Transgender Equality

The Government Equalities Office is the lead Government Department for transgender equality matters.

What we are doing for transgendered people

The Government is committed to improving the lives of transgendered people. To help achieve this the Working for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Equality: Moving Forward action plan was published on 14 March. This ambitious programme of work outlined the actions Government will take to address outdated prejudices and tear down barriers to equality.

This builds on the work set out in Working for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Equality, which was launched by the Prime Minister on 16th June 2010.

The action plan includes a range of commitments which will benefit lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people (LGB and T). While LGB and T equality is often dealt with together, we understand that transgender people can face distinct and separate issues. 

Transgender Equality Action Plan

Working for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Equality: Moving Forward included a commitment to publish the first ever Government transgender equality action plan later this year. The action plan will outline commitments that the Government will deliver, within specific timescales, to improve equality for trans people.

To ensure that the action plan addresses the needs of the trans community, officials from the Government Equalities Office will actively engage with a wide range of transgender partners, organisations and individuals. As part of this engagement we will be disseminating 'e-bulletins' to the trans community. These e-bulletins include messages from Ministers, items of interest, news and surveys so transgender people can contribute their views and ideas.   We will use the findings of our surveys to shape the Government transgender equality action plan and formulate initial Government commitments.

Our e-bulletins can be found here.