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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Aine Fox

Adult gender clinics could have 15-year wait lists, new report warns

Dr Levy acknowledged the "challenging landscape, where debate is often hostile and polarised" - (Alamy/PA)

Adults seeking gender care in England face a potential 15-year wait for a first appointment unless significant improvements are implemented, a new review has warned.

Dr David Levy, who led the report, described services as "falling down" when he began his assessment last year, citing extensive delays, inconsistent evaluations, and a critical lack of data.

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