On March 6, 2025, the Clinical Advisory Group on Sex and Gender (CAN-SG) hosted a panel to review the progress following Dr. Hilary Cass’s 2024 review of gender identity services for children. The Cass Review highlighted the weak evidence supporting medical interventions for gender dysphoria and emphasised psychological therapy as the preferred management approach. Hannah Barnes discussed the history and closure of the Gender Identity Development Service (GIDS), pointing out missed opportunities and the lack of meaningful patient data. Other panelists emphasised the need for psychotherapy, addressing misinformation, and ensuring ethical considerations in treatment pathways for young patients, while acknowledging the challenges of implementing the Review’s recommendations.
