So yeah I went about changing my name on paper.
Firstly DWP.
I thought these bunch would be pains in the arse they often are. They didn't give me a straight answer over the phone, meaning I had to go into the office to sort it out. The line mangers in there are always polite and helpful. But they were even more so. They took me through the changing of name and title on their systems. They marked it down so that I was highlighted as a special and sensitive case. And said they would make sure that I no longer get referred to as sir on the phone! Win!
Secondly the bank.
I then headed to the bank. They took me into an office and started to get the paperwork sorted out. I then explained about the change of pronouns. Ended up talking about being Transgendered, and dealing with mum and stuff. The woman was dead nice and everything. She even looked to see if there was a neutral title she could put on my statements. We laughed when she said I could always become Rev Terran A L Edwards, as it would be quite against the religious norms. A second win!
Finally college.
Even know I finished with them a year ago. They were still pleasant and said they would help me with stuff. I spoke to the woman who is in charge of UCAS Applications about getting on to a degree. I explained about name and gender change and how it had been a contributing factor to leaving Bolton Uni. I talk about needing to do something more practical, she suggested that Diploma in Nursing would probably give me that. She also understood the need to start things medically with transitioning and said that the college will do what they can to support my application.
So all in all, a rather awesome day. Now to get on about my CRB forms and begin volunteering in NHS places.
HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY!!!
