Petition · past parliament
Fund earlier counselling for transgender people
Closed
40 signatures
What the petition asks
The transgender waiting lists in the NHS can be between 2-4 years before a person is first seen. This needs improving to help those people that need these services.
Counselling should be available before a first appointment, this can really benefit everyone.
Counselling should be available before a first appointment, this can really benefit everyone.
There needs to be more support in-between referrals and being seen for things such as dysphoria, something every transgender person struggles with deeply. This can help improve and save lives.
Timeline
| 14 Jun 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Nov 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
40
Status
Closed
Opened
14 Jun 2019
Closed
6 Nov 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.