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    Information about GIDS and our team members

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    • Values and ethos
    • Who do we see
    • Support that we offer
    • How long is the wait for a first appointment?
    • Your travel costs
    • Feedback and complaints
    • Informed consent
    • Contact us
    • Current debates
    • Gender identity and sexuality
    • Glossary
    • Research
    • Help us improve GIDS
    • Your experience of our service
  • Young people

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    Information and guidance for young people

    Discover more
    • Read young people's stories
    • Why do I feel this way?
    • Coping with prejudice and stigma
    • Puberty and the body
    • Changing my name
    • Finding a community
    • How can I cope with really difficult feelings?
    • Staying safe online
    • Talking to other people
    • The Equality Act
    • What can I do if I am feeling really low or depressed?
  • Parents and carers

    Parents and carers

    Discover more
    • A parent's story – Charlotte
    • A parent's story – Mark, Sasha's dad
    • A parent's story – Val, Luke's mum
    • Helping my child whilst waiting for input
    • How can I encourage exploration and keep options open?
    • How can I help my teenager?
    • How can I help my younger child?
    • How do I know whether my child is making the ‘right’ decisions?
    • How do I know whether or not this is a phase?
    • How do I manage not knowing what will happen in the future?
    • I’m worried that my child may harm themselves
    • Should I use my child’s preferred name and pronouns?
    • When is the right time to ask for professional help?
    • Where can I get help for myself?
    • Why does my child feel this way?
    • Social transition for younger children
  • Professionals

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    Advice and guidance for professionals

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    • Working therapeutically with gender
    • Shared care and our network model
    • Guidance for schools
    • Our CPD events
    • Making a referral
    • Upcoming CPD Events
    • Evidence base
    • Examples of multi-agency working
    • Number of referrals
    • Staff publications
  • News and events

    News and events

    Find out what is happening at GIDS and catch up with media coverage

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    • News
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    • London-based groups for young people and parents
    • Leeds-based group: Transformers
    • London stakeholders group
    • Kids on the Edge: The Gender Clinic
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