Dr Webberley refers Dr Cass to GMC over review standards
Dr Helen Webberley has made a formal referral to the General Medical Council regarding Dr Hilary Cass, arguing the Cass Review falls short of professional standards expected of registered doctors.16 February 2026
Dr Helen Webberley has taken the step of referring Dr Hilary Cass to the General Medical Council, citing concerns that the Cass Review does not meet the professional standards expected of every registered doctor in the UK. This is a significant action that reflects serious concerns about the conduct and conclusions of the review.
In her full article, Dr Webberley sets out the specific ways in which she believes the review has fallen short of the rigorous, evidence-based standards that should underpin medical practice and guidance. She writes with the authority of someone working in gender medicine, bringing clinical insight to questions of professional conduct and accountability.
Read the full article to understand Dr Webberley's detailed reasoning and the specific professional standards she believes have not been met.