CMF regularly makes submissions to Government and other consultations on issues of ethical importance. All of our submissions are accessible here, along with some briefing notes from us or trusted others to help you think through the issues involved. If you're unsure how to complete a consultation, this Quick Guide should help you get started.
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Consultation closed on 23 November 2023
Read the consultation documents
Consultation closed on Friday 24 November 2023
CMF has submitted responses to both these consultations. Submissions can be found via: cmf.org.uk/advocacy/submissions/
This consultation is to seek views on a proposed interim clinical policy on puberty suppressing hormones (sometimes referred to as 'puberty blockers' or 'hormone blockers') for children and adolescents who have early onset gender incongruence or dysphoria. The policy proposition is that puberty suppressing hormones are not recommended to be available as a routine commissioning option.
Consultation documents can be found here.
A guideline document is available here, and the online response form here.
The consultation period ends on 1 November 2023