New NHS England policy for trans people could have ‘a number of adverse impacts’, report finds
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Key context: <p>Exclusive: rules on same-sex wards could lead to delays in care, discrimination and animosity between groups, finds internal assessment</p><p>Trans people could face delays and a greater risk of “corridor care” under new NHS England guidance that means they will no longer be able to use same-sex wards, according to an internal report.</p><p>An NHS England impact assessment, seen by the Guardian, stated that trans people may also potentially experience discrimination and this could lead to them “avoiding accessing healthcare at all”.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/oct/18/nhs-england-guidance-single-sex-wards-trans-people-adverse-impacts-report">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Exclusive: rules on same-sex wards could lead to delays in care, discrimination and animosity between groups, finds internal assessmentTrans people could face delays and a greater risk of “corridor care” under new NHS England guidance that means they will no longer be able to use same-sex wards, according to an internal report.An NHS England impact assessment, seen by the Guardian, stated that trans people may also potentially experience discrimination and this could lead to them “avoiding accessing healthcare at all”. Continue reading...
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