Mum and daughter, 10, transition to become ‘father and son’ as free public healthcare funds ‘transgender journey’

Ten-year-old Gustavo and 38-year-old Raphael were both born as biological females, but now identify as male.

The child began the transition at age four, while the parent stopped identifying as female last year.

The 10-year-old is an actor who has acted as both cisgender and transgender characters in films.

After beginning the transition, Raphael told local media: "Now I'm Raphael, Gustavo's father."

Gustavo said: "It wasn't difficult to call my mother dad."

The pair are receiving free public healthcare services for their transitions in Sao Paolo, Brazil.

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Raphael is receiving treatment at Campo Limpo Municipal Hospital.

Gustavo is being treated at the Transdisciplinary Outpatient Clinic for Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation at the Institute of Psychiatry and the Pediatric Endocrinology Unit at the Children's Institute of the Hospital das Clinicas.

They both deny their decision was influenced by one another, with Raphael claiming: "It didn't have any influence, but he [Gustavo] gave me strength and courage to face [the transition]."

Last December, puberty blockers were banned for under-18s in Britain due to safety concerns.

Health Secretary Wes Streeting told MPs that the Independent Commission on Human Medicines had ruled the drugs posed an “unacceptable safety risk” to young people.

He said: “It is a scandal that medicine was given to vulnerable young children without proof that it is safe or effective.

“We are working with NHS England to open new gender identity services so people can access the support they need."