"We have concluded that there is not enough evidence to support the safety or clinical effectiveness of puberty suppressing hormones to make the treatment routinely available at this time," an NHS England spokesperson confirmed, according to The Guardian. ...

"We have always been clear that children's safety and wellbeing is paramount, so we welcome this landmark decision by the NHS," said Health Minister Maria Caulfield. "Ending the routine prescription of puberty blockers will help ensure that care is based on evidence, expert clinical opinion and is in the best interests of the child."