In 2018, journalist Hannah Barnes stumbled on a curious story involving apparent turmoil at an NHS clinic which was being overwhelmed by children described as experiencing “gender distress”.
Consultant psychiatrist David Bell was a governor at the NHS Trust which ran the clinic. He was trying to blow the whistle on serious failings in the care of these children.
In this episode, David, now retired, and Hannah who is associate editor at the New Statesman, describe what followed.
And how between them, they helped exposed one of the biggest safeguarding and medical scandals in NHS history.
Writer: Julie Bindel
Producer: Samantha Smith
Artwork: Nicole Jones
Actor: Joe Fattorini
Animations: Sarah Vaci (Lordy)
SOURCES OF INFORMATION, ADVICE, AND SUPPORT
The final report of the Cass Independent Review is referenced throughout the series. You can read it here.
The LGB Alliance has a support line if you are 13 – 24 and want to explore your feelings and discuss your experiences in a warm, judgment-free space. The live-chat service is open between 3pm and 6pm on Tuesdays and between 4pm and 7pm on Thursdays. Send them an email at any other time and they’ll get back to you within 48 hours.
Our Duty is an international support network for parents who wish to protect their children from gender ideology. They’ll put you in touch with other parents who want to protect their children from harm.
EPISODE 4: SOMETHING DID GO VERY WRONG