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Trans health service 'dismayed' at NHS banning hormones for 16 and 17-year-olds

We at Gender Plus are dismayed by NHS England's decision to stop new prescriptions of gender-affirming hormones (GAH) to under-18s. At Gender Plus Hormone Clinic (GPHC) - the only CQC Outstanding registered provider of care to transgender people from the age of 16 - we prescribe these medications where indicated following a rigorous process, in line with international best practice and guidance.
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Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Seven out of 10 UK mothers feel overloaded, research reveals

Most UK mothers feel overloaded, with nearly half experiencing mental health issues and many facing career disadvantages and heavy caregiving responsibilities.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Widow says her life can't go back to normal until brain tumour treatment changed

Hospitals should freeze surgically removed brain tumour tissue to enable future immunotherapy vaccine use and research, improving treatment options for patients.
Medicine
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Our children waited too long for the same diagnosis as Jesy Nelson's twins

Delayed diagnosis of spinal muscular atrophy left infants untreated and disabled, prompting calls to add SMA to routine newborn screening.
Public health
fromScienceDaily
2 months ago

Breakthrough obesity drugs are here but not for everyone

A two-tier obesity treatment system is emerging in the UK as strict NHS eligibility and widespread private provision leave many unable to access new drugs like Mounjaro.
LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
2 months ago

Is there a link between autism and being transgender? Here's what the science says

No evidence shows autism causes transgender identity, yet the NHS plans screening youth with gender dysphoria for neurodevelopmental conditions, prompting criticism.
LGBT
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Banning Gender Transition Treatment Is Leading Kids to Do Exactly What You'd Expect

Restricting youth access to gender clinics in the UK has driven transgender teens to black-market, unregulated sources for hormones and self-medication.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
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Campaigners in legal effort to suspend trial of puberty blockers in England

Campaigners seek to suspend an NHS-funded puberty blocker trial claiming it risks harm and lacks robust evidence and safeguards for vulnerable gender-questioning young people.
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fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Nurses penalised for trans complaint, says lawyer

Eight nurses are challenging a policy which allows the single-sex room at Darlington Memorial Hospital to be used by Rose Henderson, a biological male who identifies as a woman.
LGBT
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Surgical menopause like a 'hormonal cliff edge'

Many women are discharged after ovary removal without adequate HRT, information, or follow-up, resulting in severe surgical menopause symptoms.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

NHS makes morning-after pill available for free across pharmacies in England

Free morning-after pill now available at almost 10,000 pharmacies across England to improve equitable access to emergency contraception and reduce appointment barriers.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Offer cancer patients exercise on NHS, major charity urges

Offering yoga, tai chi and Nordic walking through NHS cancer care can boost survival, reduce recurrence, and save health-service costs.
Public health
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

'Game-changing' HIV protection jab approved in England and Wales

Long-acting cabotegravir injections for HIV prevention will be available on the NHS in England and Wales, offering a discreet alternative to daily PrEP pills.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Two hours of exercise a week reduces joint pain and visits to GP

Two hours weekly of structured exercise significantly reduces joint pain, GP visits, family caregiving needs, and sick leave for people with musculoskeletal conditions.
Public health
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

GP practices across England now have to offer online booking

All GP practices in England must offer online appointment bookings from 1 October, prompting BMA concerns about missed serious conditions, staffing shortages, reduced face-to-face care.
Health
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago

Doctors' union warning over online booking safety risk

A nationwide online on-the-day GP booking system risks delaying urgent cases and increasing demand, prompting BMA calls to pause rollout for added safeguards.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago

Obese children as young as six could benefit from weight-loss jabs

Weight-loss injections could benefit obese children from age six for obesity and type 2 diabetes, but gastrointestinal side effects are more common.
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago

Adults with learning difficulties die 20 years early, report finds

The annual mortality review commissioned by NHS England was originally meant to be published last year but faced repeated delays. It found 39% of deaths of people with learning disabilities and autism were classed as avoidable in 2023, almost twice as high as the general population. NHS England said it was rolling out more training for staff and identifying patients with learning disabilities earlier so they can be given more "appropriate care".
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