NHS Englandtransgender youth caregender-affirming careThe NHS England report advocates for further research on gender-affirming care for transgender youth, emphasizes caution with hormone therapies, and suggests improvements in care quality.
Commissioned by the NHS England, the report led by Dr. Hillary Cass, emphasizes the need for further research into puberty blockers and hormone therapies for transgender youth. It highlights the poor quality of existing studies, the misrepresentation of evidence, and calls for a more informed, cautious approach to prescribing hormone therapies. The report also recommends increasing the workforce for transgender care services, investing in research, and improving care to meet international guidelines.