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If anyone who is in T has moved to the UK in recent years can you let @WizardOfDocs and I know how hard it was to get it prescription in the UK?
I'm trying to figure out if it's worth it to apply to to a job in Scotland, or if it would take years for my husband to get re-diagnosed
@Canageek @WizardOfDocs I have pinged a not-on-Mastodon trans friend who is not a migrant but is extremely connected to the wider community. They say in theory it's very doable if you're already getting it prescribed, but in practice it's very variable depending on where you are. But the good news is they reckon Scotland is currently much better than other parts of the UK
@RexMagenta @WizardOfDocs Thank you so much! That helps a lot
@Canageek @WizardOfDocs But they also said that unless the job in question is an absolute dream job, they really can't recommend moving to the UK as a trans person right now. The transphobia over here is sadly high
@RexMagenta @Canageek @WizardOfDocs I'm always happy to talk about what it's like being a trans man and an immigrant in the UK (I'm in England rather than Scotland but still). I don't want to diminish other experiences but it has been absolutely fine for me.
@RexMagenta @WizardOfDocs That makes it hard: It is pretty close to my dream job and I'm getting depressed from being stuck as a lab tech when I have a PhD
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@Canageek It is likely to vary by GP surgery and area of NHS. If you can get documentation confirming your husband's "gender dysphoria diagnosis" and stable treatment regime from a "gender identity clinic/clinician" then that will definitely help. The GP may still wish to "refer" to a Scottish gender clinic for 'cover' but that may well be a formality.
It may be worth phoning/emailing some GP clinics near potential new area to find out their policy & see what replies come back. @WizardOfDocs