Wales NHS Pauses Gender-Affirming Surgeries Amid Referral Rate Review

Welsh health officials have temporarily halted gender-reassignment procedures to investigate data showing significantly higher referral volumes compared to English healthcare services.

29 Aug, 11:38 — 29 Aug, 11:38

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Wales NHS gender surgeries paused for review into referral numbers

Data suggests "significantly higher" rates of referral for gender-affirming surgery compared with English services, according to the health board.

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Wales NHS Pauses Gender-Affirming Surgeries Amid Referral Rate Review

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