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Written question asked by Nadia Whittome (Labour) on Thursday, 9 February 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 February 2023 (named day). It was answered by Maria Caulfield (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 February 2023 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Gender Dysphoria: Health Services

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether patients under 17 years old seeking gender-related healthcare support at the Tavistock and Portman NHS foundation trust Gender and Identity Development Service are still able to be referred on to a waiting list for future services.

Answer

The waiting list for children and young people’s Gender Dysphoria Services remains open. New referrals are being directed to NHS Arden and GEM Commissioning Support Unit, who will hold these referrals on behalf of the new service providers. These referrals will be transferred to the new service providers once they have commenced operation.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
143919
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Children Health services Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust Gender Identity Development Service Gender dysphoria
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk