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Attempts to criminalise chemsex users are making the queer scene less safe than ever

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GAY TIMES finds that up to 1000 people have died of possible chemsex-related harms in the past decade, so why are police attending callouts instead of ambulances? WORDS BY SOPHIE WILKINSON HEADER DESIGN BY JACK ROWE “Somebody overdoses, so they call for an ambulance, but the police turn up first,” Patriic Gayle says from across the table at the London HQ of the Gay Men’s Health Collective (GMHC), where he is Project Lead. We’re right next to stacks of condoms, lube, gloves, salt tablets and needles, neatly contained in cardboard…

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NHS at risk of “going backwards” on trans healthcare, expert warns

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NHS England’s new gender identity services could be a “regression” of what was offered at the Tavistock, a leading expert in the field has warned.  Next month, Great Ormond Street in London and Alder Hey children’s hospital in Liverpool will be the new homes of such services in England and Wales. The sites will replace the Gender Identity Development Service (GIDS), which is run by the Tavistock and Portman NHS foundation trust, after it closes at the end of March.  They are the first of what NHS England hopes will…

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PrEP: What is the HIV prevention drug and how effective is it?

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PrEP has been hailed by sexual health experts as crucial in bringing the HIV epidemic to an end, but studies show that only 20 per cent of the British public even know it exists.  WORDS BY CONOR CLARK HEADER BY ANISA CLEAVER Taking PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is one of the most effective ways to reduce the risk of getting HIV, but knowledge about it among the British public remains scarce. In fact, just 20 per cent of people in the UK know it exists, according to research conducted by YouGov on…

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Trans women could be banned from being treated in NHS female wards

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Transgender women may be banned from being treated in female hospital wards in England, under new proposals suggested by the health secretary, Steve Barclay. Addressing the Conservative Party conference in Manchester, Barclay announced plans to push back against so-called “wokery” in the NHS, as it has allegedly led to cis women’s rights being increasingly abandoned. The health secretary confirmed a return to using sex-specific language that would be used when consulting with women’s health. “We need a common-sense approach to sex and equality issues in the NHS – that is…

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NHS England to stop prescribing puberty blockers for trans youth at gender clinics

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The NHS England has revealed new restrictions for the prescription of puberty blockers.  On 9 June, the publically funded health service announced that it will no longer give hormone-blocking medicine to trans youth attending gender clinics.  “Outside of a research setting, puberty–suppressing hormones should not be routinely commissioned for children and adolescents who have gender incongruence/dysphoria,” the NHS said regarding its new “interim policy.”  Instead, puberty blockers will only be made available to children who take part in clinical trials or under specific circumstances – including those who had a…

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NHS wait times are hurting trans people’s mental health, survey finds

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Extensive healthcare wait times in the UK are damaging trans people’s mental health, a groundbreaking survey has found. Content warning: This story includes topics that could make some readers uncomfortable. More than 1,000 trans people were asked about their experiences of transition healthcare by advocacy group TransActual. Only 4.5% of those surveyed said that their mental health had not been negatively impacted by waiting for hormone replacement therapy, and 83.8% said it had been negatively impacted by waiting for surgery. This included frequent anecdotes about self harm and suicidal ideation…

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Tavistock gender clinic to be replaced with local hubs to help cut waiting times

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The Tavistock and Portman Hospital is set to be replaced by regional hubs in an effort to dramatically cut waiting times for young people seeking gender dysphoria services. The Tavistock is the NHS’ only gender identity clinic for children, but has struggled to adequately see patients quickly enough through its current service model. A new report has suggested that “lengthy” waiting times is putting vulnerable children at “considerable risk” as they seek treatment. Dr Hillary Cass, who has produced the interim report, has suggested that a “fundamentally different” service model…

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Two fifths of LGBTQ+ sexual assault victims do not seek professional help, survey finds

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A new survey has revealed the stark reality LGBTQ+ sexual assault victims face when it comes to seeking help after their ordeal. Content warning: This story may include topics that could make some readers feel uncomfortable. Two fifths of LGBTQ+ victims did not seek help from any organisation or service, it was found. It was also discovered that of those who opted not to report their experience, fears of being judged and not believed were the most common reasons for not doing so at 43% each. Only three in five…

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Trans people waiting years for gender healthcare as demand surges

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When British tattoo artist Eva Echo found the courage to come out as transgender, she quickly sought specialist medical care to help her transition. More than four years later, she is still waiting for her first appointment. Echo, who is part of a potential legal challenge to England’s National Health Service (NHS) over waiting times, said the delay left her “drowning” in gender dysphoria – the distress caused by someone’s gender identity not matching their body. “There’s no way to tell where I am on the list or when I’m…

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