Agenda item - Trans Needs Assessment Findings and Recommendations

Extract from the proceedings of the Neighbourhoods, Communities & Equalities Committee meeting held on the 5^th October 2015 (copy attached).

45.1         The Board considered a request from the Neighbourhoods, Communities and Equalities Committee to raise the issue of the concerns and frustrations identified in the Trans needs assessment, in relation to waiting lists and access to pathways, especially in relation to specialist services with NHS England.

45.2         Pennie Ford informed the Board that NHS England were aware of matter and that she intended to bring a report to the Board in the New Year.  She noted that specialist services were commissioned by NHS England and asked that the request from the committee be noted and that the Board await the report.  She also noted that Brighton & Hove had been invited to participate in a task and finish group set up by the Regional Director for NHS England that would influence National Policy.

45.3         Councillor Mac Cafferty stated that he had chaired the Trans Scrutiny Panel and it was concerning that access to services for the Trans community were not easily accessible.  He hoped that the forthcoming report would give some positive news and that action could be taken to support this community.

45.4         The Chair noted the comments and suggested that the request and report be noted.

45.5         RESOLVED: That the request from the Neighbourhoods, Communities & Equalities Committee and the intention that a report would be brought to a future meeting on the matter from NHS England be noted.