans Collective" "This workshop will be an exploration of how Glasgow Trans Collective started our grassroots organisation, and will encourage participants to consider how they could get involved or start their own groups to fill the gaps in what our community needs." The second box has the U Belong logo. It says: "U Belong Glasgow" "U Belong Glasgow is a multilingual community platform established in 2020 and features BPOC, queer and disabled creatives. We are delivering a creative writing workshop exploring queer resistance."

We Can't Keep Waiting takes place this Saturday, 22nd November at the Pyramid at Anderston in Glasgow!

The event is for trans and nonbinary people only - sign up for your ticket here: www.outsavvy.com/event/30917/...

Scottish Trans and Non-binary Experiences Report - Scottish Trans Home » Our Work » Research » Scottish Trans and Non-binary Experiences Report

Every day during Trans Awareness Week (13th-19th November) we’re sharing findings from our Scottish Trans and Non-binary Experiences report.

You can read the full report and the shorter summary report here: www.scottishtrans.org/our-work/res...

Graphic with a purple background. In the top left corner is a line drawing of a person wearing a shirt and tie. In a white box it says "38% of trans and non-binary people we heard from were currently unemployed, with just over a quarter (25%) having been unemployed for the past 5 years. Full time workers we heard from had a lower median earning that the general population."

Graphic with a purple background. In the bottom left corner is a line drawing of a person wearing a shirt and tie. In a white box it says "42% of respondents said they had had at least one negative experiences in the workplace, including 26% of people having had their trans status disclosed without their permission at work, and 24% having been verbally harassed or insulted."

We asked trans and non-binary people in Scotland about their experiences with work and employment. We included questions about their experiences of workplace culture, being unemployed and accessing and recieving support at work.

Scottish Trans and Non-binary Experiences Report - Scottish Trans Home » Our Work » Research » Scottish Trans and Non-binary Experiences Report

For Trans Awareness Week, we're sharing key insights from our Trans and Non-binary experiences report.

Read the full report and the shorter summary report here: www.scottishtrans.org/our-work/res...

Find the factsheet we made for housing providers here: www.scottishtrans.org/wp-content/u...

Graphic with an orange background. In the top left corner is a line drawing of a house. In a white box it says "15% of respondents had experienced problems obtaining housing due to being trans or non-binary."

Graphic with an orange background. In the bottom left corner is a line drawing of a house. In a white speech bubble it says "Once I disclosed I was trans and was told that if I was on a waiting list or pursuing surgical or medical transition then I was not reliable for paying rent because I might take sick leave or be unable to work.”

Graphic with an orange background. In the top left corner is a line drawing of a tent. In a white box it says "23% of trans and non-binary people we heard from had been homeless at some point – compared to 8% of the general population. 1% were currently homeless."

Graphic with an orange background. In the bottom left corner is a line drawing of a tent. In a white speech bubble it says "Disabled trans and non-binary people were also more likely to have been homeless compared to non-disabled respondents – 29% compared to 13%."

We asked trans and non-binary people in Scotland about their experiences with housing and homelessness. This included questions around their ability to rent or buy their homes and their experiences of interacting with landlords and housing associations, or experiencing housing insecurity.

Scottish Trans and Non-binary Experiences Report - Scottish Trans Home » Our Work » Research » Scottish Trans and Non-binary Experiences Report

Every day during Trans Awareness Week (13th-19th November) we’re sharing findings from our Scottish Trans and Non-binary Experiences report. You can read the full report and the shorter summary report here: www.scottishtrans.org/our-work/res...

Graphic with a green background. In a white box it says "Nearly a quarter (23%) of trans and non-binary people told us that they felt their trans status had a negative impact on their experience of their neighbourhood." In the top left corner is a line illustration of a block of flats with a tree next to it.

Graphic with a green background. In a white speech bubble it says “I have been harassed outside of my home, and when walking around my local area. I feel unsafe to go out, and will often take longer routes than necessary in order to avoid certain areas where I feel particularly unsafe around the people that live there.” In the bottom left corner is a line illustration of a block of flats with a tree next to it.

We asked trans and non-binary people in Scotland about their experiences in their local neighbourhood, including how included they felt in their local community or accessing local support services and spaces.