This page was updated on 10 April 2024 following publication of the Independent Review of Gender Identity Services for Children and Young People, led by Dr Hilary Cass.

New specialist gender service update – posted 10 April
A spokesperson for the NHS Children’s and Young People’s Gender Service (London) said: “We are proud to have started the gender service for children and young people last week on 2 April. We have already begun seeing the first children and young people.

“Our service is built around supporting the whole person, considering their physical and mental health, including emotional, psychological and social needs. We want to understand the individual needs of children and young people, and draw on a broad team of professionals, who work with them to provide safe, appropriate, care.

“As an NHS specialist commissioned service, we are closely following NHS England guidelines informed by Dr Cass’s interim report. We will continue to do so pending any changes that may follow from NHSE’s response to the Cass Review’s final report.”