Screening Information for Trans and Non-Binary People

Screening Information for Trans and Non-Binary People

We use trans as an umbrella term to embrace the diverse range of identities outside the traditional male/female definitions. These include transgender, gender fluid and non-binary.

Unfortunately, currently national cancer screening test invitations are sent out based on the gender marker on your NHS records. This system is currently very binary and only accepts a male or female gender marker on NHS medical notes. Again, this is a national decision and out of our hands.

If you wish to choose non-binary or another gender identity, we can add an alert to your notes, so we as a Practice know your gender identity. Importantly patients who have changed their gender marker on their NHS records may not be invited to some of these cancer screenings, meaning there is a risk of missing cancer.

Please see NHS screening Guidance for Trans Patients for more information.

Government Publication – Screening Information for Trans and Non-Binary People
Public Health Leaflet – Information on Screening for Trans and Non-Binary People