Sammy Walker, 29, from Bristol, was targeted by Twitter users who labelled her a "paedophile" and claimed she was stealing places from female players. The FA's policy on trans people in football states "gender identity should not be a barrier to participation".
Players must submit blood samples to prove their testosterone levels do not give them a physical advantage. Ms Walker is waiting to hear from the FA whether she is medically eligible for competitive fixtures, but is playing friendly matches with her club in the meantime. The issue of trans players in sports has sparked debate online in recent years, with high profile athletes like tennis player Martina Navratilova and swimmer Sharron Davies speaking about the issue.
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Davies was heavily criticised last year after saying transgender athletes should not compete in women's sport. While the club she has signed for has been supportive, Ms Walker, who played academy football before transitioning, says the experience has been "upsetting. Trans ice hockey: 'Out on the ice your gender means nothing'. National LGBT charity. Stonewall website.
Trans Survivors Switchboard website. Trans FtM resource with useful information on treatment, passing tips, surgeries, and suppliers of binders, packers etc. TransUnite is a comprehensive resource for people in the UK searching for support in the transgender community.
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Our easy to use, mobile friendly directory connects you to an established network of trans support groups near you. Support groups bring together people facing similar issues to share experiences and advice. It can be helpful just getting to talk with other people at all stages of the transition. Our aim is to bring these together and make finding them as easy and accessible as possible. TranzWiki attempts to be a comprehensive directory of the groups campaigning for, supporting or assisting trans and gender non-conforming individuals, including those who are non-binary and non-gender, as well as their families across the UK.
It has been developed by GIRES to support the trans community but its content is determined by a broad range of stakeholders.
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From Youth groups and support groups to organisations that can help provide advice and assistance such as housing or support with domestic violence. Do you need to talk about your journey and life as it is today? Are you struggling to find a sense of belonging in the community? Feeling low, anxious or depressed?
Womankind are offering a 12 month group therapy starting Spring The aim is to provide a therapeutic space where you can share your experiences with others. The group is free. For more information call the Womankind helpline or email Womankind. Womankind — Therapy Group for Transgender Women website. Crossroads Transgender Support Group The Bristol Crossroads group has been supporting the transgender community in and around Bristol, under various names, for over 25 years.
Depend Offer free, confidential and non-judgemental information and support to all family members, spouses, partners and friends of transsexual people.
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Depend website. Freedom Youth Freedom Youth is a fun, safe, inclusive and supportive project for those aged years, where you can meet other lesbian, gay, bi, trans, queer or questioning young people. Gender Construction Kit Guide to changing things linked to gender. Gender Construction Kit website. Gender Jelly A monthly safe space for young people years old who might be questioning their gender identity, or who identify on the trans spectrum, to talk about gender and what it means to them.
Gendered Intelligence — Trans Resources Gendered Intelligence has produced a number of resources which will be useful for young trans people, their families, and those who work with them. Gendered Intelligence Support Line Telephone support line for trans and gender questioning people. Gendered Intelligence offers a trans led confidential service Gendered Intelligence Support Line website.
GenderGP Online Transgender Medical Clinic, with advice on gender issues, counselling and diagnosis, blood tests and monitoring and prescription medication, plus directory of other resources. GenderGP website.
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Mermaids Mermaids provides a helpline aimed at supporting transgender youth up to and including the age of 19, their families and professionals working with them. TransUnite TransUnite is a comprehensive resource for people in the UK searching for support in the transgender community. TransUnite website.
TranzWiki Gender Identity Research and Education Society — Gires TranzWiki attempts to be a comprehensive directory of the groups campaigning for, supporting or assisting trans and gender non-conforming individuals, including those who are non-binary and non-gender, as well as their families across the UK.