Rejected petition Give surgeons who perform gender affirming surgeries the title 'Gender Mender'

Because of the important work they do, it is vital that we officially give surgeons who perform gender affirming surgeries (sometimes called Sex Reassignment Surgeries) the title of 'Gender Mender'.

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Because of the important work they do, it is vital that we officially give surgeons who perform gender affirming surgeries (sometimes called Sex Reassignment Surgeries) the title of 'Gender Mender'. This will serve a few purposes. One is to normalise the idea of transgender people transitioning with surgeries, and also honouring those who save trans lives by providing this service to those who need it most.

This petition was rejected

Why was this petition rejected?

It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.

Job titles are the responsibility of individual employers, in this case the NHS and private medical practices, and employees themselves, not the UK Government or Parliament.

Given your interest in the rights of transgender people and those considering reassignment surgery, you may wish to sign one or more of the following petitions:

Reform the Gender Recognition Act: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/327108

Uphold current legal protections for transgender individuals and under 18s:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/318175

Do not ban gender transition treatments for under 18s:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/318025

Add gender identity to the characteristics protected under the Equality Act 2010:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/301138

Require schools and colleges to have gender neutral toilets:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/302997

Introduce Gender and Race equity for GCSE English Literature set texts:
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/324934

Allow for a gender neutral option on a passport, such as an "X":
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/301083

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Date submitted 29 June 2020
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