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| Region | United Kingdom |
| Issue | Gender-affirming care |
| Status | Varies by Region |
| Start Date | Aug 28, 2026 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | In 2026, the NHS stopped all gender-affirming surgeries from being performed in Wales due to “concerns” that surgeries were being referred to at a faster rate than the rest of the UK. There are no similar restrictions in the rest of country but care for minors remains banned. |
| Sources | https://www.wearequeeraf.com/nhs-cancels-all-gender-affirming-surgeries-for-adult-patients-of-welsh-gender-service-with-immediate-effect/ |
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| Status | Varies by Region |
| Start Date | Aug 28, 2026 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | In 2026, the NHS stopped all gender-affirming surgeries from being performed in Wales due to “concerns” that surgeries were being referred to at a faster rate than the rest of the UK. There are no similar restrictions in the rest of country but care for minors remains banned. |
| Sources | https://www.wearequeeraf.com/nhs-cancels-all-gender-affirming-surgeries-for-adult-patients-of-welsh-gender-service-with-immediate-effect/ |