Gender identity healthcare: evaluation of the impact of Scottish Government funding
This report presents findings of an independent evaluation into the impact of Scottish Government funding, as allocated to NHS Health Boards, to implement local work to improve access to, and delivery of, gender identity services. The evaluation covers period between December 2022 and August 2024.
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