Gender Dysphoria: Medical Treatments
2026-06-09 · Department of Health and Social Care · HL818 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the answer by Baroness Merron on 15 April (HL Deb cols 332-4), how many assessments are required to access (1) hormones, and (2) surgical care, in these clinics.
Answer
The number of assessment appointments will be determined according to individual clinical need and complexity. The National Health Service specification for adult gender services describes a minimum of two core assessment appointments, and it describes ad...