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Landmark puberty-blocking drugs ruling will not be challenged at Supreme Court

A landmark ruling over the use of puberty-blocking drugs for children with gender dysphoria will not be challenged at the Supreme Court. In late 2020, the High Court ruled it was “highly unlikely” that a child aged 13 or under would be able to ...

05 May 2022 at 20:25

NHS England ‘failing to ensure people with gender dysphoria seen in 18 weeks’

NHS England is unlawfully failing to ensure people with gender dysphoria are seen by specialists within 18 weeks of referral as around 26,000 adults wait for a first appointment, the High Court has been told. Four people, along with charity ...

29 Nov 2022 at 17:07

Campaigners lose High Court case over waiting times for trans healthcare

Campaigners have lost a High Court challenge against NHS England over waiting times for gender dysphoria treatment. Four people, along with charity Gendered Intelligence and legal campaign group The Good Law Project, brought legal action ...

16 Jan 2023 at 14:17

Average age of gender dysphoria diagnosis has fallen from 31 to 26 – study

The average age of gender dysphoria diagnosis has fallen from 31 to 26 in recent years and is lower for those whose biological sex at birth is female, according to new research. US academics said their findings suggest an estimated ...

26 Jun 2023 at 23:30

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Puberty blockers: Why are they so contentious?

Puberty blockers have become a huge talking point recently. Given the intensity of the debate, Derry Now sought a wide range of opinions for a timely and considered feature on the issue. Puberty blockers are commonly prescribed, ...

18 Sept 2023 at 13:33

Health

Trans woman seeking gender op told to choose between six-year NHS waiting list or £18k payment feels ‘trapped’ in body

A trans woman seeking gender affirmation surgery who was told she could wait up to six years on an NHS waiting list or fork out more than £18,000 has said the “unethical” choice has left her feeling “trapped” inside her body. ...

01 Feb 2024 at 06:30

Social media discussion of suicides by trans people ‘insensitive and dangerous’

A claim of a large rise in suicide among young gender dysphoria patients at a London clinic is not supported by data, a review has concluded. Discussion of the issue online was branded “insensitive, distressing and ...

19 Jul 2024 at 18:10

Puberty blocker ban for children with gender dysphoria to be made indefinite

A ban on puberty blockers for children with gender dysphoria in the UK is to be made indefinite after experts warned of an “unacceptable safety risk”. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) said the ...

11 Dec 2024 at 14:25

Northern Ireland

Nesbitt confirms agreement to extend puberty blockers ban to Northern Ireland

Stormont’s Health Minister Mike Nesbitt said Executive agreement had been reached on the progression of legislation to include Northern Ireland in a UK ban on puberty blockers for children with gender ...

11 Dec 2024 at 15:30

Streeting seeks to reassure trans youth amid indefinite puberty blocker ban

Health Secretary Wes Streeting insisted he is “determined” to improve healthcare for trans people as he announced an indefinite ban on puberty blockers for children. The decision was announced after ...

11 Dec 2024 at 17:45

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