Britain's National Health Service changing approach to transgender children
Britain's NHS to test all supposedly transgender children for autism, adopting more holistic approach and screening for other mental health issues. This change comes after criticism of previous gender reassignment practices and a landmark report questioning the use of puberty blockers on children.
Key Points
- NHS to test all transgender children for autism and other mental health issues
- New clinics will focus on more holistic care rather than immediately prescribing puberty blockers
- Criticism of previous gender reassignment practices and use of puberty blockers on children
- Report by Dr Hilary Cass questioned the evidence supporting transgender medicine for children
- Significant rise in teenage girls identifying as transgender may be linked to undiagnosed autism
Pros
- Adopting a more holistic approach towards transgender children
- Screening for other mental health issues can lead to better care and understanding of the child's needs
Cons
- May be seen as a blow to the radical LGBTQ+ movement in Britain