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NHS England training calls staff “transphobic” if they won’t share toilets with the opposite sex
Sex Matters has written to Amanda Pritchard, the chief executive of NHS England, to raise concerns about NHSE’s “mandatory...
28th October 2024
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WPATH evidence on trial
In the past three years, the US federal government has been strongly in favour of so-called “gender-affirmative” treatment, while...
21st October 2024
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Another myth of persistence?
A letter from Alex Byrne to the journal Archives of Sexual Behavior argues that although many experts claim that...
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Dr Cass puts a spotlight on the scandal of a “magical” medical service
A damning letter from Dr Hilary Cass about adult gender clinics was sent to NHS England in May and...
9th August 2024
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Puberty blockers – a briefing for MPs
We explain the background to the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care's decision to end the use...
23rd July 2024
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Updating the NHS Constitution
The NHS Constitution is a crucial document that sets out commitments to patients and staff. All NHS bodies, and...
26th June 2024
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NHS Constitution 10-year review: response to the consultation
As part of the 2024 10-year review of the NHS Constitution, new provisions have been proposed on sex and...
26th June 2024
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Calls to ban conversion therapy put children at risk
Proposals to ban conversion therapy or conversion practices are likely to feature among the pledges of political parties as...
11th June 2024
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Despite the election, you should still respond to consultations
You can still make a difference by responding: here’s how.
7th June 2024
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The Charity Commission must step up to protect single-sex charities
Single-sex charities play an important role in meeting the needs of one sex or the other in many areas,...
20th May 2024
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Dispelling the suicide myth
For almost ten years, lobby groups have been promoting the idea that for gender-confused children there are only two...
10th May 2024
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Gender-distressed youth and suicide risk – factsheet
The possibility of suicide can be a concern for parents with a child experiencing distress about their sex, and...
10th May 2024
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Sex and the NHS constitution
Sex Matters welcomes the announcement by the Department for Health and Social Care that it is updating the NHS...
1st May 2024
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Welsh parliament to debate the Cass Review
Almost two weeks after the publication of the Cass Review’s final report, the Welsh government has yet to make...
1st May 2024
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The Cass review of gender identity services marks a return to reason and evidence – it must be defended
Its author has had to fend off criticism and misinformation, but the report offers hope for a realistic conversation,...
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Getting “sex” right in digital verification services
The UK government is developing a system for digital verification services (DVSs). The Data Protection and Digital Information Bill...
17th April 2024
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The Cass Review – initial analysis
The Cass Review of gender-identity services for children and young people has published its final report and recommendations.
Sex...10th April 2024
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The Cass Review – final report
Dr Hilary Cass's final report and recommendations to NHS England in her role as chair of the Independent Review...
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The Cass Review is a damning indictment of what the NHS has been doing to children
Dr Hilary Cass has submitted her final report and recommendations to NHS England in her role as Chair of...
10th April 2024
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Imported gender ideology is damaging the NHS
The NHS is losing essential data that keeps people safe Everyone’s medical records should show essential information about them,...
12th March 2024
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WPATH: The truth about “gender-affirming healthcare”
What are the “WPATH files” and why are they in the news? The “WPATH files” are documents leaked from...
5th March 2024
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WPATH in the UK
A list of organisations in the UK influenced by the World Professional Association for Transgender Health, and lobby groups...
5th March 2024
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Clinical Advisory Network on Sex and Gender (CAN-SG)
Group of clinicians concerned at established medical bodies’ and regulators’ uncritical support for experimental treatments for gender-confused and gender-distressed...
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Evidence-Based Social Work Alliance (EBSWA)
Coalition of practitioners, academics and students in the field of social work. Formed as a response to concerns about...
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What is the indelible mark left by the NHS Rainbow Badge scheme?
The organisers of the NHS Rainbow Badge scheme have announced that it has come to an end due to...
22nd February 2024
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Lords debate conversion therapy
On Friday 9th February 2024 Baroness Burt’s Private Member’s Bill proposing a ban on “conversion therapy” was debated in...
21st February 2024
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The House of Lords debate on conversion therapy
On Friday 9th February 2024 Baroness Burt’s Private Member's Bill proposing a ban on "conversion therapy" was debated in...
21st February 2024
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SEEN in Health
Formed in May 2024, SEEN in Health is a staff network for all NHS employees and staff delivering NHS...
18th February 2024
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Conversion therapy… again
The proposal to legislate to criminalise “conversion therapy” is back again, this time as a private members’ bill introduced...
9th February 2024
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Parliamentary briefing: conversion therapy
A detailed briefing on the issues. See also the related content.
9th February 2024
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Draft response to Department for Education consultation on guidance for schools on gender-questioning children
Draft version for feedback – read the DfE draft guidance for consultation.
1st February 2024
