British Medical Association says review into gender identity services was ‘robust’ after previously rejecting findings

The trade union representing doctors across the UK has dropped its opposition to the findings of the Cass review of gender identity services across the NHS.

The British Medical Association (BMA) had previously rejected the findings of the landmark review of transgender healthcare, with the medical body refusing to endorse the report’s findings.

The review, published in April 2024 and conducted by Dr Hilary Cass, found children and young people had been let down by a lack of research and evidence on medical interventions, and NHS gender medicine was “built on shaky foundations”.

The BMA’s council voted to oppose the implementation of the review, saying its findings were “unsubstantiated”.