Trans people in Glasgow are waiting “224 years” for their first NHS gender clinic appointment, it is claimed.

Currently there are 4,098 people on the list hoping for a first appointment at the Sandyford clinic in the city.

Scottish Greens councillor Holly Bruce said the huge delays would “ cost lives ” and asked what action is being done to reduce the length of time.

Speaking at yesterday’s full council meeting she said: “Without drastic action most people on this list will never be seen and this is of great concern. I cannot express to this chamber enough how much this will cost lives.”

SNP Councillor Chris Cunningham disputed the 224-year figure saying it is actually seven years for adults and six for young people.

He said the data source and its interpretation put forward by

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