Puberty blockers will no longer be prescribed to children, NHS England confirms

Amrit Virdi
Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Puberty blockers will now only be available to children as part of clinical research trials and will not be prescribed at gender identity clinics, NHS England has confirmed.

The Tavistock Centre is set to be replaced by regional hubs. Picture: Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust
The Tavistock Centre is set to be replaced by regional hubs. Picture: Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust

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