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I’m Dr Helen Webberley, and for years I’ve witnessed the barriers faced by trans people in accessing the care they deserve. This is the story of why I refused to stay silent, what it’s cost me, and how I’m working every day to build a system that truly listens, understands, and cares.

Where are the experts?

On Friday 12 July 2024, the High Court will review the ban on prescribing puberty blockers to transgender adolescents, a decision made by former Health Minister Victoria Atkinson without consulting medical or scientific experts. This blog explores the consequences of making policy decisions without proper clinical input, highlighting the severe lack of formal medical training on transgender healthcare in the UK.

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