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Transgender women barred from women's football by English and Scottish FAs

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The Morning Lead

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A landmark report in the UK raised concerns over private gender care, which Paul Moran said is also an issue here.

People in need of gender care are turning to private providers due to long waiting lists.

The National Gender Service has advised GPs not to enter shared care arrangements with private clinics.

Dr Paul Moran called on pharmacists to stop dispensing foreign gender healthcare hormone prescriptions.

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Catholic Church

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Healthcare

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Transgender healthcare report recommends all patients receive psychological support in Ireland, not UK

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oregon

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