Children's health
*Updated 16 May 2025* Puberty blockers are banned in the UK to treat gender dysphoria in under-18s. This decision follows independent, expert advice from the Cass Review and the Commission on Human Medicines The below explains why this decision was …
One in 10 reception aged children are now obese, and one in five children by age 5 are suffering from tooth decay. These children are being set up for a lifetime of health problems, and it's estimated that obesity costs …
Response to High Court ruling on puberty blockers On 29 July 2024, the High Court ruled a ban on puberty blockers introduced by the government was lawful. DHSC's response is below: Health and Social Care Secretary Wes Streeting said: “I …
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