Well here we are at the end of another year and looking forward to a better next. Everything was going so well until omicron surfaced and infection rated went exponential. I remarked on infection rates over a year ago, as being in their hundred, but now we are seeing them in their thousands. I always … More December Oasis Blog
Trailblazing trans model April Ashley, one of the first people in the UK to have gender affirmation surgery, has died aged 86. One of the first Britons to undergo gender reassignment surgery, she was made an MBE in 2012 for her work campaigning for the transgender community. Born to a working-class family in Liverpool in … More Model, actress and trans trailblazer dies
Oasis wants to take this opportunity to thank all our ladies, partners, friends and allies for their continued support in what has been a very difficult year. I also want to reach out to all the people Serena and I have been in communication with Oasis in the past year. For their courage in contacting … More Christmas Greeting and Thanks from Oasis
For once my BBC weather app was correct. So, glammed up to my false eyelashes, I stepped out of my front door into 50mph winds and lashing rain! The drive along the A47 was horrendous but I arrived safely at the Marsh Harrier. As soon as I walked in the door, the welcome and warmth … More Oasis Christmas Meal 2021
On Sunday 28th November a group of us girls planned to meet at Horning, Norfolk for what was hopefully going to be a pleasant day out with a boat trip. Storm Arwen threatened to ruin the day but off we travelled anyway, greeted with sleet coming down for most of my journey to the boat.We … More Calm After The Storm by Theresa
I’ve got 7 Christmas related events planned as we head towards Christmas day, a mixture of dinners and dances and probably 20 outfits to choose from so I’m looking forward to the many wardrobe malfunctions I plan to have! I celebrated my 30 anniversary of being in Norfolk and this year on my birthday will … More November Oasis Blog
It’s not unusual for a writer to dedicate a book to their parents – but for Garrard Conley to have dedicated Boy Erased to his mother and father and thanked them in the acknowledgements is more surprising, given that it is all about what they put him through. They are the ones who told him … More Boy Erased
Saturday 16th October was a day Lorraine and myself were looking forward to because it would be just our second visit to St. George’s Hall since Covid lockdowns, a chance to sit and chat with some of the best people on the planet😃Serena was unable to attend so Rachel and Emma-Jane stepped forward to setup … More October Oasis
This is an excellent resources for anyone just starting out on their gender journey. Just click on the image Many thanks to Petra for this resource
TRANS AND DEMENTIA Some of you will know that I have become involved with the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital in an advisory capacity with particular reference to ensuring trans people get the best possible care in the health system. I need your help with regard to the dementia panel. If transgender people develop dementia, … More Serena’s October Post
Updated Aug 2021This is the most recent information provided by each organisation by 2021-08-15. Waiting times indicate how long patients who have just been invited for an appointment have waited for. As demand is currently increasing over time, this means it is likely you will wait longer than the time shown. Waiting time information shown … More UK Gender Service Waiting Times
On Friday 24th, Katie, Beccie, Claire Jules & Pam, Donna, Lorraine and myself Theresa met at 11:30 in the cafe located in the hall itself. I knew the hall roof was being refurbished but have to say I was shocked to see actually how much scaffold was in place covering almost the entire structure, more … More Oxburgh Hall September Outing
Well it’s that time already! September has come and is almost gone. What have you been upto this month? I’ve been to two productions at Norwich Theatre Royal, which I haven’t stepped into for nearly 24 months. I went with my good friend Vicky to see “Grayson Perry” and “Six the musical”. Did I feel … More September Oasis Blog
The Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health network (NCTHnet) launched a new national pilot in June 2021 for people who live in the East of England. A new service has been developed that is nurse and GP lead and based in two locations in the East of England. One base is in Cambridge and the second, … More East of England Gender Service
When Serena set out the tables for our second f2f Oasis meeting she wondered why so few had expressed an interest in coming. Apart from concerns over an increase in covid cases, last minute illness and other unexpected reasons she had counted 13 and carefully set 3 tables out with floral tablecloths and decorated flowers. … More September Oasis
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