UnHerd with Freddie Sayers
Kathleen Stock: Inside Britain’s new trans clinics
Oct 19, 2023
The podcast discusses the mismanagement and scandal surrounding the closure of the Gender Identity Development Service (Gids) in Britain. Kathleen Stock investigates whether the new gender services for children will be an improvement and finds that they are still unsafe, with senior figures pushing an activist ideology. The chapter explores controversies in gender medicine, concerns about repeating mistakes in trans clinics, the emergence of private providers, and the lack of skepticism. There are also discussions on procurement of puberty blockers from unregulated sources, the involvement of hospitals in trans activist schemes, and concerns about the rushed process of transitioning.
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- The new gender service hubs in the UK are still struggling to provide a clinically safe space for children and teens, with senior figures pushing an activist ideology.
- There is ongoing tension between the affirmatory and exploratory approaches to treating gender dysphoria in children, as some worry that affirmation may restrict genuine exploration of a child's gender identity.
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Overview of JIDS and its Issues
Until a year ago, most young people experiencing gender dysphoria were referred to JIDS, the Gender Identity Development Service. However, the service faced challenges and came under scrutiny due to record-keeping issues, insufficient assessments, and poor communication. A review by Hillary Cass recommended closing down JIDS and replacing it with two new services in the South and North of England. Despite this, JIDS is still operational, managing a cohort of around a thousand patients, while the waiting list for the new services continues to grow.
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