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Living together and civil partnership-legal differences

This information is about the legal differences between civil partnerships and living together. The information only applies to same-sex couples.

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/family/living-together-marriage-and-civil-part…
Citizens Advice
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Gender Recognition Panel guidance

Information on the right of transsexual people to be legally recognised in their acquired gender. Explains when and how you can apply for a gender recognition certificate.

https://www.gov.uk/apply-gender-recognition-certificate
GOV.UK
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Gender reassignment discrimination

Information about gender reassignment discrimination, with links across the Equality and Human Rights Commission's website.

https://www.equalityhumanrights.com/equality/equality-act-2010/your-rights-under…
Equality and Human Rights Commission
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Absence from work because of gender reassignment

Information on what if you need to take time off work for gender reassignment. Includes links to what you can do if you think you are being discriminated against and explains what gender reassignment discrimination is. 

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/law-and-courts/discrimination/check-what-type-…
Citizens Advice
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Transgender issues and later life

This factsheet provides information about later life for transgender (or trans) people. The main focus is on growing older for people who have transitioned and live their lives permanently in their affirmed gender. It also provides information for people in later life who are seeking gender reassignment.

The factsheet covers a range of social care, legal and financial issues. It has a guide to terminology and details of where to go for further information and support. 

https://www.ageuk.org.uk/globalassets/age-uk/documents/factsheets/fs16_trans_iss…
Age Cymru
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