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LGBT Health and Wellbeing retweeted
Our outreach sexual health clinic for Trans & Non Binary people starts again on Thursday 9th January, drop in between 1pm and 4pm @ Duncan Place Community Hub.
Find more info here: lgbthealth.org.uk/event/tran…
@WaverleyCare @LGBTHealthy @NHS_Lothian
LGBT Health and Wellbeing retweeted
Our conference takes place next weekend! Keep your eyes peeled this week as we announce some workshops you can take part in on the day. 🏳️⚧️🎨
If you haven't got your ticket yet - sign up now! outsavvy.com/event/22598/sco…
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LGBT Health and Wellbeing retweeted
🏳️🌈Later this month we are hosting an interactive workshop on mental health and suicide awareness with @LGBTHealthy.
Join us on 30 October to explore how you can support and protect yourself and your colleagues. Limited spaces available 👉 bit.ly/3NlyPh7
This #WorldMentalHealthDay we're reflecting on the mental health and wellbeing inequalities experienced by LGBT+ people, and the importance of inclusive workplaces where our community can feel safe, valued and supported💜
You can read our full blog here: lgbthealth.org.uk/inclusive-…
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LGBT Health and Wellbeing retweeted
The UK asylum system is not safe for #LGBTQI+ people seeking refuge. Today, with colleagues from across the sector we have written to @angelaeagle @YvetteCooperMP @SeemaMalhotra1 to urge them to take action to ensure all queer people in the UK are safe.
bit.ly/3Bpkr50
LGBT Health and Wellbeing retweeted
The UK asylum system is not safe for #LGBTQI+ people seeking refuge. Today, with colleagues from across the sector we have written to @angelaeagle @YvetteCooperMP @SeemaMalhotra1 to urge them to take action to ensure all queer people in the UK are safe.
rainbowmigration.org.uk/news…
The UK asylum system is not safe for #LGBTQI+ people seeking refuge. Today, with colleagues from across the sector we have written to @angelaeagle, @YvetteCooperMP and @SeemaMalhotra1 to urge them to take action to ensure all queer people in the UK are safe.
#NewScots
ALT Letter sent to UK Government by LGBT+ coalition (link provided below to online copy)
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You can access the full letter in PDF format here: rainbowmigration.org.uk/wp-c…..
You can read more on the findings from the SEREDA Project which highlight experiences of LGBTQ+ people seeking asylum, and the imminent need to improve systems to guarantee the safety of all queer people in the UK here:
birmingham.ac.uk/news/2024/e…
We're currently recruiting!
Find out more about our People Support Coordinator post via Good Moves ⤵️🌈
People Support Coordinator @LGBTHealthy - a diverse role with a People and HR focus, and would suit a well-organised, people-motivated person who is interested in pursuing a career in HR. Full time, £28,211, Hybrid/Glasgow or Edinburgh. tinyurl.com/yc8cr3um #HumanResources
Today we joined @theGCPH & colleagues in the public & third sector to discuss the findings of our scoping review: the social determinants of LGBT+ health & wellbeing.
Great discussion on LGBTQ+ inequalities, intersectionality & the role of public health in tackling inequality.
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If you’re interested in finding out more about LGBT+ health inequalities, & public health’s role in alleviating them, read the scoping review here:
Huge thanks to Chris from @theGCPH for his commitment to this work.
gcph.co.uk/latest/publicatio…
#LGBTQ #LGBTHealth #PublicHealth
LGBT Health and Wellbeing retweeted
Two important new documents about trans healthcare have been published that we hope could really help to improve services.
@online_his have published national standards for gender identity services and @NHS_Education have published a Transgender Care Knowledge & Skills framework
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LGBT Health and Wellbeing retweeted
Listen to the teaser for the latest episode of the Lead Courageously podcast with Mark Kelvin, CEO of @LGBTHealthy, in which we discussed approaches to leading with courage and compassion in Scotland's LGBT sector.
Listen to the full podcast here: spotifyanchor-web.app.link/e…. .
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Are you #LGBTQIA+?
Over the next month, we’re asking members of the LGBTQIA+ community to tell us where and when they see #AlcoholMarketing targeting them!
Post pictures to #LGBTCommunityNotCommodity 📸
Read more 🔽
alcohol-focus-scotland.org.u…
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LGBT Health and Wellbeing retweeted
Officially launching Trans Complex Healthcare Pathways. If you questions and/or want to participate please DM or e-mail me on [email protected]
LGBT Health and Wellbeing retweeted
GLASGOW we have sorted pride for you! We are back with a pride show for you, followed by our club night “Amanda and eve” 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ tickets are £8 and £2 will go towards @LGBTHealthy ❤️ we hope to see you there! Happy pride!
Tickets: events.humanitix.com/nice-n-…
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Our #LGBTQI+ Experiences of #AlcoholHarm webinar is now available on our YouTube channel! 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Well worth a listen for anyone interested in improving #AlcoholTreatment for #LGBTQI+ people, how #BigAlcohol targets the community & in #AlcoholFree Nightlife
youtube.com/watch?v=WHZpUYuX…
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@ScottishTrans are running a survey to find out what's important to trans and nonbinary people when it comes to choosing a surgery provider. If relevant to you, please consider completing the survey.
More information can be found by following the survey link below.
I’m running a survey to find out more about what matters to trans and non-binary people in Scotland when it come to choosing an NHS surgery provider
link to survey: surveymonkey.com/r/surgerypo…
LGBT Health and Wellbeing retweeted
‘To achieve optimal public health outcomes for all, it is essential to adopt a comprehensive & inclusive approach that addresses the specific needs and challenges of the LGBT community.’ @LGBTHealthy @theGCPH
@ALLIANCEScot @VHSComms @SPHSU_ineq @SP_HSCS
healthandcare.scot/stories/3…
