Health Secretary Wes Streeting announced the permanent ban on puberty blockers for under-18s, emphasizing concerns over the safety and effectiveness of treatment provided to vulnerable children.
The report by Dr Hilary Cass highlighted an alarming lack of evidence in the treatment of under-18s with puberty blockers, necessitating immediate reassessment of current practices and regulations.
Streeting described the previous prescribing practices as a "scandal," pointing out cases where children were prescribed treatment following minimal consultation, raising significant ethical concerns.
Despite the ban, Streeting confirmed that NHS England’s planned clinical trial on puberty blockers will still proceed, indicating a future reconsideration of treatment protocols.
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