Abstract This paper presents an examination of survey data from the parents of young trans people following the imposition of a UK-wide ban on puberty blockers for trans children. The consequences of this ban on trans and non-binary children and young people are analysed revealing very serious adverse effects, only a few weeks after its
Read More ...Abstract LGBTQ+ patients comprise one of the fastest-growing user demographics in fertility care, yet they remain underrepresented in fertility research, practice, and discourse. Existing studies have revealed significant systemic barriers, including cisheteronormativity, discrimination, and gaps in clinical expertise. In this article, we present a checklist of measures clinics can take to improve LGBTQ+ inclusion in
Read More ...GIRES has signed a statement by GATE that calls for inclusion in sports to ensure that everyone, regardless of gender identity or sex characteristics, can participate. Trans, Gender Diverse and Intersex Inclusion in Sports is a Human Right — GATE | Global Action for Trans Equality
Read More ...GIRES has been invited to take part in a consultation, regarding the Department of Health and Social Care’s proposal to make the arrangements set out in the emergency order in regard to puberty blockers permanent. The DoH has stated that if enacted, the effect of these changes would be that no new patients under 18
Read More ...Improving the integration of care for trans adults: ICTA a mixed-methods study Published in 28th August 2024 Richard Holti, Evelyn Callahan, Jamie Fletcher, Sam Hope, Naomi Moller, Ben Vincent & Paul Walley Funding: Health and Social Care Delivery Research (HSDR) Programme Health and Social Care Delivery Research Volume: 12, Issue: 28, https://doi.org/10.3310/EWTA4502 Citation: Holti R, Callahan E, Fletcher J, Hope S, Moller N, Vincent B & Walley P. Improving the
Read More ...Authors: Luka White, Karri Gillespie-Smith, Kiilas vel Ixqe (The Clare Project) Published : 3 Oct 2024- University of Edinburgh GIRES endorsed this Research in 2023 Some trans and/or nonbinary (TNB) people are autistic, and some autistic people are TNB. This study looked at mental health outcomes in people who are both TNB and autistic. Depression,
Read More ...14th August 2024 Trans Healthcare Coalition The Trans Healthcare Coalition was created to provide a collective and coordinated effort to engage with and respond to the recent NHS review of its Adult Gender Dysphoria Services. In response to one of the recommendations made in the Cass Review, NHS England has taken the decision to conduct a review of
Read More ...The BMA is to undertake an evaluation of the Cass Review – the independent report on gender identity services for children and young people in the UK, published earlier this year. Members of the BMA’s Council recently voted in favour of a motion which asked the Association to ‘publicly critique the Cass Review’,
Read More ...3rd June 2024 GIRES along with other members of the LGBT Consortium response: “The Equality Act is world-class legislation that took almost a decade to develop, and has been working well for 14 years. Under the Act, trans people can legally access single-sex services based on their gender, and services can exclude trans people, whether
Read More ...30th April 2024 Details about the review are on the government website: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/nhs-constitution-10-year-review/nhs-constitution-10-year-review Statement regarding the review Everyone deserves timely access to holistic, high-quality healthcare and to be treated with dignity, privacy and respect throughout their treatment and care. This includes trans, non-binary and intersex people who already face significant barriers and inequality when accessing NHS
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