Puberty11 Dec 2024Scotland to follow UK under-18 puberty blocker banThe temporary ban on drugs being given to under-18s questioning their gender identity had already been extended twice.11 Dec 20249 Dec 2024Puberty blockers: Can a drug trial solve one of medicine's most controversial debates?The government has pledged to determine the evidence - and establish whether the benefits outweigh any potential harms of prescribing puberty blockers to children questioning their gender9 Dec 202429 Oct 2024What's happening with children's gender care in Scotland?A landmark report says "toxicity" of debate is hampering medical research into gender services.29 Oct 202429 Jul 2024Puberty blockers ban is lawful, says High CourtBan on puberty blockers introduced by last government using emergency legislation was lawful, High Court rules.29 Jul 202420 Jul 2024Puberty blocker curb has not led to suicide rise – reviewAn independent review said the language used around the issue on social media was dangerous.20 Jul 20241 Jul 2024Study locates genes which affect start of pubertyCambridge scientists identify six genes which they say "profoundly" affect the timing of puberty. 1 Jul 202411 Apr 2024Gender care 'secrecy' must end - health secretaryVictoria Atkins criticises a "culture of secrecy" in gender support and treatment for children.11 Apr 202410 Apr 2024Children let down by 'weak' gender care - reviewA landmark report says "toxicity" of debate is hampering medical research into gender services.10 Apr 202410 Apr 2024'Toxicity of gender debate' affecting treatment - CassThe Cass Review makes 32 recommendations on how gender services for children and young people should operate.10 Apr 2024...
