GPs to Specialise in Gender Medicine Under NHS Plans
NHS England plans to train GPs as gender medicine specialists to prescribe hormones, aiming to cut huge waiting lists. New rules also raise referral age to 18.
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Queensland puberty blocker ban extended until 2031
Queensland's health minister confirms a ban on puberty blockers for new patients will continue until a UK NHS trial concludes in 2031, despite review findings. Read the full story.
NHS gender clinic review finds 15-year waits, no outcomes data
A damning NHS review reveals adult gender clinics in England have no outcomes data, making safety impossible to judge. Waiting times could hit 15 years. Read the full report.
Health Secretary Admits Children Cannot Consent to Blockers
Health Secretary Wes Streeting tells MPs children cannot give informed consent for puberty blockers trial, as 107 MPs and peers demand a halt to the 'dangerous mistake'.
Outgoing NHS Trust Chief Issues Dire Warning on Service Future
Nick Hulme, departing after 46 years in the NHS, warns the service must improve fast or risk public turning to 'charlatans'. Read his full, frank assessment of the crisis.
Irish marriage annulled over undisclosed gender transition
A judge in Ireland has voided a marriage, ruling the husband's consent was invalid as he was unaware his spouse intended to transition. Discover the legal precedent and its UK implications.
Nurse sues NHS Fife boss over 'smear' statement
A&E nurse Sandie Peggie launches new legal action against NHS Fife's outgoing CEO Carol Potter over a controversial media statement. Discover the latest escalation in the tribunal battle.
NHS Fife faces new claim from gender critical nurse
NHS Fife faces fresh legal action from nurse Sandie Peggie over alleged discrimination linked to her gender critical beliefs. Read the latest developments.
NHS Scotland spends £360k on actors amid waiting lists
Scotland's NHS faces backlash for spending £360,000 on professional actors to role-play patients while 850,000 people remain on waiting lists. Critics demand funds be redirected to frontline care.
Transgender Tycoon Drops NHS Negligence Case
Samantha Kane, who underwent gender reassignment surgery in Serbia, has dropped her £162k case against the NHS after being satisfied with patient safety improvements.
Judge dismisses non-binary NHS worker deadnaming case
An employment tribunal has dismissed a non-binary therapist's case against an NHS Trust over being 'deadnamed' and 'mis-pronouned'. Discover the judge's ruling and its implications.
NHS puberty blocker trial questions children on identity
A new £10.7m NHS clinical trial will ask participants as young as 12 if they identify as 'two spirit', amid criticism from gender-critical health practitioners. Read the full details.
Puberty Blockers Ban and the Controversial NHS Trial
The UK's ban on puberty blockers for gender dysphoria faces a new chapter as an NHS clinical trial is approved. Explore the debate on safety, ethics, and the future of youth gender care.
NHS puberty blocker trial for children approved
Controversial NHS trial will study effects of puberty blockers on children's brains. Professor Emily Simonoff says she's 'very proud' to lead landmark research amid legal threats.
UK Launches Puberty Blocker Studies for Trans Youth
NHS England initiates two clinical trials to assess the impact of puberty blockers on young people with gender incongruence, following the Cass review's findings of insufficient evidence.
UK Trials to Study Puberty Blocker Impact on Youth
NHS England launches two clinical trials investigating puberty blockers' effects on young people with gender incongruence. Findings expected in 4+ years following Cass review concerns.
NHS Puberty Blocker Trial for 226 Children Aged 10+
The NHS is launching a controversial clinical trial, giving puberty blockers to 226 children as young as ten. Critics call it 'outrageous' while researchers insist on rigorous safety monitoring. Read the full story.
Alarm over testosterone pushed as lifestyle fix
Private clinics are promoting testosterone for fatigue and weight gain. Experts warn this trend risks men's health and fertility. Learn the facts.
Transgender patients recorded as female for male NHS issues
Exclusive NHS data reveals over 500 transgender patients were recorded as female for conditions like enlarged prostates. Experts warn this poses serious clinical risks. Read the full investigation.
NHS faces winter crisis as early flu outbreak threatens thousands
The NHS braces for its toughest winter yet as an early flu season collides with ongoing pressures. Health officials warn of potential thousands of fatalities and overwhelming strain on hospital services across the UK.
Hundreds of under-10s referred to gender services
Exclusive NHS data shows nearly 600 children aged nine and under have been referred to gender identity services, with medical professionals raising serious concerns about the implications for vulnerable young people.
NHS recruits thousands of Australian healthcare staff
The NHS is launching an unprecedented recruitment drive in Australia to fill critical staffing gaps, offering relocation packages worth thousands amid ongoing healthcare workforce shortages.
Mother: Daughter got puberty blockers after 2 appointments
A concerned mother shares her heartbreaking story about her teenage daughter being prescribed puberty blockers following brief NHS appointments, raising serious questions about youth gender care protocols.
Scottish NHS boards get £135M emergency bailout
NHS Lanarkshire and NHS Ayrshire & Arran receive staggering £135.5 million in emergency funding, raising serious concerns about patient safety and the sustainability of Scotland's healthcare system.
STEM careers still perceived as 'boys' clubs'
New research reveals persistent gender stereotypes in STEM fields, with careers in science and technology still perceived as masculine domains, creating barriers for girls and women.
Unregulated Baby Scan Clinics Risk Parent Safety
Exclusive investigation reveals how unregulated private ultrasound clinics are putting expectant parents at risk, with potentially devastating consequences for pregnancy diagnoses.
Scotland's NHS overhaul doomed without staffing fix
Medical leaders sound alarm over Scottish Government's latest NHS recovery plan, warning that without tackling the staffing catastrophe, the health service faces irreversible decline. Exclusive analysis reveals why current proposals fall dangerously short
NHS 'Complete Nightmare' as Hospital Capacity Crisis Deepens
Exclusive investigation reveals the shocking state of NHS hospital capacity as patients face unprecedented delays and overcrowding. Discover why experts warn the system is at breaking point.
NHS Boss Faces Probe Over Trans Colleague Changing Room Row
An NHS manager faces investigation after a large-bodied transgender colleague allegedly made female staff feel uncomfortable in a shared changing facility, raising questions about workplace policies and women's safety.
New EHRC Gender Guidance: Business Compliance Explained
The Equality and Human Rights Commission releases crucial new guidance helping businesses navigate sex and gender equality laws in the workplace and service provision.
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