The first application packs for fast track and overseas gender recognition processes are now available from the Gender Recognition Panel (GRP).

Fast track applications are for people who have transitioned at least six years ago. For the first six months (i.e. until July 2005), the GRP will deal exclusively with these applications.

Hi all,

Iam new to this forum and would like to have some FTM friends.As we are all aware how tough it is to get by as yourself and make real good friends who would look beyond your gender identity issues.

feel free to email me…thanks all.

Tc,and keep the faith.

Untamed.

I was wondering whether anyone has a copy of the Channel 4 Documentary “Make Me A Man”? I was also wondering whether someone would be able to make me a copy of which i will send payment for the copy and postage.

Thanks
Nathaniel.

I am a patient of Mr Ralph, currently on the final stage of phalloplasty.

I was wondering if I could request that anyone out there who has first hand experience of Mr Ralphs procedures, would like to contact me so we can share experiences, and help each other through this minefield.

you can contact me on samftm2001@yahoo.com or via this board.

Thanks

Sam

Hello,
I write for a teen magazine and would like to interview a FTM teen aged 13-19. We’d hold the interview either in person or over the phone and it would be written in your words from your perspective.
Please contact laura.macbeth@sugarmagazine if you think you might be interested. Thanks, Laura

You may also wish to change your name on various documents such as examination certificates. All you need do is to write to the examination bodies concerned, enclosing a certified copy of your statutory declaration. There may well be a fee for such a service and you should enquire beforehand.

Some University examination bodies have recently refused to alter the name on the degree certificates of some transsexual people. If this happens, then initially write an appeal to the examinations office, with supporting evidence such as your statutory declaration and doctor’s letter. If again refused, then contact the Lesbian and Gay officer of the students union, who will ensure that you have support when you make a formal appeal to the University Senate body, though it would be surprising if the University insisted upon taking the matter that far.

Bank Accounts

Being transsexual presents no problem as far as banks or building societies are concerned. They will apply exactly the same criteria in the case of credit assessment as for anyone else.

The bank will change your name as a matter of course once it has received a certified copy of your statutory declaration. The bank will also require a signature card with your new signature or in the case of a second account the signature which you will use for the operation of that account.

Credit Cards

Again altering details on these and requesting new ones will present no problems. Simply send a covering letter to the credit card company together with a copy of your statutory declaration requesting a change in your name and requesting that new cards be issued in that name.

If you own a house or flat in your own name, you must change your name on the proprietorship register at the district land registry where your property is registered.

You need to forward a covering letter stating the address of your property together with the registered title number of the property concerned and enclose a certified copy of your Statutory Declaration. If your property is mortgaged then you must also inform your building society or mortgagee.

If you are not sure where your property is registered you should contact the solicitor who handled the purchase of the house for you as they will generally know which registry you should contact.

You can obtain a new passport showing you as ‘Mr’ and ‘male’.

All you need do is to complete the passport application together with the statutory fee and send this with a copy of your Doctor’s or Psychiatrist’s letter and a copy of your Statutory Declaration. (The Passport Service’s website includes a page on the cost of applying for a passport).

You must also send your old passport back if you have one. If you have not held a passport before, then you must also send your original birth certificate to the passport office.

You should send your passport application to:

• The Office Manager