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Helen Webberley

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Signalbox · 05/07/2021 11:59

Looks like Helem Webberley's substantive case has finally been listed for 26th July 2021

www.mpts-uk.org/hearings-and-decisions/medical-practitioners-tribunals/dr-helen-webberley-jul-21

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OldCrone · 05/07/2021 15:27

[quote Signalbox]Haven’t they both moved abroad and Gender GP continues from outside of the U.K.?

The Webberley's no longer own Gender GP. It's owned by "Hong Kong based Harland International Ltd, a global organisation which provides advocacy services for LGBTQI+ people around the world"

The Webberley's would be mad to be undertaking any clinical work atm as this would guarantee them being struck off at tribunal. I can't imagine they would be able to get indemnity either as they are both suspended.

www.gendergp.com/about/[/quote]
Twitter thread about GenderGP and the Webberleys' various businesses:
twitter.com/DanialWebb/status/1334617840431886336

GenderGP was founded by Dr Helen Webberley, a GP who was suspended by the GMC in 2018 for running an unlicensed clinic that gave hormones to children as young as 12. Helen moved her clinic to Malaga with her husband Dr Mike Webberley, who was also suspended by the GMC.

After this, things get murky. GenderGP claim that their business was acquired by Harland International, which claims to be "a global organisation providing advocacy services for LGBTQI people globally" and is incorporated in Hong Kong

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Signalbox · 05/07/2021 15:22

@Leafstamp

Seems she’s there in some sort of ‘non-medical advocacy’ role Hmm
Yes. You would think they'd want to distance themselves from her but such is the world of gender/medical ethics they are happy to keep a person with a criminal record and allegations of dishonesty to act as an advocate for their business. It's a back to front world in every way!
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Leafstamp · 05/07/2021 14:54

Seems she’s there in some sort of ‘non-medical advocacy’ role Hmm

Leafstamp · 05/07/2021 14:51

Is this not her?

www.gendergp.com/meet-the-team/

Leafstamp · 05/07/2021 14:50

Ah, thanks @Signalbox. I got myself a bit confused there.

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Signalbox · 05/07/2021 14:38

Haven’t they both moved abroad and Gender GP continues from outside of the U.K.?

The Webberley's no longer own Gender GP. It's owned by "Hong Kong based Harland International Ltd, a global organisation which provides advocacy services for LGBTQI+ people around the world"

The Webberley's would be mad to be undertaking any clinical work atm as this would guarantee them being struck off at tribunal. I can't imagine they would be able to get indemnity either as they are both suspended.

www.gendergp.com/about/

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PenguindreamsofDraco · 05/07/2021 14:37

Christ, if you're regarded as too risky for the Tavi...

Outhere · 05/07/2021 14:36

Well, that took a turn. I decided to have a look at some of the tribunal outcomes and to get a feel for their sanctions. A Dr who didn't phone in sick for a shift (plus filled in her timesheet wrong) just once, suspended for a year. I then thought I'd look to see an example of a Dr who had been struck off and stumbled into the most vile Dr (Scout leader & Church elder) who had been inappropriately messaging children. I didn't finish reading it, but what I did read was grim. I'm pleased he was struck off, a paediatrician no less.

In good news, it does look like they set the bar high.

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Signalbox · 05/07/2021 14:28

@SpindleWhorl

Is this doctor linked to the Tavistock GIDS, does anyone know?
I don't think HW worked for the Tavi. From the Appleby case I got the impression that even they had concerns about her practice and made a referral to the GMC.
Helen Webberley
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Leafstamp · 05/07/2021 14:21

@Signalbox

As her husband is also a doctor, sadly I'm guessing they'll still be able to run their business even if she is struck off?

No he is also suspended and awaiting a hearing date.

Haven’t they both moved abroad and Gender GP continues from outside of the U.K.?

www.gendergp.com/

Leafstamp · 05/07/2021 14:18

Watching.

I know a doctor who had to report a colleague (loose sense of the word). It not a thing done lightly and to be suspensd (like Helen Webberley’s husband already has been) is equally grave.

PronounssheRa · 05/07/2021 14:18

The tribunal will also inquire into the allegation that, on 5 October 2018 at Mid Wales (Merthyr Tydfil) Magistrates’ Court, Dr Webberley was convicted of two counts in relation to the carrying on or managing of an independent medical agency without being registered under the Care Standards Act 2000, and was fined £12,000.

The criminal conviction www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-46400184

SpindleWhorl · 05/07/2021 14:09

@SpindleWhorl

Is this doctor linked to the Tavistock GIDS, does anyone know?
Sorry, stupid question. Of course she is.

See Sonia Abbleby tribunal case.

SpindleWhorl · 05/07/2021 14:02

Is this doctor linked to the Tavistock GIDS, does anyone know?

Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g · 05/07/2021 13:59

I am not medically trained nor do I have a background in science. However, I'd be surprised if in their heart of hearts any medic or scientist thought it was a good idea for a doctor to be prescribing these drugs to children without having advanced training in paediatric endocrinology. Neither Webberley has this.

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Signalbox · 05/07/2021 13:59

Gosh how interesting. Let's hope safeguarding of children is put first and foremost.

I'm sure it will be.

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CardinalLolzy · 05/07/2021 13:46

Gosh how interesting. Let's hope safeguarding of children is put first and foremost.

highame · 05/07/2021 12:45

These sorts of cases always hit the headlines so one hopes the Tribunal will be mindful

highame · 05/07/2021 12:42

Watching and waiting with interest

heathspeedwell · 05/07/2021 12:38

Some background on the Webberleys for anyone who hasn't come across them before: www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/cambridge-news/transgender-treatment-nhs-webberley-jayden-16504026

ScreamingMeMe · 05/07/2021 12:34

Interesting. Thanks for the update.

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Signalbox · 05/07/2021 12:34

It's a long case...

26 Jul 2021 to 15 Oct.

I guess they've got a lot to get through!

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Signalbox · 05/07/2021 12:32

As her husband is also a doctor, sadly I'm guessing they'll still be able to run their business even if she is struck off?

No he is also suspended and awaiting a hearing date.

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heathspeedwell · 05/07/2021 12:22

As her husband is also a doctor, sadly I'm guessing they'll still be able to run their business even if she is struck off?

They seem to have had expensive advice about legal loopholes which allow them to make a lot of money prescribing experimental drugs to vulnerable people.