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NHS England interim trans policy

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Motnight · 24/07/2026 08:47

NHS England has finally (I think yesterday) published "Interim changes to our Trans Equality Policy and Procedures". It states that "whilst we develop an updated policy, trans colleagues should use single sex facilities of their biological sex or a single lockable facility".

This seems like a big step forwards on ensuring safe spaces for biological women. I hope that I am right!

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BridgetYourFortyDaysAreUp · 24/07/2026 09:42

Whatchamacallitt · 24/07/2026 09:37

I wonder whether this will apply to patients too and single sex wards and facilities for patients.

Yes, that would be my question as well.

BridgetYourFortyDaysAreUp · 24/07/2026 09:40

Monstershark · 24/07/2026 09:07

They're probably hoping that saying interim will keep the levels of wailing down , whilst they introduce a proper legal document

Agree. They can then slide the new policy into existence at a quiet time when a lot of the staff (and would-be tantrummers -that's not a word, is it?) are on holiday. Simples.

Whatchamacallitt · 24/07/2026 09:37

I wonder whether this will apply to patients too and single sex wards and facilities for patients.

Whatchamacallitt · 24/07/2026 09:20

Motnight · 24/07/2026 09:15

I don't. It's on the intranet.

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Ah that's a shame. Can you screen shot it? Not doubting you I'd just like to see the whole post.

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Motnight · 24/07/2026 09:15

Whatchamacallitt · 24/07/2026 09:07

Interesting. Do you have a link to it?

I don't. It's on the intranet.

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Monstershark · 24/07/2026 09:07

They're probably hoping that saying interim will keep the levels of wailing down , whilst they introduce a proper legal document

Whatchamacallitt · 24/07/2026 09:07

Interesting. Do you have a link to it?

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Motnight · 24/07/2026 09:06

@ItsCoolForCats totally agree. Up until a little while ago those of us in NHSE were actually having to complete online training that had incorrect legal information about the rights of trans people. So even this is positive. NHSE are obviously having to be dragged kicking and screaming into acknowledging the law.

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ItsCoolForCats · 24/07/2026 09:02

This does seem positive, but why is it interim? It is clear what they need to do to be compliant with the law.

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