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City leisure operator 'still losing money'


Published on 2025-02-05 01:23:17 - BBC
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  • A non-profit organisation which took over running a city's leisure centres is still losing money 12 months on from when it started. Freedom Leisure took on the interim running of GL1 and Oxstalls in Gloucester after the Aspire Trust's closure in 2023 and now runs them permanently.

The article from BBC News discusses the ongoing debate over the use of puberty blockers for transgender youth in the UK. Following a review by Dr. Hilary Cass, which highlighted uncertainties about the long-term effects of these treatments, the NHS decided to restrict their use to research settings only. This decision has sparked a divide among medical professionals, with some arguing that the evidence for the safety and efficacy of puberty blockers is insufficient, while others, including many transgender advocates and some clinicians, believe that the restrictions could harm transgender youth by denying them timely medical intervention. The article also touches on the broader implications of this policy change, including the potential for private clinics to fill the gap, and the emotional and psychological impact on families and young people navigating gender identity issues.

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