GMC referral concerns about Dr Hilary Cass detailed
Helen Webberley has published the full list of concerns she raised in her GMC referral of Dr Hilary Cass, responding to public requests for transparency.17 February 2026
Following requests from readers and colleagues, Helen has made public the specific concerns she raised when referring Dr Hilary Cass to the General Medical Council. This transparency allows people to understand the basis of her concerns and to form their own judgement about the issues at stake.
The referral represents a significant moment in the ongoing discussion about gender-affirming care, clinical governance, and the role of independent review in medical practice. Helen has chosen to share these details in full to ensure the conversation remains grounded in facts rather than speculation.
Read the complete list of concerns and Helen's reasoning in the full article.