Navigating Transgender Care: Insights from NHS England and Europe

A report commissioned by NHS England recommends further research on gender-affirming care for transgender youth and young adults, urging caution in the use of hormone therapies due to poor quality of published studies. The report calls for increased workforce, regional outlets for care, investment in research, and improved quality of care to meet international guidelines. It emphasizes the need for holistic care and early discussions with families, while also highlighting the lack of long-term follow-up data on minors receiving treatment. The recommendations aim to guide and shape the use of gender-affirming care in children and potentially impact youth patients in England accessing such care.