Court rejects appeal against NHS England over gender dysphoria treatment delays

Court rejects appeal against NHS England over gender dysphoria treatment delays ‘Extreme’ waiting times cited in case, with one claimant saying she had not received a first appointment after referral in 2017

Campaigners have lost a court of appeal challenge against NHS England over waiting times for gender dysphoria treatment.

Two transgender adults, Eva Echo and Alex Harvey, and two children, who cannot be named, brought legal action against the health service over “extreme” waiting times for a first appointment with a specialist. The Guardian

See also:

• Two transgender people who brought legal action against NHS England over 'extreme' waiting times for gender dysphoria treatment LOSE appeal bid The Daily Mail