A trans-identified male who has pleaded guilty to stalking the surgeon who carried out his transsexual operation was a volunteer at the Liverpool Women’s hospital, where he says he worked in Maternity and Gynaecology. Vivienne Taylor, himself an “aspiring gender affirmation surgeon,” stalked the woman who operated on him and sent threatening messages suggesting he wanted to “batter” her.
Taylor, 28, appeared before Westminster magistrates on Monday, when he pleaded guilty to stalking causing serious alarm or distress, for a period over more than four years.
According to a report by The Standard, Taylor made repeated attempts to visit surgeon Tina Rashid by turning up at her place of work, the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, falsely claiming to have an appointment. Rashid, who performed genital surgery on Taylor, is a senior consultant urological surgeon with a specialism in genital surgery for men who claim to identify as women, and she is the National Clinical Lead for Gender Surgery.
The hospital banned Taylor from seeing Rashid, and he was detained in 2021 “under mental health legislation.”
“The complainant thought that was the end of the matter and the defendant moved away from London”, prosecutor Jonathan Bryan said on Monday. “But then the matter started again in September 2024, when the defendant contacted the complainant.”
Taylor sent multiple unwanted emails to Rashid, and on November 2, sent a message “saying [he] would batter her and shag her partner.”
Taylor’s obsession with Rashid first came to light in 2021, when he brought her a cake to thank her for his surgery. It was at that time that a large number of photos of Rashid were noticed on Taylor’s phone.
Taylor would later be readmitted to Rashid’s hospital due to complications that prosecutor Bryan suggested were likely “self-inflicted,” as Taylor was “insisting that [he] be treated by the same surgeon… [He] threatened to kill [himself] if [he] wasn’t dealt with by that surgeon.”
Leading up to his genital surgery, Taylor was a volunteer for three months in 2017 at the Liverpool Women’s NHS Trust, according to his LinkedIn profile. Taylor says that he “greeted patients and staff in the Women’s hospital and supported the Maternity Ward with admin work, general enquiries and gained patient exposure shadowing staff in Maternity, Gynaecology and Emergency departments.”
The deranged stalker was also a Stonewall Youth Volunteer, where he likely interacted with young people and minors. Stonewall describes volunteer responsibilities as involving directly working with youth during drop-ins, Support Groups, and field trips.
Additionally, Taylor has filed nearly 100 Freedom of Information requests, where he has sought personal information related to medical professionals.
In 2021, Taylor demanded to know the GMC registration number and identity of the head of the urology department at Charing Cross Hospital.
That same year Taylor also created multiple FOI requests pertaining to Rashid and her medical history, asking for a record of complications and injuries that she may have caused “from when she began practicing medicine to present.”
He also asked the NHS Trust “which person specifically appointed Tina Rashid to lead the GRS department in 2014,” and “what was Tina Rashid’s reasoning, drive and motivation to enter medicine and become a doctor and then ultimately, become a consultant surgeon?”
Taylor also wanted to know the “direct professional contact details of Miss Tina Rashid,” stating that he needed to contact her urgently “to arrange a meeting.”
Other FOIs filed by Taylor wanted to know, “What is Tina Rashid’s salary, after tax, as a consultant urological surgeon, per annum?” and “What are all the GMC numbers and professional details of every consultant psychiatrist that works within CWP psychiatric hospitals?”
Another doctor targeted by Taylor was urologist James Bellringer, about whom he requested the same information regarding complications. Taylor had apparently heard of Bellringer via one of his patients, Liverpool Pride Lead and trans-identified male Amanda Hilton, with whom Taylor has interacted. In 2021, Taylor asked Aspen Healthcare Ltd., “In an NHS capacity, what is James Bellringer’s socioeconomic and educational background? Is James currently or has James ever been privileged?”
Taylor was an aspiring surgeon, and had been taking courses to that aim. Last year, Taylor shared on LinkedIn that he had completed Aesthetic courses in Manchester.
A cheerful post from two weeks ago states that Taylor was about to undergo an intensive trauma-based counselling session. “I start undertaking my intensive trauma-based counselling session today. Wish me luck! It will drain me but it’ll be okay.”
In the months leading up to his court date, Taylor claims to have attempted suicide. Two months ago, Taylor posted a photo of himself smiling in front of the River Thames, where he said he attempted to end his life. As a result of the suicide attempt, Taylor said he was placed in South London and Maudsley hospital.
Right around the time of the suicide attempt, Taylor shared a scathing criticism of “surgeons who just are selfish.”
“I’ve encountered surgeons who are compassionate and I’ve encountered surgeons who just are selfish and don’t give a fuck about their patients, it’s just me me me attitude. My career, my reputation type attitude. I select consultant surgeons who prioritise compassionate care over arrogance,” Taylor wrote.
“I don’t care if you have over 20 years experience, just relate to me and be compassionate and be kind. Don’t be arrogant and up your own arse, even if you’ve been privately educated, have humanity and kindness about you and be down to earth. Demonstrate compassion and full comprehension to your patients, all of them.”
Simultaneously, Taylor was claiming to be a victim of domestic abuse online and seeking sympathetic replies from women.
“Today, I fled domestic abuse and violence from a close family member who lived with me. This person battered, abused and strangled me because they didn’t like that I have been in hospital and been unwell,” Taylor said.
“If you have any resources or information you can send to me, please do so ASAP. I’m with a friend now but will need emergency accommodation in a secure UK location.”
One respondent suggested Taylor seek residence at Women’s Aid, RASA, in Merseyside, to which he replied that he would be in touch with the shelter to secure a spot.
Taylor was also offering advice to founder of online clinic GenderGP, Helen Webberley. Webberley, who doles out hormones and puberty blocking drugs, and advocates for medically “transitioning” minors, has been the subject of several high-profile regulatory battles, ethical concerns, and media exposés.
In 2018, Webberley was convicted and fined for running an independent medical agency without registering with Healthcare Inspectorate Wales (HIW). The same year, 14-year-old trans-identifying teen Jayden Lowe, prescribed cross-sex hormones by GenderGP, died by suicide months later by stepping in front of a train.
In 2021, an undercover Telegraph investigation revealed that GenderGP was willing to prescribe testosterone to a 15-year-old girl without parental consent or full assessments.
The following year, Webberley was handed a two-month suspension after a tribunal found “serious misconduct” in her treatment of three female patients aged 11, 12, and 17.
When interacting with Taylor, Webberley asked for advice on how to reassure a man with “many barriers,” including facial hair and a “bigger frame.” In response, Taylor suggested the individual “request a self-referral to an NHS gender dysphoria clinic and an additional self-referral for NHS counselling and psychotherapy.” Webberley replied by praising Taylor’s “sound advice.”
Meanwhile, Taylor was repeatedly publishing threatening posts to his account.
“Don’t let any GP fob you off or pressure you not to go to a hospital where you would like to go. Don’t take no for an answer,” Taylor said three months ago.
Shortly after: “I will personally hold whoever makes decisions for NHS Adult Specialised Services for Gender Dysphoria Surgical Funding and Decisions to account. I will find out who you are and I will directly contact you.”
“I would run the department as an executive myself given half the chance,” he continued. “I know more about gender dysphoria than any of these so-called ‘experts’ running the Specialist Commissioning Services for GD and I would certainly innovate and change the department and policies to be more patient-focused and inclusively-led, rather than go on a mission to save money for the NHS.”
In another post, Taylor announced he would be suing London South Bank University for “failing to offer me a place at university,” which he declared was “discrimination.” He followed up the post with a sinister message: “People tend to underestimate me and it’s a foolish mistake to make. I can be the kindest, most helpful and hospitable girl, but if you screw me over, I’ll be your worst nightmare.”
“I will personally take legal action against any organisation that denies me my human rights,” Taylor said. “I do not care. I do not give the slightest fuck. I will get my justice by any means necessary. I will never back down from standing up for what is right and just.”
Curiously, Taylor’s chosen name is nearly identical to that of Vivian Taylor, the stage name of a well-known American pornography actress who dyed her hair blonde in 2023.
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