Dozens of children put at risk after gender care failures at GP clinic, inquiry finds

Dozens of children were put at risk of harm due to significant failures in gender care services at a general practitioner clinic in Brighton, an inquiry has found. The safety review into the WellBN clinic revealed that 78 young individuals may have been adversely affected.

The inquiry determined that the clinic administered gender-related medication to these children without conducting the necessary proper checks. This lapse in protocol has raised serious concerns about patient safety and the adequacy of safeguarding measures in place for vulnerable young people seeking gender-affirming care.

The findings highlight potential systemic issues within the clinic's operations and underscore the critical importance of rigorous assessment and monitoring when providing medical treatment, particularly for minors. Health authorities are expected to address the implications of this report and implement corrective actions to prevent future harm.