26 Nov 2020

Inconsistencies in trans healthcare across DHBs

From Morning Report, 8:51 am on 26 November 2020

There are stark inconsistencies in the types of gender affirming healthcare New Zealanders can access across most of New Zealand's 20 district health boards.

This means the healthcare a person can and can't get depends on where they live.

Experts and advocates say this is distressing for many trans New Zealanders.

Reporter Susan Strongman explains.