Health Secretary Demands Transparency on Transgender Doctors’ Records

Wes Streeting calls for urgent reforms after reports reveal disciplinary histories are erased for doctors who change gender.

The General Medical Council (GMC) issues new registration numbers to doctors who transition, erasing public links to past disciplinary records.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting described the practice as 'extremely concerning' and urged the GMC to ensure patient transparency while respecting legal protections for transgender individuals.
The GMC confirmed that 62 doctors have received new registrations after transitioning, but it is unclear if any had prior disciplinary actions.
Critics argue the policy undermines public trust and accountability, with concerns that it could be exploited to conceal past misconduct.
The GMC defends its stance, citing legal obligations under equality and data protection laws, but faces growing pressure to address transparency gaps.