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Newsnight has done a follow up report on Tavistock Clinic finding that concerns were first raised in 2005

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stumbledin · 01/10/2020 23:33

Unfortunatley didn't here all of this. But Newsnight has had to fight to get hold of a report showing concerns about GIDs are over a decade old.

Started at about 25 minutes into the programme.

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Iamhangingin · 02/10/2020 09:47

It's heart breaking watching this. I know there is nothing we didn't already know but it seems like a perfect storm of trans lobby groups pushing their agenda, widespread lack of funding to support child/teen mental health, lack of support for those with autism, rapidly changing society etc

I does need to be looked at holistically and with so many factors at play it takes a long time to understand what and why we are at this point. I feel so sorry for the young people who have been let down, not just by GIDS but wider service.

ArabellaScott · 02/10/2020 09:27

How many children have been treated in 15 years? How many put on puberty blockers?

Rowling was completely correct when she talked about this being the next scandal.

Chersfrozenface · 02/10/2020 09:21

Nothing on the UK news page of the Guardian's website, I note.

Siablue · 02/10/2020 09:15

This has been going on for 15 years? With all concerns swept under the carpet! I have no words.

I would be very interested in seeing how the 2005 cohort are doing now. They will be adults. We could have had good evidence. I just feel so sad.

HecatesHat · 02/10/2020 08:56

Apols, I started a separate post on this. I find it mind boggling that children with past histories of sexual abuse might be put on puberty blockers for gender dysphoria?!

Chersfrozenface · 02/10/2020 08:35

The story is currently prominent on the BBC News website, so will come to a lot of people's attention.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-54374165

Is this the main reason for all the recent backpedalling?

highame · 02/10/2020 08:31

The case against the Tavistock is being heard next week. This is the one were Keira Bell will give evidence. Her own case is on hold pending the review.

swimlyn · 02/10/2020 01:03

and news item here:
www.bbc.com/news/uk-54374165

nepeta · 02/10/2020 00:50

I forgot my vow never to read YouTube comments. They are a major source of misinformation.

BitOfFun · 02/10/2020 00:37

Watching now, thanks.

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stumbledin · 02/10/2020 00:24

And as a clip on youtube

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stumbledin · 02/10/2020 00:22

Now available to watch - starts at about 26:30 www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000n1gc/newsnight-01102020

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caringcarer · 01/10/2020 23:57

This does not surprise me at all. Teen year are so difficult and confusing it should be screamingly obvious not to give hormone blockers or opposite sex hormones until a child has had time to adjust to all of the natural hormones in their bodies without introducing more confusion to the body.

colouringindoors · 01/10/2020 23:42

Really hope this is the nail in the coffin for GIDS and the medical affirmmodel.

SisyphusAndTheRockOfUntidiness · 01/10/2020 23:39

Colour me surprised. This could be the final nail in the coffin of the NHS. If there is anything left after Coronavirus & Brexit.

colouringindoors · 01/10/2020 23:37

Various people on Twitter saying issues raised over a 15 year period. SadSadSad I really, really hope there are some major law suits soon.

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stumbledin · 01/10/2020 23:37

Should be available online soon at www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000n1gc

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