Crisis Support
Trevor Project: 1-866-488-7386
Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
Crisis Text Line: Text START to 678-678
Politics PinkNews

NHS Wales pauses gender-affirming surgeries over concerns about referral numbers

The Welsh NHS has paused new referrals and scheduled surgeries for gender-affirming procedures while an independent clinical review examines the Welsh Gender Service’s referral and assessment processes. Cardiff and Vale University Health Board, which runs the Welsh Gender Service, said the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee instructed it to “immediately pause” referrals for gender-affirming surgery […] The post NHS Wales pauses gender-affirming surgeries over concerns about referral numbers appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

This is a summary from PinkNews. Read the complete article on their website.

Read Full Article on PinkNews
Opens in a new tab. QueerLine is not responsible for third-party content.

PinkNews

This article was automatically aggregated from PinkNews, a trusted LGBTQ+ news outlet. QueerLine curates headlines from verified sources to keep the community informed.

Back to News Full Article
Stay Connected

Community news, new resources, and LGBTQ+ updates. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.