The UK Court of Appeal has heard arguments against a ruling which aimed to prohibit young trans people from accessing puberty blockers.
The UK Court of Appeal has heard arguments against a ruling which aimed to prohibit young trans people from accessing puberty blockers.
The UK High Court ruled that parents of trans children can consent to the child receiving puberty blockers.
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.
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.
The UK’s only gender clinic for under 18s has been rated ‘inadequate’ by the country’s health watchdog, the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
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 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.
Medical professionals appealed against the recent British court ruling to prevent children under 16 from accessing puberty blockers without legal approval.
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.
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.
