Dozens of children put at risk after gender care failures at GP clinic, inquiry finds
An NHS investigation found that a Brighton GP clinic inappropriately prescribed puberty-blocking drugs and hormones to dozens of children. The clinic has been ordered to stop new prescriptions, and several clinicians are under regulatory review.
Why it matters
This case highlights significant safety failures in gender-affirming care delivery and raises questions about medical oversight for vulnerable minors.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Alison Holt , Social affairs editor and Jim Reed , Health reporter BBC Dozens of children questioning their gender, including some under 13 years old, were inappropriately prescribed medication by a Brighton GP practice, an NHS safety investigation has found.
The report relies on findings from an official NHS safety investigation and includes statements from both the clinic and health officials.
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