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Title: The UK NHS Postcode Lottery
Post by: Natasha on October 19, 2008, 12:50:34 AM
Post by: Natasha on October 19, 2008, 12:50:34 AM
The UK NHS Postcode Lottery
http://transcendgender.com/2008/10/18/the-uk-nhs-postcode-lottery/ (http://transcendgender.com/2008/10/18/the-uk-nhs-postcode-lottery/)
10/18/2008
I am Stephanie Butterfield, and I am transitioning on the UK PCT-led NHS system. Whilst i feel fortunate to have had my trachea shave/vocal cord surgery and facial hair removal already, with my GRS also guaranteed when the time comes, I do however feel very frustrated at the UK postcode lottery, not just for me, but for others too.
The PCT's (Primary Care Trusts), often treat transsexual procedures as unnecessary, or simply cosmetic, not thinking beyond their small mindedness and thinking about the TS patients' quality of life.
http://transcendgender.com/2008/10/18/the-uk-nhs-postcode-lottery/ (http://transcendgender.com/2008/10/18/the-uk-nhs-postcode-lottery/)
10/18/2008
I am Stephanie Butterfield, and I am transitioning on the UK PCT-led NHS system. Whilst i feel fortunate to have had my trachea shave/vocal cord surgery and facial hair removal already, with my GRS also guaranteed when the time comes, I do however feel very frustrated at the UK postcode lottery, not just for me, but for others too.
The PCT's (Primary Care Trusts), often treat transsexual procedures as unnecessary, or simply cosmetic, not thinking beyond their small mindedness and thinking about the TS patients' quality of life.