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LGBTQ+ patients stay up-to-date on preventive care when their doctors are supportive, saving money and lives throughout society 

The Conversation 

When LGBTQ+ patients are unsure if they can be open about their identity and related health needs, it becomes more difficult for them to access high-quality health care. In our recently published research, my colleagues and I found that how LGBTQ+ people are treated at the doctor’s office has a measurable effect on whether they stay up to date with lifesaving preventive care like flu shots, colorectal cancer screenings and HIV testing. 

Factors Associated With Psychological Distress in Parents of LGBT+ People 

Family Process 

Several studies have shown that parents of atypical children have poorer mental health than others. However, little attention has been paid to the health of parents of LGBT+ people. The present study therefore looked for factors that may generate psychological distress in the parents of LGBT+ people. 

Harming children: the effects of the UK puberty blocker ban 

Journal of Gender Studies 

This paper presents an analysis of data from trans children and young people and their parents following the imposition of a UK-wide ban on puberty blockers. The consequences of this ban on trans and non-binary children and young people are analysed revealing very serious adverse effects, less than a year after its imposition, including sharply declining mental health, increased depression, social isolation, anxiety, stress, self-harm, school avoidance and suicide ideation. 

“How am I Going to Live? How am I Going to Pay Rent?”: A Mixed Methods Investigation of Employment, Stigma, and Financial Hardship Among LGBTQ+ Cancer Caregivers 

Cancer Control 

Employment changes among cancer caregivers are common and can result in financial hardship. LGBTQ+ individuals are more likely to live in poverty and experience workplace discrimination than non-LGBTQ+ individuals. This study aimed to assess the impact of caregiving-related employment changes and anti-LGBTQ+ stigma on financial hardship and describe lived experiences with financial hardship and related employment changes among LGBTQ+ cancer caregivers.

LGBTQ+ Britons less likely to feel safe in public than straight Britons 

YouGov 

Importantly, seeing the Pride flag displayed makes queer Britons feel safer. The show of solidarity helps LGBTQ+ Britons feel more secure, with two thirds (67%) saying that seeing the Pride flag displayed in small public settings (like coffee shops, outside people’s houses, etc) makes them feel safer in that area. 

LGBTQ+ learning framework 

Skills for Care 

This learning framework for working with LGBTQ+ people in later life aims to provide a base for identifying the insights, knowledge, understanding and skills that the social care workforce need to help them work affirmatively, inclusively and effectively with individuals from gender and sexually diverse communities. 

What trans and non-binary people told us about GP care 

Healthwatch 

Evidence suggests that transgender and non-binary people often experience poorer health outcomes than the general population. But what barriers do they face to high-quality care? And what would remove those barriers? People told us about administrative hurdles and harmful assumptions about their experiences

EDI: Wake up and smell the coffee 

BMJ Leader 

Too much employer-based activity on EDI is performative, driven by good intentions not by evidence-based practice. That has to change. It has to demonstrably be about improvement not just compliance, about uncomfortable discussions and measurable outcomes anchored in moral courage. 

LGBTQ+ parents face trauma, says mother 

BBC News 

Parents from the LGBTQ+ community face "trauma and discrimination," a mother from Sussex has said. A recent survey found more than half (56%) of LGBTQ+ parents face negative comments about their families. 

Pride in an LGBT+ Affirming Retirement Community 

Royal College of Nursing 

This Blog looks at Tonic, at Bankhouse, the UK’s first LGBT+ affirming retirement community, offering a safe, inclusive space for older LGBT+ people to live with dignity and pride. Beyond housing, it fosters belonging, combats isolation, and champions systemic change in housing and care. 

The media and advertising industry's role in rising transphobia 

Queer AF Podcasts 

This year, for the first time since tracking began, Trans+ rights in Europe retracted, instead of grew. In the UK, hate crimes towards trans people are up nearly 1400% in the last decade. What is the media's role in rising transphobia? 

Tips for Allies of Transgender People

The following are tips that can be used as you move toward becoming a better ally to transgender people.

 

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. 

Queer / LGBTQIA+ Menopause (queermenopause.com)

My mission is to promote inclusive menopause resources for those who need them, and greater education for therapists and healthcare practitioners about the needs of LGBTQIA+ people in menopause.

LGBTQ+ people and cancer treatment  

If you are LGBTQ+ and have cancer, you may have questions about if this will affect your cancer treatment. Sexual orientation and gender identity should not affect your access to the right healthcare. Your healthcare team should offer you care, support and information that meets your needs. But we know that sometimes LGBTQ+ people may face extra challenges in getting the right help.

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.

Working with transgender people in physiotherapy practice

This guidance supports CSP members in improving the health of communities, including people who are transgender, through high-quality physiotherapy

 

 

 

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

 

Gender Reveal 

Podcast series. 

Welcome to Gender Reveal, a podcast about nonbinary and transgender folks. Join us as we interview notable trans guests, analyze current events, answer advice questions and get a little bit closer to understanding what the heck gender is.

 

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

 

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