On this lengthy episode of What the Trans?! Ashleigh and Alyx talk about; NHS Consultation: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/nhs-constitution-10-year-review References: Plan to ban private healthcare providers from providing puberty blockers: Health Secretary has ‘clear intention’ to ban puberty blockers | The Independent Health Secretary Victoria Atkins commits to banning private gender clinics from prescribing Continue Reading
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SECTION 28 THE REMIX
What Dee Whitnell and Kestral Gaian Think of New RSHE Guidance With any discussions of ‘gender identity’ ruled out and other serious topics, such as sexual violence, not to be taught until Year 9, the New RSHE age limits are nothing short of another Section 28. LGBT+ activists warn that Continue Reading
Considering Keir Starmer
The approaching general election for 2025 will be the first in my lifetime in which I am, finally, of the age to vote. After enduring fourteen years of Tory neglect, be it as a trans man, a student, or just as a young adult living amid an entirely preventable cost Continue Reading
Escape from St Hell is a trans survival guide in autobiography form
Lewis Hancox’s latest book which is released on May 9th is a wonderful second instalment. Inside is not just his heartfelt autobiographical story in comic book style and wit, but is complete with advice for trans youth and resonant observations and lessons that are helpful to people regardless of age, Continue Reading
Social Transition, Puberty Blockers and the Cass Review (Podcast transcript)
Hello, my name is Dr Cal Horton, I’m a Research Fellow focused on the experiences, rights and well-being of trans children. I’ve been deeply immersed in the literature on this topic for many years, and followed the Cass Review initially with hope, and more recently with a great deal of Continue Reading