Whilst Oxford is a fairly accepting city to live in, simple activities such as clothes shopping can sometimes be difficult, or uncomfortable. We’ve compiled lists of places where that’s not the case, based on individuals’ experiences!
Hairdressers:
Doctors:
N.B. A lot of GPs will seek to refer trans customers to psychiatrists (in Oxford, this is usually Dr Chris Bass), but this is a completely unnecessary procedure. If you’re seeking referral to a Gender Identity Clinic to receive hormone treatment or surgery, this will only lengthen the process. Psychiatric assessments are not required by Gender Identity Clinics, and your GP is qualified to make the referral.
Places with gender neutral toilets:
Hairdressers:
- Duke’s, Covered Market - recommended by a lot of trans students. It’s a small, 3-seat barber shop which generally cuts shortish length hair. They offer student discount on Monday to Thursday, charging around £12-15. They get very busy around lunchtime, early afternoon, and weekends.
- Classique, Botley Road - unisex hairdressers.
- Ann Veck Salon, St Clement's - Offers hairstyling, colouring and extensions, with a student discount Monday to Wednesday on some of their services. Prices are listed on their website.
- Matthew Clulee, Ship Street & St Michael's Street - They offer styling and colouring services from £30 and offer a £5 student discount on some services. They cut hair regardless of gender identity or expression.
- Open Barbers - London-based trans and queer-friendly hairdressers, operates a sliding scale pricing system, typically starting from £10 but with a few extra affordable appointments. They do occasional trips to Oxford, so look out for that!
Doctors:
- Richard Baskerville, 27 Beaumont Street
- Sarah Ledingham, 27 Beaumont Street
- David McCartney, 27 Beaumont Street
- Jayne Haynes, 19 Beaumont Street
- Ben Riley, 19 Beaumont Street
- Lindsey Bennet, Summertown Health
N.B. A lot of GPs will seek to refer trans customers to psychiatrists (in Oxford, this is usually Dr Chris Bass), but this is a completely unnecessary procedure. If you’re seeking referral to a Gender Identity Clinic to receive hormone treatment or surgery, this will only lengthen the process. Psychiatric assessments are not required by Gender Identity Clinics, and your GP is qualified to make the referral.
Places with gender neutral toilets:
- Waterstones
- Plush nightclub
- Hero’s sandwich bar
- G&D’s on Little Clarendon Street
- G&D’s on Cowley Road
- Combibos Café
- Costa
- The Magic Café
- Zappi’s (The Handlebar)
- Examination Schools
- Elham’s Lebanese Deli
- Rick's Diner
- Several faculty buildings, including Classics, Music, and History of Art
