Key Info Background The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) is responsible for promoting and enforcing the Equality Act 2010. This includes producing Codes of Practice, or guidelines, to support stakeholders “to understand the [Equality] Act, exercise their rights, and meet their responsibilities”. One of the Codes of Practice the EHRC produces is a ‘Code […]
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Statement in response to Continued Criminal Ban on Puberty Blockers
Thursday 12th December 2024 As LGBTQ+ sector organisations, we are deeply disappointed that the UK Government has decided to continue criminalising the prescription of puberty suppressing medicines for trans children and young people outside of a proposed NHS research study. Every single child and young person, across all nations of the UK, should be able […]
#TransJoyIsReal
TKT Pride Month Campaign 2024 Happy pride month 2024! We are celebrating at the Kite Trust with the launch of our #TransJoyIsReal campaign. Trans. Joy. Is. Real. Yup. Repeat that to yourself. At The Kite Trust, fun is pretty high up the list of our priorities and joy is to be found in all sorts of […]
Our Statement in Response to the Cass Review Report
The report acknowledges, and we agree, that the NHS has been failing trans children by not providing the timely and holistic support that all children deserve.
We appreciate having the opportunity for trans young people from The Kite Trust to have a voice as part of the review.