NHS Providers responds to plan to implement Cass Review

Responding to NHS England’s publication of a plan for implementing advice from the Cass Review, the deputy chief executive of NHS Providers, Saffron Cordery said:

"We welcome confirmation of the next steps in taking forward Dr Cass' recommendations from her extensive review of gender identity services for children and young people. The plan provides important clarity for the children and young people and families who need care and support, and for trusts that will be providing these services.

"The specialist regional centres and changes to the referrals process announced today will play a critical role in helping trusts deliver holistic, therapeutic and evidence-based care, which best supports the gender identity needs of children and young people. Similarly, trusts will welcome further clarification regarding the national coordination of services, in clinical research and policy, and in workforce training and education.

"Trusts are also pleased to be working with Dr Levy to consider adult gender services and will engage with him and the panel of experts to assess the effectiveness, safety and stability of current services."