Closing of GIDS Tavistock
The Gender Identity Development Service (GIDS) at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust, a key provider for trans and non-binary youth, closed amid controversy over its treatment protocols and lengthy waiting times. Its closure prompted the establishment of regional centres intended to provide more accessible and timely care.
Impact & Significance
The closure of GIDS Tavistock prompted a major restructuring of gender identity services for young people in the UK, with plans for regional centres to replace the centralised model. It intensified debate about the appropriate standards of care for trans and gender-diverse youth.
Reference Record
- Date
- 31 March 2024
- Era
- 2020-present
- Sources
- 1
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