England to open six new kids gender clinics by 2026 with stricter referral criteria after revealing report

The United Kingdom's National Health Service (NHS) announced it would be opening six new gender identity clinics by 2026 that will "provide tailored gender services," based on recommendations from a recent report, according to the NHS announcement.

Following the publication of a comprehensive report by Dr. Hilary Cass in April, which was independently commissioned by the NHS to document practices and care for children reporting gender identity disorders, the NHS is now transforming its gender healthcare services for children and young people. The new clinics will reportedly focus more on providing a "holistic" approach that includes supporting kids with mental health conditions, which is in line with Dr. Cass's recommendations. -- More...