The NHS’s puberty-blockers trial is a danger to children – a response” argues that the evidence base for puberty blockers is scientific, not ideological, and criticises the gender-critical movement for manipulating science and being linked to anti-LGBT hate groups. Continue Reading The NHS puberty-blockers trial is a danger to children – a response
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NHS Trans Care Under Scrutiny
Translucent provide a critical perspective on the state of NHS transgender care and it’s system’s engagement with the transgender community. We consistently raise concerns regarding the quality of care, the extensive waiting times, and the often complex and difficult assessment processes encountered by transgender individuals seeking NHS services.
The Cass Review
A significant focus of our articles is on the Cass Review, which was intended to be an independent examination of gender identity services for children and young people. We express concerns about the review’s methodology, its perceived cisgender bias, and its potential negative consequences for trans healthcare. Our analysis scrutinizes the review’s recommendations, the proposed interim pathways, and the suggested involvement of CAMHS.
Gender Recognition Act (GRA)
We also delve into how the NHS interprets and applies policies and guidelines, such as the Gender Recognition Act (GRA) and the NHS Constitution. We raise concerns about the requirement for a diagnosis, medical reports, and assessments, and how these impact access to care.
The issue of single-sex spaces within the NHS is another key area of exploration, particularly the inclusion of trans women in female hospital wards. Our findings from multiple Freedom of Information requests (FOIs) to NHS trusts consistently demonstrate a lack of complaints about trans women being treated on women’s wards.
GIC Waiting Times
Furthermore, we highlight the significant waiting times for appointments at Gender Identity Clinics (GICs), suggesting these delays are a serious issue and question whether the NHS is capable of treating all those in need. We also examine the move towards regionalisation of services, the closure of GIDS and the creation of new regional centres, noting that this change is supported by the Cass Review.
Discrimination and Prejudice
Many of our articles address the experiences of discrimination and prejudice faced by trans people within the NHS. We also examine the role of media misinformation and the influence of anti-trans groups in shaping public perception. Additionally, we discuss the need for better training and awareness for GPs and other clinicians.
Conclusion
In conclusion, our articles tagged with “NHS” present a critical perspective on the current state of trans healthcare in the UK. We expose systemic issues, policy debates, and the difficulties faced by trans people in navigating the healthcare system. Our overall message is one of deep concern about the direction of travel for trans healthcare within the NHS.
The Cass Review briefing note examines the Cass Review’s recommendations for gender identity services. TransLucent’s report identifies concerns from service users, professionals, and human rights organisations, and offers solutions. Continue Reading The Cass Review – Briefing Note
The briefing note addresses claims about trans women in female NHS hospital wards, concluding that allowing trans women to occupy a bed in a ward aligning with their gender identity is a matter of equality and non-discrimination. Investigations found no serious complaints regarding trans women inpatients in female NHS hospital wards.
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The Puberty Blocker Ban 2024 & why 5 of Europe’s Primary LGBT Organisations Condemn it Five of the most respected…
Transgender Children’s Healthcare in the UK – Navigating the Complexities As a Transgender Advocacy Organisation, we receive many requests from…
Our Year End Operational Review highlights TransLucent’s advocacy for the trans and non-binary community, including meetings with government officials to discuss healthcare and policy reform. The review also acknowledges financial challenges, celebrates the distribution of their report “TRANS: A Community Under Attack,” and outlines TransLucent’s position on the Cass Report, puberty blockers, and single-sex spaces.
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Introduction to GIC Report Adult trans healthcare via Gender Identity Clinics (GICs) has been in disarray for many years. With…
The level of 5,000 trans kids registered with GIDS has been claimed ‘an explosion’ but the true numbers reveal the…
The Non-problem of Trans Women and NHS Same-Sex Accommodation
Our NHS Same-Sex Accommodation Survey Dec 2023 – methodology and responses received