Children and Young People

Independent review commissioned by NHS England and NHS Improvement in 2020, led by Dr Hilary Cass (retired consultant paediatrician, former President of the RCPCH). Published April 2024. Examined gender identity services for children and young people provided by GIDS at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust. Found services had expanded rapidly without an evidence base; poor clinical governance; inadequate follow-up of patients; and an unclear rationale for puberty blocker prescribing. Made 32 recommendations. NHS England accepted all 32. GIDS closed March 2024 and was replaced by two new regional services.

This isa system-wide independent investigation into concerns and issues raised relating to the safety and quality of CAMHS provision at West Lane Hospital, Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust. Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trusthas also published an assurance statement on their website here.