Hannah Barnes, an award-winning journalist and author known for her investigative work on the Tavistock Gender Clinic, shares alarming insights about youth gender treatment practices. She discusses the troubling ethical implications and rising referral rates at the clinic. Barnes highlights the critical need for transparency in how treatments are administered, particularly puberty blockers, addressing the complexities faced by children and families. She also examines the intersection of gender identity and sexual orientation, stressing the importance of informed discourse in these sensitive areas.
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Trauma and Interventions
Some young people referred to the Tavistock experienced major trauma like abuse or family breakdown.
Some were referred for major interventions like puberty blockers after only a few hours of assessment.
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Identity and Medical Malpractice
The Tavistock's handling of gender dysphoria in children is a sensitive topic.
It intertwines medical malpractice with personal identity, making it a complex issue.
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Referral Increase and Demographic Shift
Referrals to the Tavistock increased dramatically from a handful in the early years to over 5,000 in 2021-22.
This rapid increase coincided with a shift in demographics, with girls becoming the majority of referrals.
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The Inside Story of the Collapse of the Tavistock's Gender Service for Children
Hannah Barnes
Time to Think is a meticulously researched book that chronicles the history and eventual collapse of the GIDS at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust. The book is based on over 100 hours of interviews with nearly 60 former clinicians and traces the service's evolution, the use of puberty blockers, and the influence of various charities and support groups. It highlights several critical reports and concerns raised by clinicians and provides a somber and non-judgmental account of the medical and organizational issues that led to the service's closure. The book has been praised for its rigorous journalism and balanced approach, despite being a controversial topic.
Hannah Barnes is an award-winning journalist based in London. She is Investigations Producer at the BBC's flagship news and current affairs programme, Newsnight. Having led Newsnight’s investigative coverage of the controversial clinic, Barnes went on to write ‘Time to Think: The Inside Story of the Collapse of the Tavistock’s Gender Service for Children’ - available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1800751117
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