In November 2020 three high court judges ruled that children aged under 16 will need court approval in England and Wales to access puberty blockers. In September 2021 the ruling was overturned when the Tavistock and Portman NHS foundation trust, which runs NHS England’s only gender identity development service (GIDS) for children, successfully challenged the case. In July 2022 the NHS announced it was shutting down its gender identity clinic for young people because it has been “rushing children into life-altering treatment.”
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I do not believe children should make such a big decision at such a young age and I don't personally support gender transition however if this I what a child wants a child therapist and doctor should be advisory in their decision so the child is aware of all options and support
Only over 16s should be allowed non-surgical treatments and surgical treatments should wait until they are over 18
I believe everyone has the right to express themselves/ alter themselves to feel more comfortable in their selves (just like clothes do, makeup, haircut- they’re alterations we do to feel more confident in ourselves). But if we were to legalise it, people may take advantage of it, and may make informed decisions (due to peer pressure, trends, non conformity etc. there’s too much choice for people, that people don’t know what to do with themselves)
In general yes, but it depends: no individual case is the same as the other. The ability should be there; the "how" is the real issue
I believe therapy should be put in place to gain an understanding of said young person to ensure they truly want to make this change and aren't just being influenced by social media, piers, parents or trends. If they truly feel they want it for themselves then it absolutely should be okay.
Yes, but after psychiatric sessions to ensure they are safe and certain. This shouldn’t be a difficult process though
Yes, for puberty blockers and hormone therapy. No child below 18 has ever had gender-affirming surgery.
There needs to be a LOT more educating on the topic in schools so that people know the consequences of transitioning or not.
I Don’t think the government should be able to say, I believe it should be in the hands of medical professionals and the scientific community
Yes, with some surgical treatments such as top surgery being available after 16 and other care such as hormone blockers available at any age
If they're over 25 since that's when the brain is fully developed
No, until there is more research showing the effects this has on young people.
I think yes, As long as they have been fully supported in making the decision by relevant adults, information, treatment options, outcomes, risks, benefits and possible alternative outcomes.
Decisions should be made on a case by case system.
Yes, as long as that person fully understands what they are doing
Yes, as long as they fully understand the decision they are making
I think they should be able to access treatments and support and begin to live there life as there true gender. However I think that when it comes to hormone treatment and surgery these are big desision and should be closely monitored on an individual basis. I don't have enough medical knowledge to make a judgement on the safety of these treatments in people under 18.
No, but make it easier to access counselling and clothes that make them feel more comfortable (e.g. binders)
yes, but they should have an initial session with a trained professional to help decide if this is the right decision for them. Then, they should begin with puberty blockers and/or hormone therapy whilst receiving regular check ins with a trained professional to confirm that it is the right choice for them, before being able to receive surgical treatments.
Yes for puberty blockers in all ages and hormone therapy for over 16
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Medical procedure if over 16 and non-surgical treatments under 16.
only after conferring with psychologists
After many months good quality counselling
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