New NHS England policy for trans people could have ‘a number of adverse impacts’, report finds

New NHS England guidance restricting trans patients to single-sex wards could force delays in treatment and increase the risk of being moved through hospital corridors for care, according to an internal assessment. The report warns that such policies may also heighten discrimination, potentially deterring trans individuals from seeking medical help altogether. Critics argue the changes could worsen existing inequalities in healthcare access. The findings highlight tensions between patient rights and operational policies within the health service.

Exclusive: rules on same-sex wards could lead to delays in care, discrimination and animosity between groups, finds internal assessmentTrans people could face delays and a greater risk of “corridor care” under new NHS England guidance that means they will no longer be able to use same-sex wards, according to an internal report.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”. Continue reading...