Appeal against puberty blockers ruling begins
The UK Court of Appeal has heard arguments against a ruling which aimed to prohibit young trans people from accessing puberty blockers.
The Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust
Parents can consent to children receiving puberty blockers
The UK High Court ruled that parents of trans children can consent to the child receiving puberty blockers.
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
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’
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
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.
Scotland to continue providing puberty blockers
Scotland intends to continue providing puberty blockers for young trans people, following a UK court ruling which will prevent those under 16 from accessing the hormone treatment.