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**Reenie** · Reporter Joined: 08 Feb 2007 Posts: 3724 Location: Glasgow

BlackandPurple wrote:

But for somebody to put down "Miss George" should get hit over the head...

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**Reenie** · Reporter Joined: 08 Feb 2007 Posts: 3724 Location: Glasgow

I have found an email address for the PPSA and I've asked for the contact details of their CEO. Let's see if they reply.

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George · Joined: 07 Oct 2007 Posts: 249 Location: Devon

Ah, that'll be interesting....

I decided that as Im meeting with the western boys this weekend I'll see what they have to say too before making some polite but firm phonecalls on monday

mite be needing that hammer tho!

**Reenie** · Reporter Joined: 08 Feb 2007 Posts: 3724 Location: Glasgow

Reenie wrote:

I have found an email address for the PPSA and I've asked for the contact details of their CEO. Let's see if they reply.

Indeed:

PPSA wrote:

I have passed this on to our Freedom of Information Officer.

I wonder if this amounts to a black hole. Let's wait a while longer...

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George · Joined: 07 Oct 2007 Posts: 249 Location: Devon

That'll be them not telling you then!!!

I spoke to a guy from press for change at the weekend. He got rather angry and said it was complete rubbish that they couldnt change my title and that if they wouldnt do it to let him know and he would talk to them for me.

Apparently it happens alot.... Rolling Eyes

They get confused with the computer system because when they tick Mr then leave the gender as female which they have to do for medical reasons (which I understand and am fine with) the "computer says no" (say that in a little britain stylee Cool

). So if they tick the 'other' box then write in Mr as the 'other' it should work fine

Ive got the number I need to ring so I'll be trying that today

**Flameboy** · Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 11:43 am Post subject:

That's really useful information there George - that solution hadn't occurred to me before.

Good luck when you call them today - I hope you get results! Very Happy

Dave

George · Joined: 07 Oct 2007 Posts: 249 Location: Devon

Ok, I spoke to someone helpful who also had to speak to her manager (I dont know if it was the same one) and she said if I send them my Deed Poll they can change my title.

Im still not convinced they will do it to be honest but Ive sent off a certified copy of my deed poll anyway. I also put in a copy of my psychs letter too just for good measure!

Now I shall wait and see what happens.....

**Reenie** · Reporter Joined: 08 Feb 2007 Posts: 3724 Location: Glasgow

I hope it comes back to you, George, and they don't do what the bastards at Robinson, Way and Co. of Manchester did. They put it in the shredder and I'd like to do the same to them. (They didn't change my name after all that, either...)

You shouldn't have to send your deed poll. A written request to their data controller is all that the DPA 1998 requires. Anyway, best of luck...

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**Reenie** · Reporter Joined: 08 Feb 2007 Posts: 3724 Location: Glasgow

Reenie wrote:

I wonder if this amounts to a black hole. Let's wait a while longer...

All good things come to she who waits. I have had a reply.

The pith of my enquiry to them was:

Quote:

I have a client who resides in Devon who has informed me of a difficulty that he has encountered with his local GP surgery which would seem to have its roots in the PPSA.

I am trying to identify the Data Controller (as stipulated by the Data Protection Act) in order that I might assist in clearing up the matter.

Better, still, the contact details of your chief executive would serve our purpose most handsomely.

And they have replied:

Devon Primary Care Trust wrote:

Dear Irene Bujman,

Thank you for your request received on 19th June 2008, which has been processed under the Freedom of Information Act 2000.

I can confirm that the trust holds the information that you have requested. Please see information below.

The identity of the Data Controller (as stipulated by the Data Protection Act) is Devon Primary Care Trust.

The contact details for the Chief Executive of Devon PCT are:

Dr Kevin Snee
Chief Executive
Devon PCT
Dean Clarke House
Southernhay East
Exeter
EX1 1PQ
Tel 01392 205205
e-mail: enquiries.devonpct@nhs.net

If you are unhappy with the service you have received in relation to your request and wish to make a complaint or request a review of our decision, you should write to:

Complaints and Client Services Managers
Devon Primary Care Trust
Dean Clarke House
Southernhay East
Exeter
EX1 1PQ
e-mail complaints.devonpct@nhs.net.

If you are still unhappy following an internal review, you may take your complaint to the Information Commissioner under the provisions of Section 50 of the Freedom of Information Act. Please note that the Information Commissioner will not investigate your case until the PCT internal review process has been completed. Further details of the role and powers of the Information Commissioner can be found on the Commissioner's website, www.informationcommissioner,gov.uk. The Information Commissioner's address is:

Information Commissioner's Office
Wycliffe House
Water Lane
Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5AF

I trust this matter has been dealt with to your satisfaction, but if there is anything on which you need further clarification please do not hesitate to contact me on 01392 205205 or by e-mail.

Yours sincerely

Phil Stimpson
Information Governance Manager
Devon Primary Care Trust

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George · Joined: 07 Oct 2007 Posts: 249 Location: Devon

Ahhh, so know I know who to shout at if it doesnt get sorted - Thanks!

**Reenie** · Reporter Joined: 08 Feb 2007 Posts: 3724 Location: Glasgow

No worries, George. Give me a shout if you need any back-up.

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Stephanie1963 · Joined: 04 Jun 2008 Posts: 33

George wrote:

Today I asked my local GPs surgery to change my name and title which they seemed to be ok with.

However I have just had a phone call to say that when they tried to change my title the Exeter PPSA (Patient and Practitioner Services Agency!?) wont change your title until 'you have had the operations'(quote)

Seeing as you can get a Gender Recognition certificate with out having any operations I doubt this is correct.

In the meantime the surgery has put a note on my records to not refer to me as Miss so they are trying to be helpful.

Anyone else come across this? And does anyone understand what the PPSA is!?

This crops up all the time, due to healthcare professionals and admin knowing teapot nothing about a transperson's rights.

I changed my name by deed on April 6th 2006, I requested my GP practise change my medical records to new name, title and gender. Initially my GP practise manager refused, so I contacted the local medical records office. I informed them of the situation and they contacted my doctor's surgery, my details were changed asap and I was sent a letter of apology from the practise.

Stephanie

George · Joined: 07 Oct 2007 Posts: 249 Location: Devon

An update:

A new NHS medical Card arrived for me today with MR George ****** and a new NHS number so it looks like the PPSA did eventually do their thing.

The funny thing is that they have my Dr down as Ms Cullen and he is actually a Mr Laughing

As it was my GP just changed my title in the dropdown box on her computer when I saw her to get my T prescription so it really wsnt that much of a problem - just a manager not knowing what they were talking about.... Rolling Eyes

**Flameboy** · Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 11:45 am Post subject:

Cool, George, I'm glad that's been sorted! managers not knowing what they're doing - well, there's a surprise, eh? Rolling Eyes

I'm sure I've mentioned it before, but a very similar thing happened to me - the Practice Manager told me she wasn't sure if they could change it or not, and then my GP just changed it on his screen!

Dave

**Reenie** · Reporter Joined: 08 Feb 2007 Posts: 3724 Location: Glasgow

Good news, George! Smile

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