Entry #13610: Gender-affirming care in United Kingdom

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RegionUnited Kingdom
IssueGender-affirming care
StatusLegal, but restricted for minors
Start DateMar 12, 2024
End DateJun 3, 2024
DescriptionOn March 12th 2024, England stopped the NHS from prescribing puberty blockers to minors. The drugs can still be accessed in the private sector, but are no longer covered in the public healthcare system.

UK Government has put an emergency order up for puberty blockers, this bans HRT and puberty blockers for those under 18. This was effective dated 29/05/2024. This is effective June 3rd until Sept 3rd for 2024, Scotland and Wales have done the same earlier in the year.
Sourceshttps://www.bbc.com/news/health-68549091
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/gender-dysphoria/treatment/
https://www.thepinknews.com/2024/05/30/uk-government-puberty-blockers-restrictions-trans/
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-restrictions-on-puberty-blockers


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edited by Notdog1996. I meant June

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edited by Notdog1996. It will effectively be banned and not just restricted, so changing the status

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edited by qcksws. added more information

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DescriptionOn March 12th 2024, England stopped the NHS from prescribing puberty blockers to minors. The drugs can still be accessed in the private sector, but are no longer covered in the public healthcare system.

UK Government has put an emergency order up for puberty blockers, this bans HRT and puberty blockers for those under 18. This was effective dated 29/05/2024.
On March 12th 2024, England stopped the NHS from prescribing puberty blockers to minors. The drugs can still be accessed in the private sector, but are no longer covered in the public healthcare system.

UK Government has put an emergency order up for puberty blockers, this bans HRT and puberty blockers for those under 18. This was effective dated 29/05/2024. This is effective June 3rd until Sept 3rd for 2024, Scotland and Wales have done the same earlier in the year.
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On March 12th 2024, England stopped the NHS from prescribing puberty blockers to minors. The drugs can still be accessed in the private sector, but are no longer covered in the public healthcare system. UK Government has put an emergency order up for puberty blockers, this bans HRT and puberty blockers for those under 18. This was effective dated 29/05/2024. This is effective June 3rd until Sept 3rd for 2024, Scotland and Wales have done the same earlier in the year.

edited by qcksws. New Order was passed May 29th

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DescriptionOn March 12th 2024, England stopped the NHS from prescribing puberty blockers to minors. The drugs can still be accessed in the private sector, but are no longer covered in the public healthcare system.On March 12th 2024, England stopped the NHS from prescribing puberty blockers to minors. The drugs can still be accessed in the private sector, but are no longer covered in the public healthcare system.

UK Government has put an emergency order up for puberty blockers, this bans HRT and puberty blockers for those under 18. This was effective dated 29/05/2024.
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On March 12th 2024, England stopped the NHS from prescribing puberty blockers to minors. The drugs can still be accessed in the private sector, but are no longer covered in the public healthcare system. system. UK Government has put an emergency order up for puberty blockers, this bans HRT and puberty blockers for those under 18. This was effective dated 29/05/2024.
Sourceshttps://www.bbc.com/news/health-68549091
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/gender-dysphoria/treatment/
https://www.bbc.com/news/health-68549091
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/gender-dysphoria/treatment/
https://www.thepinknews.com/2024/05/30/uk-government-puberty-blockers-restrictions-trans/
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-restrictions-on-puberty-blockers
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https://www.bbc.com/news/health-68549091 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/gender-dysphoria/treatment/ https://www.bbc.com/news/health-68549091 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/gender-dysphoria/treatment/ https://www.thepinknews.com/2024/05/30/uk-government-puberty-blockers-restrictions-trans/ https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-restrictions-on-puberty-blockers

edited by qcksws. added source from NHS that describes gender affirming care more

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https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/gender-dysphoria/treatment/
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https://www.bbc.com/news/health-68549091 https://www.bbc.com/news/health-68549091 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/gender-dysphoria/treatment/

created by Notdog1996

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StatusLegal, but restricted for minors
Start DateMar 12, 2024
End Date(none)
DescriptionOn March 12th 2024, England stopped the NHS from prescribing puberty blockers to minors. The drugs can still be accessed in the private sector, but are no longer covered in the public healthcare system.
Sourceshttps://www.bbc.com/news/health-68549091