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10 Jul 2014: Medical or surgical procedures Not all people who undertake gender reassignment choose to undergo medical or surgical treatment. For those individuals who decide to do this, the process may involve a number of medical or surgical interventions that

10 Jul 2014: Protections in law The Equality Act 2010 provides protections prohibiting unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation of staff, students or visitors on the grounds of gender reassignment. This applies to employment, education (including

9 Jul 2014: LGB&T glossary Bicurious A person who may be attracted to members of both the same and opposite sex, but is not sure. Biphobia Is a term used to describe a range of negative attitudes and feelings towards bisexuality and/or individuals who identify

10 Jul 2014: Glossary The following list provides a glossary of common terms associated with gender reassignment. The definitions are based on those provided by Equality Challenge Unit guidance. Acquired Gender The new gender of a person who has undergone gender

10 Jul 2014: What is gender reassignment A decision to undertake gender reassignment is made when an individual feels that his or her gender at birth does not match their gender identity. This is called ‘gender dysphoria’ and is a recognised medical condition

10 Jul 2014: Supporting staff This section provides information to a manager or a colleague on supporting a member of staff who is undergoing gender reassignment. When a member of staff notifies a manager that he or she has decided to undergo gender reassignment,

10 Jul 2014: Information records and privacy All relevant records including the staff member's personal file, email details, swipe cards, identification passes, library cards, and other contact information should be changed to reflect the chosen gender and name

10 Jul 2014: Insurance policies. Research council records. If the staff member requires time off for surgery and recovery discuss what support and/or adjustments are needed to ensure that he or she is