There are about 14 clinics in the UK that are specialized in gender dysphoria

Waiting is identified as the number one cause of distress (Click on link to read relevant section)

The NHS is subjected to the NHS Constitution, a document which outlines the rights of the patient (as well as staff). 

It is meant to ensure standard practices and quality of care.

While it must be followed in principle, it is not legally binding.

The Constitution sets out guidelines for waiting times between referral and treatment.

The maximum waiting time is of 18 weeks. 

Unfortunately, this limit is seldom respected is the case of gender identity services. 

Use the map to visualize the average time patients who were referred in October 2015 were expected to wait for 14 clinics across the country (data from the NHS quarterly report). 

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