Welsh Gender Service
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board has been asked by the NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC) to pause referrals for gender affirming surgery and scheduled surgeries through the Welsh Gender Service while an independent clinical review is undertaken. Please see below for more information.
We understand that many patients may have questions about what this announcement means for their care. We have listened to those questions and used them to develop a set of frequently asked questions here: Update FAQs - Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. If you have further questions or concerns, or need some support, please contact us via email: Cav.Concerns@wales.nhs.uk
In light of the recent Supreme Court ruling, we want you to know that you are valid,
and that our commitment to your dignity and safety is unwavering.
This ruling has caused distress, but we want to reassure you that access to
our service and the work of local gender teams is not impacted.
Report a hate incident safely through an advocate at: Hate hurts Wales | GOV.WALES
Find supportive organisations through this link: Support resources for our trans friends and allies | Good Law Project
Policy for non-attenders: If you miss an appointment without having informed us, we will offer one further appointment. If you do not attend this appointment, you will be removed from our waiting list and will need to return to your GP and request a new referral to the Welsh Gender Service.
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