Tuesday 5 March 2019

Transgender NHS rules that allow men to share women's wards if they identify as female to be reviewed

Transgender NHS rules that allow men to share women's wards if they identify as female to be reviewed Health officials are reviewing NHS policies which allow transgender patients to be cared for on women's wards even if they have not undergone medical transition, Matt Hancock has said.

The Health Secretary said officials are examining current rules which allow patients who have legally changed their gender to be cared for on women's wards.

Transgender patients are currently treated "as they present" - regardless of whether they have undergone a medical procedure to transition, Mr Hancock confirmed. The Daily Telegraph

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