Gender identity specialists accuse psychology body of ‘contributing to fear’

More than 40 psychologists speak out together for first time after ACP-UK's statement on young people's treatment

Some of the most senior gender identity specialists in the UK have accused their professional body of contributing to an atmosphere of fear" around young people receiving gender-related healthcare.

More than 40 clinical psychologists have signed an open letter to the Association of Clinical Psychologists UK in protest at the organisation's recent position statement on the provision of services for gender-questioning children and young people. They say they believe there was a failure to properly consult experts in the field or service users, resulting in a misleading" statement that perpetuates damaging discourses about the work and gender-diverse identities more broadly".