Gender identity services consultation

NHS England has launched a 12-week consultation, which closes on 30 September 2017, on specialised gender identity services for adults (17 and above). NHS England wants to hear people’s views on two proposed service specifications: one for how Gender Identity Clinics will deliver specialised outpatient services; and another for how surgical units will deliver surgical interventions. The proposed service specifications have been developed through engagement with the trans community and clinical experts. James Palmer, Medical Director for Specialised Services at NHS England, has recently taken over as Senior Responsible Officer for this work and has written a blog on the consultation. The proposed service specifications, consultation guide can be viewed here.