NHS Reveals Plans To Open Gender Identity Clinic In Sussex

Saturday, 23 April 2022 06:00

By Dominic Kureen @WriteOnDom

NHS England has confirmed plans to improve access to trans healthcare in Sussex.

It follows a letter to April’s meeting of the health overview and scrutiny committee, from Green councillors Hannah Clare and Steph Powell.

In the letter, Greens called for a review of trans healthcare and an update on opening a gender identity clinic in the city.

Following investigations from BBC Sussex, NHS England have confirmed their intention to open the service.

Cllr Hannah Clare, Chair of the Children, Young People and Skills Committee, said:

“I'm delighted that following a request from Green councillors, NHS England have revealed their exciting plans.

"This will mean so much to many people who access gender affirming healthcare and I look forward to hearing more about the plans.

“In the meantime, we will continue to scrutinise the state of healthcare for trans people in our city. We look forward to seeing the details in July.”

Cllr Steph Powell, Co-Chair of the Tourism, Equalities, Communities and Culture committee added:

“Trans people are right now under constant attack in the press and online and the Government’s recent announcement on conversion therapy is a further blow.

"We must do more for our trans residents to help them feel safe and ensure they get the right access to healthcare.

"I am reassured by commitments from the chair of our Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee that the voices of trans people will be listened to in this report.”

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