New NHS England policy for trans people could have ‘a number of adverse impacts’, report finds
An NHS England impact assessment, seen by the Guardian, stated that trans people may also potentially experience discrimination and this could lead to them…
The Guardian reports that an NHS England impact assessment, seen by the Guardian, stated that trans people may also potentially experience discrimination and this could lead to them “avoiding accessing healthcare at all”.
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