Trans treatment: 'You would be on the waiting list for over 20 years'

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Alice Litman took her own life in May 2022, aged 20. She had been on an NHS waiting list for gender-affirming healthcare for almost three years.

Her father Peter Litman said: "If you were referred tomorrow, you would be on the waiting list for over 20 years before your first appointment."

Anyone feeling emotionally distressed or suicidal can call Samaritans for help on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org in the UK.

In the US, call the Samaritans branch in your area or 1 (800) 273-TALK

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