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Appeal against puberty blockers ruling begins

Rachel Badham June 25, 2021

The UK Court of Appeal has heard arguments against a ruling which aimed to prohibit young trans people from accessing puberty blockers.

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Parents can consent to children receiving puberty blockers

Rachel Badham March 30, 2021

The UK High Court ruled that parents of trans children can consent to the child receiving puberty blockers.

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Study finds puberty blockers improve trans youth wellbeing

Rachel Badham February 4, 2021

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.

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LGBTQ+ organisations apply to join puberty blockers appeal

Rachel Badham January 28, 2021

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.

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UK gender clinic rated ‘inadequate’

Rachel Badham January 24, 2021

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

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NHS to appeal against puberty blockers ruling

Rachel Badham January 20, 2021

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.

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Scotland to continue providing puberty blockers

Rachel Badham January 9, 2021

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.

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Appeals against puberty blockers ruling

Rachel Badham December 23, 2020

Medical professionals appealed against the recent British court ruling to prevent children under 16 from accessing puberty blockers without legal approval.

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

Rachel Badham December 12, 2020

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.

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

Rachel Badham December 3, 2020

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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