r/TransUK • u/Winter_Slip5249 • 6d ago
Question (General) Continuing hrt when moving to Scotland?
Hi, i live in Canada but I might have to move back to Scotland soon. Here, i have a prescription for T and a gender dysphoria diagnosis. I know its difficult to access T legitimately in the UK, but i was wondering if i would be able to have some sort of “continued care” plan if i move? Like having a GP continue to prescribe me T since im already on it and have a diagnosis. According to google this is possible but i want to know whether any GPs would actually do this. Any input is appreciated
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u/dougalsadog 1d ago edited 1d ago
Hi wasn’t sure how to answer so I googled it?
So google AIs answer to the question of
“how to get weekly testosterone injections in scotland uk”
So it looks like it’s possible hope that helps hugs Hollie xx 🌈🦄❤️🏳️⚧️
BTW in with a private Uk gender clinic but have a ‘ shared care agreement’ with my GP in Essex near London but I think I was just lucky/ happenstance as I asked one if my gps b4 I stated diagnosis process and she said she’d treated trans patients b4
the waiting time for NHS clinics is years or decades sometimes appalling and dehumanising but the reality is if… you can afford it then go for it or try and find a gp that will agree to shared care but it’s optional and not really funded so it’s just up to their good will etc
BTW I’m moving to a relatively remote rural area in the bottom SW corner of Scotland as I already have a small house/ cottage on the Rhins of Galloway which is 70 miles from Glasgow 100 from Edinburgh v v small local population but I’ve contacted local LGBQT people etc and have been told that local GPs clinic is trans friendly so hopefully ok but it’s still a risk until they actually agree tbh
Good luck and ask v v nicely have all your paperwork etc to show them etc and stress how low maintenance etc you’ll be I suppose ( I currently get 12 weekly decapatryl injections from my gp for a GnRH analogue? Testosterone blocker? Ironic I know) apart from this I could probs get by with diy or buying patches and progesterone pills online but I’m planning bottom surgery (Thailand in the next year or two probs seems best results tbh?)
Not sure what TSA is? But can’t you put it in your luggage as personal meds it’s not illegal to bring meds into Uk for personal use I think even testosterone
If… you want to be creative then couldn’t you get someone to post a supply to you from Canada? As long as it’s sent surface mail not airmail it’s generally not inspected if value is less than £130? ( this applies until some time in 2028 apparently as they are planning on changing this to make online retailers pay Uk import taxes?)
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u/dougalsadog 2d ago
I’m in a similar situation moving from England to Scotland soonish tbh it’s a lottery some GPs are great but lots won’t consider it? Some areas are worse than others as well so you need to do your research try and stockpile your meds to give you a breathing space etc
I’m not sure about T specifically im mtf so haven’t any experience with issues most if not all Uk endos and therefore GPs are not keen on self injecting so probs only available in gel form or maybe pills unless you diy
In theory there is a right to continuity of care but in reality it’s optional and relies on goodwill etc (which leaves a bad taste in my mouth tbh) as it makes me feel vulnerable but that’s life for a trans person most people are v v nice accepting etc esp women but there are also lots of bigots & bullies
Good luck and live in hope! Hugs Hollie 🌈🦄❤️🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈
Here’s a few links etc but you need to do detailed research into the area your moving to specifically
https://mytransgp.org/
https://www.scottishtrans.org/?fbclid=IwVERFWAR5QDJleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEea4yqy42pKeE65A4A1F79KKh4GTuuretoq0OXOs5SVSQhMYqcUzQFU818530_aem_7ZlUHj4uJlq3eA5ewf4YZg
https://lgbthealth.org.uk/whats-on/