ALICE'S CAMPAIGN | Caroline Litman

Current action: 5th March 2025 letter writing campaign to the Guardian in response to today's ‘A moment that changed me’ by Sam Dick. The article reflects on the impact of homophobia in the late twentieth century, and the power of the publication of a supportive letter sent to the Guardian by the author’s father. Unfortunately, the author fails to connect his experience with the current level of transphobia that sweeps our nation and blights so many trans lives. An omission that must be convenient to the Guardian whose journalism help contribute to rising levels of transphobia in our society.

I have drafted a letter template for any parent of a trans or non-binary person to edit and send in response to this article. You can download it here and send to the editor of the Guardian guardian.letters@theguardian.com

List of Coroner's concerns from Alice's inquest.
During the course of the investigation my inquiries revealed matters giving rise to concern. In my opinion there is a risk that future deaths could occur unless action is taken. In the circumstances it is my statutory duty to report to you.

The MATTERS OF CONCERN are as follows:
a) The knowledge and training for those in the mental health setting for managing and offering care to those in the transgender community.

b) The delays in access to gender affirming healthcare.

c) The lack of provision of mental health care for those waiting for gender affirming treatment.

d) The lack of clarity for clinicians who are in place to support young transgender individuals in Primary Care

e) The lack of clarity for clinicians who are in place to support young transgender individuals in the Mental Health Setting.

Prevention of Future Deaths Report 5/12/2023

A list of the five key concerns listed by the coroner at Alice's inquest.