For those in the UK

Via Mermaids:

NHS England is proposing that puberty blockers only be available to trans youth through a mandatory, long-term research study – and only to a small group of people.

They have put this idea out for consultation, meaning that the public (you!) can provide feedback.

This is a window in which change is possible, but only with public pressure.

You can take action to ensure trans children and young people can access the care they need, by responding to NHS England’s consultation. The consultation closes on Wednesday 1 November.

Direct link: https://www.engage.england.nhs.uk/consultation/puberty-suppressing-hormones/

And here is a links from Mermaids with more info:

NHS England is trying to further limit trans youth’s healthcare: Here’s how you can take action

There might be thoughts

Finished S2 of Our Flag Means Death. I was writing meta, but I have a feeling that everything I was writing has already been covered by Tumblr gif sets...

Anyway, for now, here's just a delightful point: the season may be rushed and squeezed into 8 episodes instead of 10 but-

I will also share this vid - S1 only, but new and just... utterly brilliant:

The epic tale of Stede Bonnet, who just wants to be a rockstar- I mean, a pirate.

Watch on YouTube

ETA: The marketing department for the show have it figured out:

"Some men look for treasures. Some find treasures in other men. It's that simple. Binge all episodes of the beloved series now."

^_^

And then I posted fic...

Calling anyone who's read my Seeker 'verse... (That's like - three people if I'm lucky *g*)

I have written a follow-up/continuation to 'Dating the Cleverest Boy in the World': All Breakages Must Be Paid For.

Banner* is a link to AO3, where the is many notes. This is only the prologue, the whole thing is 90k... I won't post it all in one go! :)



*ETA: Banner is by Lee (the_redjay) who is v v talented.