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RCPCH concerned about reported plans not to ban conversion therapy for transgender people

7 April 2022

RCPCH comments on a reported decision by the UK Government to only ban conversion therapy for gay and bisexual people in England and Wales but not for transgender people.

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All walks of life - a medical student's perspective

4 October 2021

Rebecca Jenkins used to fear the judgements of other people, but by the time she started medical school she was more confident - and open to listening to others' experiences of personal discrimination. Now a third year medical student, she explains how she got involved in the College's Equality, Div...

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RCPCH statement on the ruling in the judicial review, Bell v Tavistock

8 December 2020

We have carefully reviewed this court ruling, which addresses the consent of children and young people to the use of puberty suppressing drugs as part of the treatment of gender dysphoria. We consider that the ruling should not have implications for the general ethical or legal framework for childre...

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Supporting LGBTQ+ children and young people - principle statement

The purpose of this principle statement is to: 1. Clarify our position on the rights of LGBTQ+ people to eliminate discrimination and stigma 2. Understand the needs of LGBTQ+ children and young people 3. Support health professionals in their role of providing support to LGBTQ+ children and young ...

Children and young people voice

Equality, diversity and inclusion

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RCPCH responds to NHS England review of gender identity development services

3 February 2020

NHSE is conducting a review of the specification for this service and associated policies for 2020. It will also set up an independent expert group to make recommendations regarding the use of puberty suppressants and cross-sex hormones.

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Rainbow Health Youth Supporters pack - LGBT+ health experiences

Young people from Central Bedfordshire Youth Voice worked with the RCPCH &Us team to explore Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT+) health experiences. Inspired by the NHS Rainbow Badge Initiative, the group contributed their views, ideas and recommendations for creating LGBT+ aware and acce...

Participation

Children and young people voice

RCPCH &Us

Patient experience

LGBT+

Equality, diversity and inclusion

Individual profile

Dr Mike Farquhar

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State of Child Health &Us 2019: Views from the RCPCH &Us network

We are proud to share voices from the RCPCH &Us network as part of the State of Child Health two years on reports.

Health policy

Participation

Children and young people voice

Wellbeing for children and young people

LGBT+

Resource

State of Child Health &Us 2018: Views from the RCPCH &Us network

This special report brings together views of children, young people and families looking at key themes from our flagship report. These include poverty, mental health, communication, PSHE (personal, social and health education), LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender) and children’s rights.

Children and young people voice

RCPCH &Us

Quality improvement

LGBT+