WellBN clinic: a model of gender affirming care
NHS England and NHS Sussex have just published the report of their independent patient safety investigation into the WellBN clinic Brighton. The investigation report is so shocking it's difficult to…
Detransitioning without support systems in place
The following guest post is by detransitioner Michael Kerr, who writes about the individual process of detransitioning without support, compared with the managed process of transition. You can follow Michael…
Levy Review of NHS adult gender clinics
The Levy review into adult gender clinics was commissioned by NHSE in June 2024 and the final report was published on December 18th 2025. We welcomed the NHSE move as…
The PATHWAYS puberty blocker trial is not ‘following the Cass Review’
Image by freepik Patient safety and evidence-based care must be the priority for the NHS regarding medical interventions for children. The PATHWAYS puberty blocker trial is not a prioritisation of…
Ban on cross-sex hormones to be considered after court rejects application for JR
An application for a judicial review of the Secretary of State’s decision to ban puberty blockers but not cross-sex hormones was heard in the High Court on 21st May. The…
‘Affirmative gender care’ at The Bridge clinic
Activist GPs are offering ‘affirmative gender care’ and bridging prescriptions for hormones. With no age limits on who can attend these special clinics, we’re concerned that once 18 young people…
Private gender clinics for older teens and young adults
After the Cass Review’s final report, there will be greater NHS oversight of gender-related healthcare for the under 18s. But adolescents and young adults who choose to go privately will…
NHS England ends the use of puberty blockers
On Tuesday March 12th NHS England confirmed that puberty blockers will no longer be available as routine treatment for children experiencing gender-related distress. We welcome this confirmation of the draft…