UK: New policy on sex change therapy

[Natasha]

UK: New policy on sex change therapy

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/8012981.stm
4/23/09

Transgender patients in Wales will now be able to access funding for gender reassignment therapy under a new policy by the Health Commission Wales (HCW).

Previously "exceptional circumstances" had to be applied to funding applications for treatment of gender dysphoria.

The condition means those affected feel trapped in the body of the wrong sex.