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Tortoise Media
The Tavistock
inside the gender clinic
From Tortoise, journalist Polly Curtis tells the story of the Gender Identity Development Service for children and young people at the Tavistock. The Tavi, as it’s known, is the only NHS clinic in England and Wales which treats children suffering from gender dysphoria. Its critics have accused it of fast-tracking young people into changing gender. Its supporters argue it has provided help and support, even a lifeline for some. In a few months time the clinic will close. This is the story of what happened.You can listen to the full series ad-free and get access...
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Ratings & Reviews
4.0 stars from 337 ratings
Gentle and sensible
A worthwhile listen which only the most rabid and disingenuous listener from either side of this complex topic could object to.
Nicola Cherry via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 02/02/24
Disappointing
I could sense where this journalist was going from the beginning. Her views were obvious. An honest look at trans youth/trans people and their services (or lack there of) should not been done by someone who has clear opinions for one side themselves. Terrible narrative by Polly.
Emilybobs1 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 01/24/24
I really loved Hoaxed and Dr. Anti-vax in their ability to look sympathetically at all parties involved while still resolutely committing to telling the facts and negative impacts of conspiracies targeting children and their caregivers. That rigor seems to be gone from this series, instead...Read full review »
1.6180339887 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 11/17/23
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