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Trans women no longer to be placed on female-only wards under new NHS England guidance

The Guardian UK Thursday 15 October 2026, 17:15 UTC By Jessica Murray Social affairs correspondent 1 min read
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Rules mean single-sex wards, toilets and changing rooms will now be used by people based on their biological sexTrans women will no longer be placed on female-only wards under new NHS England guidance on single-sex spaces. The new rules, published on Thursday, mean single-sex wards, toilets and changing rooms will be used by people based on their biological sex, not their gender identity.

Rules mean single-sex wards, toilets and changing rooms will now be used by people based on their biological sex

Trans women will no longer be placed on female-only wards under new NHS England guidance on single-sex spaces.

The new rules, published on Thursday, mean single-sex wards, toilets and changing rooms will be used by people based on their biological sex, not their gender identity.

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