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Written question asked by Baroness Maclean of Redditch (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 July 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 July 2026. It was answered by Baroness Merron (Labour) on Thursday, 16 July 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Gender Dysphoria: Health Services

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether a draft service specification for a detransition service has been produced; and if so, whether they will place a copy in the Library of the House.

Answer

In line with recommendation 25 of the Cass Review, NHS England is developing a clinical pathway for individuals who wish to detransition.

Following engagement with those with lived experience, on 30 October 2025, NHS England published a call for evidence on a clinical pathway for adults who have previously undergone a gender transition and who wish to detransition to bring together professional opinion. The call for evidence closed on 28 December 2025.

NHS England is considering all relevant feedback that was submitted. It will collate views, evidence, and insights into a summary evidence report. NHS England will use this evidence, together with other intelligence and further engagement, to begin to define a clinical pathway which will be tested through further stakeholder engagement and public consultation later this year.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1829
Session
2026-27
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Health services Gender dysphoria
Link
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