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Written question asked by Lord Blencathra (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 October 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 November 2022. It was answered by Lord Markham (Conservative) on Thursday, 3 November 2022 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Gender Identity Development Service

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government What steps they will take to ensure that the services provided by the Gender Identity Development Service at NHS Tavistock and Portman Clinics are not replicated at proposed regional centres.

Answer

NHS England is progressing the formation of a new service model for children's gender identity services, in line with the recommendations made by the independent Cass Review. Subject to consultation, the new service model will be led by specialist children’s hospitals through an integrated multi-disciplinary team led by a medical doctor. On 21 October, NHS England launched an online only consultation on an interim service specification.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2711
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Gender Identity Development Service
Link
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