The Independent Review of Gender Identity Services for Children and Young People (commonly, the Cass Review) was commissioned in 2020 by NHS England and NHS Improvement[1] and led by Hilary Cass, a retired consultant paediatrician and the former president of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.[2] It dealt with gender services for children and young people, including those with gender dysphoria and those identifying as transgender.
The final report was published on 10 April 2024,[3] and was endorsed by both the Conservative and Labour parties.
The review has been criticised by several transgender-related medical organisations, and a number of international medical organisations have expressed disagreement with some of its conclusions.[4][5][6][7]
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- ^ "Cass Review out of step with high-quality care provided in Aotearoa". PATHA – Professional Association for Transgender Health Aotearoa (Press release). 11 April 2024. Archived from the original on 11 April 2024. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ "Cass Review' author: More 'caution' advised for gender-affirming care for youth". WBUR-FM. 8 May 2024. Archived from the original on 9 May 2024. Retrieved 9 May 2024.