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Allsorts Youth Project launches GIDS Pilot Project in Sussex

Allsorts Youth Project launches GIDS Pilot Project in Sussex

This new service is available in Sussex for young people & parents/carers of young people who are trans, aged 11-17 (year 7+) and on the waiting list or being seen by the Gender Identity Development Service

Study finds puberty blockers improve trans youth wellbeing

Study finds puberty blockers improve trans youth wellbeing

A new study published in PLOS One by the NHS Gender Identity Development Service (GIDS) has found young trans people’s mental health improves when they have access to puberty blockers.

LGBTQ+ organisations apply to join puberty blockers appeal

LGBTQ+ organisations apply to join puberty blockers appeal

Stonewall, Gendered Intelligence, the Endocrine Society and young people’s sexual health charity, Brook, have applied to join the NHS appeal against the recent court decision to prevent trans people under 16 from accessing puberty blockers.

UK gender clinic rated ‘inadequate’

UK gender clinic rated ‘inadequate’

The UK’s only gender clinic for under 18s has been rated ‘inadequate’ by the country’s health watchdog, the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

NHS to appeal against puberty blockers ruling

NHS to appeal against puberty blockers ruling

The Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust has been granted the right to appeal against a court ruling which would prevent trans people under 16 from accessing puberty blockers without legal permission.

Update: court ruling to limit access to puberty blockers ‘a terrible blow’ to trans youth

Update: court ruling to limit access to puberty blockers ‘a terrible blow’ to trans youth

A new ruling from the British high court means trans people under 16 will require legal approval before accessing puberty blockers, causing nationwide dismay for trans youth.

British court ruling may prevent under 16s from accessing puberty blockers

British court ruling may prevent under 16s from accessing puberty blockers

After a judicial review has been brought against The Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust, it is possible young trans people may be prevented from accessing puberty blockers.

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