Our reasoning: If we and you, and our friends and family don’t respond to the survey, the only people completing it will be those campaigning to take our care away. If the data only shows the views of the tiny minority of people that regret transitioning, or of friends and family members who would have stopped the trans person in their lives from transitioning if they could, then the report into the survey will definitely be used to restrict our access to care.

If, however, we do take part in the survey, our views will be collected. This data, the data that represents the experiences of most trans people, will have to be included somewhere in the survey report. So, even if the report is flawed or its findings ignored, we will at least be able to highlight that. If we are listened to, our experiences could influence improvements to NHS transition-related care. A big ‘if’, but we if we don’t take part, our views will definitely won't be heard.