Transition Support Course 2018 (Edinburgh): Report

Delivered annually as part of the Lothian Transgender Support Programme, the Transition Support Course is designed for anyone looking to explore gender transition options and be themselves around other trans and non-binary people in a safe and non-judgemental space.

This is a unique course that has been shaped and developed from direct engagement with trans people and since commencing, 86 individuals have now taken part. LGBT Health delivers a similar course annually in Glasgow, as part of the Glasgow Transgender Support Programme.

The 2–day event this year involved 16 participants, 3 staff members and guest facilitator James Morton from the Scottish Transgender Alliance. The course provideda range of informal workshops aimed to help boost confidence, provide informationas well as give participants the opportunity to make new connections and explore their next steps.