LGBTQ+ Health

Burned out by the binary: how misgendering of nonbinary employees contributes to workplace burnout

The International Journal of Human Resource Management, July 2024

We examine nonbinary employees’ experiences with misgendering in work contexts to understand the consequences. Our findings from interviews with nonbinary individuals revealed that although being misgendered is a common and highly stressful experience, the emotional labor associated with anticipating and reacting to misgendering acts as an additional and more proximal stressor.

Gender-inclusive language in midwifery and perinatal services: A guide and argument for justice

Birth, June 2024

Midwifery has both the opportunity and duty to uphold reproductive justice. Midwifery can be a leader in the decolonization of childbirth and in defending the rights of all childbearing people, the majority of whom are cisgender women. As the systemwide use of inclusive language is central to this commitment, we offer guidance in relation to how inclusive language in perinatal and midwifery services may be realized.

Sexual orientation-related disparities in perinatal mental health among a prospective cohort study

SSM – Mental Health, June 2024

Sexually minoritized women may be at an increased risk of adverse perinatal mental health. We examined sexual orientation-related differences in perinatal mental health (i.e., stress and depression), and antidepressant utilization.

Sibling Support for Transgender and Gender-Diverse Youth: A Scoping Review

Journal of Adolescent Health, July 2024

Sibling support for transgender and nonbinary (TNB) youth has the potential to improve TNB youths' mental health. A scoping review was conducted to map the knowledge of TNB youths' sibling relationships to create a foundation for the development of sibling-based support interventions for TNB youth.

Conversion Practices Guide

LGBT Health and Wellbeing, June 2024

This resource aims to help inform anyone that is supporting, or may come into contact with someone undergoing or having experienced conversion practices. The resource was put together by LGBT Health and Wellbeing, and draws on the experiences that many people affected by conversion practices generously shared.

LGBT Parents Report

Just Like Us, June 2024

This report takes a preliminary look at the experiences of LGBT+ parents, and their children, in the UK. We look at the challenges they face when it comes to education, school communities, and how they feel about raising a family in Britain today.

Supporting your LGBTQ+ workforce

NHS Employers, May 2024

Access a suite of LGBTQ+ related resources and guidance which highlight some of the challenges facing LGBTQ+ staff in the NHS

UNDERSTANDING ISSUES FACING LGBT OLDER ADULTS

This report seeks to increase understanding of the unique needs and experiences of LGBT older adults so that service providers, advocates, the aging network,b and policymakers can consider these challenges when serving this population or passing laws that impact older adults and the LGBT community.

Busting the myths around transition regret and detransition

Xtra, July 2024

Politicians, pundits and transphobic influencers all try to use detransitioners’ experiences as “evidence” that most people who undergo a gender transition regret their decision to do so—a claim that is demonstrably untrue. To set the record straight, Xtra spoke to healthcare providers and therapists to answer some of the key questions about transition regret and detransitioning.

Dear Mamma

The Guardian, June 2024

When Naissa tells his mother Daniela that he identifies as a man she struggles to understand. Through candid personal letters exchanged over three years, Dear Mamma follows Naissa as he stands firmly for his independence and identity, and Daniela as she wrestles with her fear of losing her beloved child.

How to support your LGBTQ+ staff, this Pride month and beyond

Workplace Wellbeing Professional, June 2024

Ensuring your LGBTQ+ staff feel safe and supported all year round – and not just during Pride month – is incredibly important for their welfare and your overall working environment.

LGBTQ+ Inclusion and Support with a focus on neuro-diversity and gender-diversity

The Academy of Fabulous Stuff, June 2024

NHS staff across North East/North Cumbria completed an online survey. This asked about knowledge, skills, awareness and confidence when working with LGBQT+ individuals. LGBTQ+ individuals also completed an online survey. This asked about gender identity, neuro-diversity and mental health.

Making Menopause Inclusive this Pride Month

Workplace Wellbeing Professional, June 2024

We often think of menopause as a female experience – it is – but it is also one that transmen and some non-binary people go through as well. Ovaries are the qualifying criteria for menopause. All these people will have their own struggles with symptoms, relationships and maintaining their career. They need empathy and support.

Stonewall UK 
Includes many links to information and support for LGBT communities and their allies.

LGBT Foundation - Home
LGBT Foundation is a national charity delivering advice, support and information services to lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) communities.

LGBT Switchboard 
A helpline that provides an information, support and referral service for lesbians, gay men and bisexual and trans people – and anyone considering issues around their sexuality and/or gender identity. 

NHS ENGLAND Equalites and health inequalities HUB 
Within this hub you will find information about NHS England’s statutory responsibilities around equalities and health inequalities and the national NHS programmes in these areas.

LGBT+ mental health services map

"List of charities and organisations providing mental health and suicide prevention support for people who identify as LGBTQI+."

National Ambulance LGBT Network
"Understanding Trans Service Users: Ambulance Service Perspective "

National LGBT Partnership
"The National LGBT Partnership was established in early 2010, in order reduce health inequalities and challenge homophobia, biphobia and transphobia within public services. The Partnership combines the expertise of thirty-eight key LGBTQIA+ organisations across England, and works closely with many more."

Breaking down the barriers to LGBTIQ+ healthcare inclusive cancer care.

OUTpatients. The UK's LGBTQI+ cancer chairty

We have created this booklet as an overview of some of our core information and training to help you to begin to improve the LGBTQI+ inclusivity of your cancer services.

Check out our own LGBT+  book collection  consisting of both clinical and wellbeing books.

2024 LGBTIQ+ Workplace Inclusion Symposium 

Workplace Pride YouTube channel. 17 September 2024. 

The 2024 LGBTIQ+ Workplace Inclusion Symposium brought together thought leaders and professionals to explore the latest research on LGBTIQ+ inclusion. Dr. Erin Cech (University of Michigan) and Prof. Dr. Jojanneke van der Toorn (Leiden University) delivered impactful keynote presentations, delving into groundbreaking studies. A panel of researchers and D&I experts from both the public and private sectors reflected on the findings, sharing practical strategies for fostering inclusive workplaces.  

I've been on PrEP over over 7 years. This is what I've learned

Queer AF, June 2024

"I’ve been taking PrEP for almost 7 years now. During that time, I’ve been crazy enthusiastic about making positive changes to reduce health inequalities. But I have seen how queer health has been mishandled time and time again."

Podcast - Voices from the LGBT+ Community 

United Colours Podcast 

How can we improve LGBTQ+ cancer care? – That Cancer Conversation podcast 

The Provider Podcast: Pride within providers 

LGBT+ Staff Network - Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (leedsth.nhs.uk) 
The network aims to provide a point of contact and support for LGBT+ staff and allies in the workplace.

Make your pledge
The NHS Rainbow Badges initiative started at Evelina Children’s Hospital in London and has quickly gained pace throughout the NHS. We are proud to be joining the movement and making a public commitment to support both patients and staff that identify as LGBT+. 

Increased awareness of the issues surrounding LGBT+ people when accessing healthcare on the part of NHS staff can make significant differences to LGBT+ peoples’ experiences, and, in turn on their physical and mental health.  The badge is a reminder that you can talk to our staff about who you are and how you feel. They will do their best to get support for you if you need it.

NHS confederation 
Health and Care LGBTQ+ Leaders Network 

LGBT+ SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY 
Check out local sport groups in the Leeds area

Is there a LGBTQ+ information need we are not meeting?

Let us know and we can provide the results with a literature search. 
Request an evidence search - Leeds Libraries

Want to undertake your own LGBT+ health research?

Not sure where to start? We can provide training on how to search and appraise resources on our healthcare databases.
Information Skills Training - Leeds Libraries

Want the lasted LGBT+ health evidence direct to your inbox?

Let us know if you have a speciality or just want the highlights of the latest evidence.
Contact lthstafflibraries@nhs.net for more details.