Gender Change on Medical Records

Patients may request to change gender on their patient record at any time and do not need to have undergone any form of gender reassignment treatment to do so.

We must advise you, the patient, that changing your gender on your records would mean that you will be supplied with a new NHS number which is not reversible, and we will need to register you as a new patient. Your old NHS number will no longer exist and your existing medical information will be transferred into your new medical record excluding any information relating to your previous identity.

To revert to your previous gender, we would need to issue you with a third NHS number and transfer your then existing medical information minus any information relating to your previous identity to your new record.

Please note: Upon changing your gender it is important that you understand that you will not receive automatic invites for screening for certain cancers and conditions. It is important that you read and understand the leaflet supplied with this form which you can find on the LGBTQ+ page on our website (Information for trans people – NHS Screening programmes).

We suggest you discuss with your doctor any future screening that maybe relevant to your gender at birth. We as a practice are responsible for inviting you to discuss appropriate screening at the relevant time.

If you agree to the above, please complete the following information and  submit. We aim to complete the Gender Change within 4 weeks and you will be notified on completion. Please ensure we have your up-to-date contact information below.

Last Updated: 30/08/2022