Trans people in south-west England face the longest delays, the data seen by the BBC shows.
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Trans woman Kaz Self, who waited for five years for an appointment, said the system was "dysfunctional". "As a lone voice it feels that you are hopeless to counteract false narratives and this adds to the anxiety and mental health concerns caused by poor trans healthcare."The South West's only gender identity clinic has the longest backlog, with an average wait of 90 months
"She was put back a year at school due to the anxiety caused by the delays as her mental health deteriorated and she was unable to function in school."The FOI data obtained by the BBC in 2022 shows while waiting lists are growing at the Exeter clinic, fewer people are being seen for their first assessment each year.
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