Irish doctors warn of 'lack of clarity' on clinical care for transgender youths after service closure

Doctors report 'many challenges' for Irish clinical services for transgender youths. Picture: iStock

Irish doctors have warned of the challenges faced by young transgender people here due to a "lack of clarity" around alternatives to a now-closed UK service.

Six consultants working mainly in paediatrics, psychiatry, and endocrinology raised nine urgent questions about the direction of care for these patients almost five months after the Tavistock GIDS (gender identify development service) was closed following concerns raised by the Cass Review about use of puberty blockers.