Mermaids respond to the NHS

[WandaWomblesaurus]

"We have seen the consultation published by NHS England yesterday on the interim service specification for the new Early Adopter services, who will deliver gender services for children and young people from Spring 2023. On initial review, many of the proposals are seriously concerning. We will be further analysing the content, and formulating a robust response with views from our service users."

Oh Mermaids - how much more do you think you can get away with?

They will come back screeching and threatening everyone with child suicide.

I’m not sure anyone will take Mermaids terribly seriously anymore.

But they’re not experts. They’ve told us they’re not experts.

Gosh, I'm amazed they bothered to read it given they haven't bothered to read the Cass review.

I don't think they have read it.

"We have seen the consultation..." But not read it.

"On initial review..." We've read a little bit of it.

"We will be further analysing the content..." We might get round to reading more of it later.

In what capacity do they feel they have any authority on the matter? Idiots.

To change to subject slightly, had there been an update on thier challenge to LGBA charitable status?

The next bit's in November, Eminy

Someone better versed than I will be able to clarify dates

Thanks @Tallisker

But I thought all this scrutiny was a good thing and meant that lots of regional GID centres were going to open and shorten waiting times? 🤔

Nah, they've read a few posts by TRAs and cobbled together a knee jerk reaction.

They deigned to read this then, did they?

bunch of charlatans

But if they’re not experts by their own admission, how can they refute any assertions and recommendations made by actual experts? Or are they claiming to be experts now?

I suspect NHSE will receive a lot of responses to the consultation from those opposed to any attempt to better regulate and safeguard our children. Please consider completing the survey yourself to give a better representative view

Do you happen to have a link? I’m not having any luck with Google.

Agree with @OldCrone

They've not actually read it.

If Mermaids don't like it, the NHS must be on the right track

Ach, they're talking to their supporters. They know they're fucked.

All the reviews coming out are telling lobby groups to stay away from kids, because transing three year olds isn't really on.

They've got a start appealing to the black market or go bust.

@Signalbox
www.engage.england.nhs.uk/specialised-commissioning/gender-dysphoria-services/consultation/confirm_submit

Thanks DameMaud.

Yep. Limping halfheartedly onwards.