After a private hormone clinic for transgender youth recently became the first of its kind in the UK to receive approval from the Care Quality Commission (CQC), staff are hopeful that the service will be a lifeline for those struggling with their gender identity. The CQC’s stamp of approval will allow clinicians working at the clinic to prescribe hormones to patients aged 16 and over while being routinely regulated to ensure that the services are safe, effective and well led. It’s like a GP can’t decide not to prescribe someone a contraceptive pill because they don’t believe in it for religious reasons,” Kelly continues. “My goal is to help people feel happier, more content in life, engaged in life and getting some enjoyment from life,” adds Kelly. So, once I understand that they understand the risks and they sign the consent form, they begin their hormone treatment.”

Source: The Times February 26, 2024 14:51 UTC