Assessment at a gender identity service is undertaken by appropriately trained healthcare professionals, is comprehensive and holistic, and includes:

the person’s needs and what matters to them, avoiding assumptions about what support or treatment may be sought⁹
relevant existing or previous care and treatment plans
mental health and wellbeing
medical history, including co-occurring conditions
sexual health and fertility
capacity and consent in line with national guidance
need for further support and/or treatment
input from the family/representative with consent and where appropriate.