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Substack7 January 2026

Public benefit test for UK charities examined

Exploring how the Charity Commission's public benefit requirement affects organisations supporting gender-diverse people.

Substack7 January 2026

Why patient feedback matters to me

Dr Webberley reflects on the importance of hearing from patients and what their feedback means for her work.

Substack5 January 2026

Understanding gender-affirming care and its importance

Gender-affirming care is a individualised, evidence-based approach to supporting transgender and non-binary people in living authentically.

Substack2 January 2026

The 2025 Levy Review: Progress and Persistent Gaps

A decade after the NHS was identified as failing trans people, the 2025 Levy Review reveals what has changed and where significant work remains.

Substack31 December 2025

2025: The real news was ordinary people showing up

Beyond the headlines, the true story of 2025 was people living authentically and bravely in their everyday lives.

Substack30 December 2025

Trans women in sport: what the science shows

The evidence on trans women's athletic performance is more nuanced than the debate often suggests.

Substack30 December 2025

Legal compliance matters, regardless of personal disagreement

Healthcare professionals and organisations must uphold the law even when they hold different personal views on its application.

Substack29 December 2025

Respectful disagreement and what it really means

Helen responds to a reader's concerns about her exchange with Kathleen Stock, exploring what genuine respectful disagreement looks like.

Substack28 December 2025

Maya Forstater tribunal: what the judgment actually means

The recent employment tribunal ruling does not grant blanket permission to misgender trans people, despite how some have interpreted the decision.

Substack27 December 2025

Understanding when children recognise their gender identity

Dr Michelle Forcier, a leading gender specialist, discusses the developmental stages at which children understand and express their gender identity.

Substack26 December 2025

Trans women in sports: moving beyond polarised debate

The conversation around trans women's participation in women's sports needs nuance, evidence and compassion rather than ideological entrenchment.

Substack25 December 2025

Visibility matters in the fight for trans equality

Helen reflects on Sir Ian McKellen's comments about the importance of visibility and what it means for trans communities moving forward.

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