An independent review of gender identity services for children in England must tackle the significant obstacles young people and their families face in accessing support, charities have said.
In September, the NHS revealed details of the wide-ranging review, which was initially announced in January but was delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic. It will be led by Dr Hilary Cass, former president of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health, and will focus on how care can be improved for children and young people.
Key issues the review will investigate include how and when children are referred to specialist services, clinical decisions around how doctors and healthcare professionals support and care for young people with gender dysphoria, and factors behind the recent rise in referrals to specialist services.
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