Wes Streeting: 'Every trans person deserves safety and respect'
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Wes Streeting: 'Every trans person deserves safety and respect'
"You might feel uncertain, unheard, or invisible in a debate that too often talks about you, rather than to you. So let me begin here: you matter. Your feelings are real. And you deserve care, dignity and understanding."
"Behind every headline is a young person trying to make sense of themselves, and a family doing their best to support them. These are not abstract arguments. They are lived experiences: often complex, sometimes painful, always deeply human."
"At the heart of everything we are doing is one simple principle: every young person deserves to feel heard, respected and supported, especially at their most vulnerable."
Wes Streeting emphasizes the importance of recognizing the feelings of LGBTQ+ youth, particularly trans individuals. He acknowledges the anxiety surrounding changes in NHS gender services and reassures young people that their experiences matter. Streeting reflects on his own journey of identity and the support he received, highlighting that not everyone has the same experience. He stresses the need for every young person to feel heard, respected, and supported, especially during vulnerable times, amidst concerns about the future of healthcare services.
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