Telegraph
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/05/19/childline-give-children-advice-trans-hormones-breastbinders/
Childline website's trans community tells teenagers to take hormone blockers in secret
"Critics said the charity – which is partly funded by government grantss_ – had failed in its safeguarding duty by allowing its website to be hijacked by the transgender lobby as a platform for “harmful” advice.
The Charity Commission said it was “aware of concerns” about Childline and was currently deciding whether to investigate."
"The messages were highlighted on social media by James Esses, a former Childline counsellor who was asked to leave after raising concerns that the charity had been captured by the trans lobby.
"The website’s Ask Sam service – written by Childline staff – advised that some transgender people bind their breasts to get over the problem, adding that it should be done in consultation with a doctor because “wearing something tight on your chest can cause medical problems and physical damage”.
All of the messages are moderated before they are published, according to Childline."
"A spokesman for the Charity Commission said: “We are aware of concerns about Childline’s service provision and are assessing the information to determine whether or not this is a matter for the Commission.”
An NSPCC spokesman said: “Childline is – and has always been – here for every child, no matter the issue or concern. Our trained counsellors provide support and impartial advice to children and young people to explore their feelings in a non-directive way. They offer advice on how to cope with worries, how to discuss concerns with trusted adults in their lives and they signpost to available external support. We stand by our approach.”"