Improving services for trans health

摘要

"No other specialised service has seen this growth, nowhere near it," said James Palmer, medical director for specialised services at NHS England. He told the Westminster Social Policy Forum in June that a 240% increase in referrals to gender dysphoria clinics over the past five years means "there is absolutely not sufficient capacity in the system... There are currently around 7500 adults waiting for a first appointment." This is not a funding issue, Palmer added. Services received a 50% boost a couple of years ago, which had "limited impact."