Question reference: S6W-26396
- Asked by: Jackie Baillie, MSP for Dumbarton, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 21 March 2024
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Current status: Answered by Jenni Minto on 19 April 2024
Question
To ask the Scottish Government how many children and young people have been referred to gender identity services in each year since 2013.
Answer
The Sandyford Young People’s Gender Service, based in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, is the only gender identity clinic in Scotland providing care to those aged under 17 years. This service offers a range of support to young people and their families and accepts referrals from across Scotland.
The information requested is not held centrally. This is a matter for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde as the responsible Health Board.