Trans health professionals welcome INMO’s decision to lobby for inclusive model of care

GCN covered PATHI's celebration of the INMO's decision to lobby for the implementation of WPATH.

“This landmark step by Ireland’s largest healthcare trade union demonstrates a powerful and progressive commitment to evidence-based, person-centred, and rights-affirming healthcare for trans people in Ireland.”

 “Trans people in Ireland deserve safe, timely, accessible, equitable, culturally competent, and trauma-informed care and this vote marks a crucial step towards making that a reality,” the statement read.

Ryan Goulding, who is the Primary Health Field Representative for PATHI, a lecturer in mental health nursing and a registered mental health nurse, also welcomed the move, saying: “This vote is a clear call for change.”

“It signals strong professional support for trans-affirming care and reflects the growing consensus across the healthcare sector that trans people in Ireland must have access to safe, timely, accessible, equitable healthcare cemented in informed consent.”