NHS England Bans Puberty Blockers for Children

NHS England has announced that children with gender dysphoria will no longer be prescribed puberty blockers due to insufficient evidence of their safety and clinical effectiveness. The decision follows a public consultation and review of available evidence, with new regional services for under-18s with gender dysphoria set to open next month without the use of puberty blockers, except for those participating in clinical trials. The move has been welcomed by the government but has raised concerns from LGBTQ+ rights groups and praise from organizations advocating evidence-based policymaking in gender identity services.