With young people, the disabled and the elderly in Labour’s sights as ‘easy targets’ for cuts, the labour movement must remember it’s in the vital interests of us all to defend the groups being picked off, writes DIANE ABBOTT MP
What next after the Cass review?
What next after the Cass review?
GP and co-chair of the Clinical Advisory Network on Sex and Gender LOUISE IRVINE tells Ros Sitwell what the group would like to see in terms of implementing evidence-based healthcare and safeguarding for those experiencing gender issues in the NHS and beyond

What is Clinical Advisory Network on Sex and Gender (CAN-SG), who is it comprised of and what are its concerns?
CAN-SG is a network of over 100 healthcare professionals based in the UK and Ireland, including doctors, nurses, psychologists, therapists, surgeons and midwives.
Several of our members formerly worked in the Tavistock GIDS [Gender Identity Development Service clinic for children and adolescents], and many are currently providing clinical care to people with gender-related issues. Our aims are to:
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