GPs to Specialise in Gender Medicine Under NHS Plans
NHS England plans to train GPs as gender medicine specialists to prescribe hormones, aiming to cut huge waiting lists. New rules also raise referral age to 18.
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Trump Administration Bans Transgender Care for Minors
The US Department of Health unveils rules to cut funding for gender-affirming care for children. Read the latest on this major policy shift and its wide-ranging implications.
RFK Jr. Proposes Ban on Child Gender-Affirming Care
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces plans to cut children's access to gender treatments, labelling it 'malpractice'. Discover the potential impact on Medicaid and disability status.
US Proposes Ban on Transgender Care for Children
The Trump administration proposes rules to cut federal funding for hospitals providing gender-affirming care to minors, contradicting major medical bodies. Learn the details and potential impact.
Congress votes on first national gender-affirming care bans
US health workers condemn House bills aiming to criminalise gender-affirming care for minors, warning they will 'hurt people' and increase suicide risk. Read the latest.
Transgender patient sues over alleged surgical team discrimination
Jennifer Capasso, 42, alleges Memorial Sloan Kettering staff mocked her and changed her records. Her secret recording forms the basis of a New York lawsuit. Read the full story.
Transgender Tycoon Drops NHS Negligence Case
Samantha Kane, who underwent gender reassignment surgery in Serbia, has dropped her £162k case against the NHS after being satisfied with patient safety improvements.
NZ Bans New Puberty Blocker Prescriptions
New Zealand halts new puberty blocker prescriptions for transgender youth, citing insufficient evidence. Critics warn of devastating mental health impacts. Read the full story.
Transgender patients recorded as female for male NHS issues
Exclusive NHS data reveals over 500 transgender patients were recorded as female for conditions like enlarged prostates. Experts warn this poses serious clinical risks. Read the full investigation.
For-Profit Prison Healthcare: Profits Over Patients Exposed
A groundbreaking Guardian investigation reveals how corporate healthcare providers are prioritising profits over prisoner welfare, leading to devastating consequences and systemic failures.
NHS recruits thousands of Australian healthcare staff
The NHS is launching an unprecedented recruitment drive in Australia to fill critical staffing gaps, offering relocation packages worth thousands amid ongoing healthcare workforce shortages.
Transgender group sues England Cricket Board over policy
Transgender rights group takes England Cricket Board to court following controversial new participation guidelines that restrict transgender women's cricket involvement.
Queensland reinstates puberty blocker ban - fight continues
After successfully overturning Queensland's controversial puberty blocker ban, a determined woman faces renewed battle as the LNP government reinstates the legislation, sparking fresh debates over transgender healthcare rights in Australia.
World Athletics bars transgender women from female competition
World Athletics implements new regulations excluding transgender women from female category competitions, citing fairness and integrity concerns in elite sport.
AOC and Riley Gaines clash in transgender sports debate
Former Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies moderates explosive debate between Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and athlete Riley Gaines over transgender participation in women's sports
Trans runner Evie Toone files landmark NCAA lawsuit
University of Washington runner Evie Toone launches groundbreaking legal action against NCAA, challenging transgender athlete policies in collegiate sports amid growing national debate.
Australian Court Restricts Puberty Blockers for Trans Kids
In a historic judgment with global implications, Australia's Federal Court has ruled that puberty blockers for transgender children are no longer considered 'therapeutic treatment', sparking intense debate across medical and LGBTQ+ communities.
NHS Trans Nurse in Female Changing Rooms Controversy
A transgender nurse working within Britain's National Health Service has ignited a fierce debate after reportedly using female changing facilities while biologically capable of fathering children. The controversial case raises serious questions about safe
NHS kindness training criticised over trans guidance
Controversial NHS training advises nurses to avoid 'looking too long' at transgender colleagues in changing rooms, sparking criticism from staff and equality advocates.
NHS orders mandatory transgender training for nurses
A Yorkshire NHS trust mandates compulsory transgender education for nursing staff following allegations of misgendering, sparking debate about workplace equality and medical professionalism.
Reeves: Private healthcare vital for NHS future
Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces controversial tax partnership with private healthcare sector to ease NHS burden, signalling major shift in government healthcare strategy.
Queensland halts puberty blockers for trans kids
In a groundbreaking healthcare policy shift, Queensland has suspended access to puberty blockers for transgender children, sparking a fierce court battle initiated by a determined mother fighting for her child's treatment.
NHS allows transgender nurse in female changing rooms
A major NHS trust is facing internal turmoil after permitting a transgender nurse to use female staff changing rooms, prompting formal complaints from colleagues about privacy and safeguarding issues.
California enacts transgender sanctuary law
California Governor Gavin Newsom signs groundbreaking legislation shielding transgender youths and their families from out-of-state investigations, igniting a fierce political battle across America.
Transgender man wins landmark pregnancy rights case
In a groundbreaking legal decision, a transgender man has won his appeal after the High Court ruled that wanting to conceive and carry a baby is not incompatible with living as a man. This landmark case sets a significant precedent for transgender rights
Lia Thomas launches legal fight against Trump sports policy
Transgender athlete Lia Thomas initiates landmark legal challenge against policy banning transgender women from female sports categories, setting the stage for a major equality battle in competitive swimming.
Miss Major Griffin-Gracy: Transgender Activist Honoured in London
The extraordinary life of pioneering transgender rights activist Miss Major Griffin-Gracy is being honoured in London through a powerful new exhibition and documentary, celebrating her decades of frontline work supporting marginalised communities.
UK trans healthcare breaches human rights - watchdog
A damning report from Europe's top human rights monitor reveals Britain's transgender treatment services are failing to meet international standards, creating dangerous waiting times and access barriers.
Trans people risk exclusion from UK public spaces
A leading human rights expert reveals how transgender people face increasing barriers to accessing hospitals, shops, and public services across the UK, creating 'invisible walls' in daily life.
Philadelphia Children's Hospital Investigated for Transgender Care Fraud
Exclusive investigation reveals serious allegations of fraudulent billing and insurance misconduct at prominent children's hospital's gender clinic, raising concerns about patient welfare and financial integrity.
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