By Jenna Taylor and Sophie Molly
Transgender patients in the UK are reeling with anger and fear after the Nottinghamshire GP practice Jubilee Park Medical Partnership announced it will no longer provide transition-related care, including hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Citing lack of funding and the absence of a specific GP contract provision, the practice’s decision leaves patients like Samathy Barratt feeling devastated. For many trans adults, the prospect of losing access to HRT translates into the possibility of a forced and deeply harmful detransition.
This abrupt move has triggered a widespread backlash from the local community, underscoring the significant dangers of losing accessible transgender healthcare. In fact, the severity of the situation—seen by many as a stark escalation in transphobia—has already attracted coverage from Derbyshire Live and Pink News.
A Forced Detransition Is Abuse
Samathy Barratt, a 29-year-old trans woman, told Derbyshire Live about her horror at suddenly losing healthcare. She explained, “If I weren’t to receive testosterone-blocking meds, I would experience a reversal of the transitioning effects.” These bone-chilling words illustrate the real and immediate threat of forced detransition—a practice that has been likened to the cruelest form of conversion therapy. Although the UK government has pledged for years to ban conversion therapy, these measures have not been fully enacted, leaving trans people particularly vulnerable to policies and decisions like that of Jubilee Park Medical Partnership.
A Dangerous Precedent
News of trans adults being denied healthcare has sent shockwaves through the trans community. Many fear they could be next. Just Joshua, co-host of The Gayly Digest podcast, expressed deep concern:
“Jubilee Park Medical Centre’s ban on trans healthcare is dangerous and discriminatory. Denying vital care risks lives and deepens marginalisation. Healthcare is a right, not a weapon—trans people deserve support, not exclusion.”
Another prominent voice in the trans community, Becca, shared her distress:
“I think what the medical centre is doing is appalling. Healthcare is so important for transgender people—transitioning itself through surgery and HRT. These are vital pieces to help trans people feel comfortable and happy in their bodies, with HRT often described as ‘life-saving.’ Wanting to stop access to it will have dire consequences for mental health. It’s also worse because cisgender people will still be allowed access to HRT for menopause, so this is clearly about not allowing trans people their basic right to healthcare. It’s diabolical for a medical practice to feel that this is okay.”
Fear in the Community
The news has left many trans individuals anxious. One local resident shared:
“Hi Sophie. Am I being foolish to panic? We have reports of HRT restrictions that might be starting. The Levy Review could recommend a ‘holistic approach’—which might be code for conversion therapy—instead of HRT, following the Cass Review’s logic. Then there’s the upcoming Supreme Court ruling on ‘what is a woman.’ If we lose that, it’s my red line to leave the country. It would be downhill from there, and I couldn’t handle it. I’m increasingly scared.”
Why This Conflicts with Intersectional Feminism
At the heart of intersectional feminism is the recognition that all forms of oppression are interconnected. This movement understands that trans women, like cis women, face systemic challenges rooted in sexism—but trans women must also grapple with transphobia, which compounds the discrimination they encounter. By discontinuing trans healthcare, Jubilee Park Medical Partnership is actively denying a segment of women and non-binary people the very care that helps them live full and authentic lives.
Intersectional feminism demands inclusive healthcare that respects bodily autonomy and combats oppressive systems—whether they manifest through sexism, racism, homophobia, or transphobia. Restricting HRT for trans women while continuing it for cis women going through menopause not only creates a medical double standard but also contradicts the core feminist principle that all women deserve comprehensive, compassionate care.
A Call to Action
The trans community and its allies refuse to stand by in silence. The decision by Jubilee Park Medical Partnership sets a disturbing precedent that could embolden other clinics to follow suit. It perpetuates the idea that trans bodies are up for debate or can be “corrected” through forced detransition. This chilling reality runs counter to the progress that both the feminist and LGBTQ+ movements have fought so hard to achieve.
Dismantling transphobia is integral to the fight for gender justice. We urge Jubilee Park Medical Partnership to reverse its decision and for local politicians, healthcare commissioners, and the broader community to uphold the principles of intersectional feminism and support the right of trans people to access safe, reliable healthcare.
Contact Information
For further comments or to support local efforts, reach out to Nottinghamshire Local Medical Committee at office@nottslmc.co.uk, or consult advocacy groups such as Gendered Intelligence, Mermaids, or Stonewall for more information on how you can help.
About the Authors
Jenna Taylor and Sophie Molly bring a wealth of experience and passion to their advocacy for transgender rights and healthcare equity.
Jenna Taylor holds degrees in Women’s Studies and Political Science and is currently pursuing a Master of Public Administration (MPA). As an intersectional trans feminist, Jenna’s work focuses on dismantling systemic barriers and advocating for gender justice. With a background as a political strategist and a sexual assault victim advocate, she brings a unique perspective to issues affecting marginalized communities.
Sophie Molly is a dedicated political activist and intersectional feminist committed to advancing policies that promote inclusivity and equality. Sophie’s work emphasizes the importance of recognizing interconnected forms of oppression and advocating for comprehensive solutions that benefit all individuals, regardless of gender identity.
Together, Jenna and Sophie are powerful voices for change, using their platforms to highlight injustices and call for action in support of transgender healthcare and human rights. Follow their insights and advocacy through the links in their names.
