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Children to no longer be prescribed puberty blockers, NHS England confirms (news.sky.com)

submitted 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) by hellfire103@lemmy.ca to c/lgbtq_plus@beehaw.org

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Bad news, folks. The Tories have proven yet again that they're complete and utter wankers.

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[–] Evkob@lemmy.ca 73 points 8 months ago

The government said it welcomed the "landmark decision", adding it would help ensure care is based on evidence and is in the "best interests of the child".

It's truly insulting that they even dare suggest that this is in the best interests of trans kids, or that it's based on any evidence. Puberty blockers save lives.

It follows a public consultation on the issue

Since when is public opinion relevant for the availability of healthcare? Can we have expert opinions, please?

The review followed a sharp rise in referrals to the Gender Identity Development Service (GIDS)

"More people need this treatment than ever before! Better completely cut off access to it!" is such a malicious position to take. I actually don't understand how these transphobic fucks can be so callous and insensitive.