News “We want to change the system.” Parents of trans teenager Jason Pulman – who took his own life in April 2022 – call for better support for those awaiting care The parents of Jason Pulman – a trans teenager who took his own life in Eastbourne in April 2022 – have called for more support for children and families awaiting care after a jury inquest found systemic failures by a range of services could have contributed to his death. Jason’s mother, Emily Pulma By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News A set of guidelines created to ensure the “safety and dignity” of trans patients A set of guidelines have been created by experts, including those from the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and the University of Cambridge, to ensure the “safety and dignity” of transgender patients. The guidance, which includes 15 recommendations for the care of transgender people before and after gen By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Transgender News Trailer of new reality show, showcasing a group of trans women, stirs up intense reactions among viewers The trailer of a new reality show, showcasing a group of trans women, has stirred up intense reactions among viewers, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community, sparking calls for better representation. The trailer of The Gworls Club, which takes place in a lavish Los Angeles mansion, depicts shockin By Graham Robson • 1 min read
JK Rowling Transgender News JK Rowling reveals friends and family “begged her” to keep her anti-trans views to herself JK Rowling has revealed that friends and family “begged her” to keep her anti-trans views to herself. The Harry Potter author has been met with backlash in recent years over her outspoken stance on trans women, and her claims that trans women “are not women”. In an extract from a new book, The Women By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Daniel Radcliffe comments on JK Rowling’s anti-trans views, saying she doesn’t own “the things he truly believes” Harry Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe has again commented on JK Rowling’s anti-trans views, insisting he doesn’t owe her “the things he truly believes” just because she made him a star – and says he finds the situation “really sad”. His spat with Rowling, who has relentlessly attacked the trans commun By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Sandyford Young People’s Gender Service announces they will no longer be referring under 18s for endocrine treatments Scottish Trans and the Equality Network have reacted after Sandyford Young People’s Gender Service, based at NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, announced that they will no longer be referring under 18s for endocrine treatments, which means people using the service will no longer be prescribed puberty bloc By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Sport Keighley Cougars Rugby League club makes history with nomination of India Willoughby as patron Keighley Cougars Rugby League club has announced the appointment of trans activist India Willoughby as their patron, marking a groundbreaking moment as the world’s first transgender individual to serve as patron of a professional sports club. India, a pioneer in her own right as Britain’s first tran By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Transgender News Trans woman suffers “brutal attack” in Coventry West Midlands Police has launched an investigation after Jessica Olive, a trans woman, was assaulted on a bus in Pool Meadow, Coventry on Sunday, April 7, around 8pm. Jessica “was sitting on the top deck of the No6 bus when she was approached by two teenagers who repeatedly punched her in the face a By Catherine Muxworthy • 1 min read
Transgender News Cass Review on gender identity being ‘WEAPONISED’ by anti-trans groups Dr Hilary Cass today (Wednesday, April 10) published her review into the care of gender-questioning children in England and Wales, which has called for gender services to operate ‘to the same standards’ as other health services for children and young people, with ‘a holistic assessment’ of people re By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Mermaids responds to Dr Hilary Cass’ review into the care of gender-questioning children Dr Hilary Cass has today (Wednesday, April 10) published her review into the care of gender-questioning children in England and Wales, which has called for gender services to operate ‘to the same standards’ as other health services for children and young people, with ‘a holistic assessment’ of peopl By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Transgender News Brighton & Hove City Council to fly trans flag from town halls to mark Trans Day of Visibility on Sunday, March 31 Sunday, March 31 is Trans Day of Visibility (TDoV), which is marked every year to celebrate the bravery, resilience, joy and accomplishments of our transgender friends, family, and neighbours. To honour and celebrate trans and nonbinary communities, Brighton & Hove City Council will be flying the tr By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News “There is no care for trans people.” Mother of Alice Litman, a trans woman from Brighton who took her own life in 2022, reacts to BBC investigation into NHS gender clinic waiting lists The mum of a trans woman who took her own life has said that transgender patients facing a years-long wait for NHS gender care are being handed a “death sentence”. Responding to data obtained by the BBC Newsnight, which found it would take 10 years to clear the backlog of people waiting for first ap By Graham Robson • 2 min read
