The Latest Breaking News from Hilary Cass

Gender change reversal data sought as part of new NHS detransition service

NHS England said between 15 and 20 people who had detransitioned were spoken to in April as part of work on a new service.

Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2025

Assessment of Northern Ireland’s gender identity services ordered

Stormont Health Minister Mike Nesbitt said he wants to see a holistic approach to care.

Evening Standard · Sep 4, 2025

Negative media attention 'making it hard to recruit staff' to gender identity clinics

NEGATIVE media attention has made it difficult for Scotland’s gender identity healthcare services to retain and recruit staff, a report has said.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 7, 2025

£10m funding for children’s gender research including NHS puberty blocker trial

Children will be recruited to a trial with the agreement of their parents and NHS gender services.

Evening Standard · Feb 27, 2025

Cass Review of trans care 'transgresses medical law and policy', US experts claim

THE Cass Review into transgender care for young people “transgresses medical law, policy, and practice”, US experts have claimed ...

The National (Scotland) · Jan 20, 2025

Wes Streeting seeks to reassure trans youth after indefinite puberty blocker ban for children

Puberty blockers for under-18s ban announced after warning of ‘unacceptable risk’ to children

Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2024

Streeting seeks to reassure trans youth amid indefinite puberty blocker ban

While health is a devolved matter, the ban applies across the UK.

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024

Puberty blockers for under-18s banned across the UK indefinitely

PUBERTY-blockers will be banned for children across the UK, it has been announced.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 11, 2024

Puberty blockers to be banned indefinitely for under-18s across UK

Health secretary says emergency measures banning sale and supply for gender dysphoria will be made indefinite after expert advice

The Guardian - UK · Dec 11, 2024

Puberty blocker ban for children with gender dysphoria to be made indefinite

The Government decision comes after experts recommended indefinite restrictions while work is done to ensure the safety of children and young people.

Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2024