On this episode of the GenderGP podcast Helen and Marianne are joined by author and sociologist Tey Meadow (she/her). They talk about Tey’s research into trans kids, discuss the challenges facing the families and professionals who support them, and share suggestions...
Researching the attitudes of transgender men and non-binary people to cervical screeening, Dr Alison Berner and colleagues from across the UK have published their latest and important findings in the British Journal of General Practice. “Cervical cancer is the fifth...
In an effort to inform how the NHS can better develop pregnancy and baby content in order to meet the needs of LGBT+ communities, NHS Digital researcher, Owen Beddis, reached out to LGBT+ people for contributions. Having identified existing gaps in healthcare...
A recent post on Reddit highlighted some of the challenges being faced by trans people in the UK, when trying to access collaborative - or shared - care via their GP, this could include blood tests, prescriptions and injection administration. These are stories we are...
The NHS Race and Health Observatory has launched its new website. Established in 2020, the organisation aims to identify and tackle ethnic inequalities in health and social care - focusing on independent research that aims to improve health outcomes, better protect...
In On the 25th of May the Women and Equalities Committee called on Liz Truss, the Minister of Women and Equalities, to comment on the progress that the Government Equalities Office (GEO) has made in supporting LGBT+ people in the UK. During the session, Truss...
Pride Makeup 101 with Jecca Blac Pride season is almost upon us! How we celebrate as a community is going to look different this year, but it is still the perfect opportunity to get glammed up! We reached out to Jecca Blac for some top tips. 1. Start off with bright,...
The UK Government recently announced that it would be holding the nation’s first ever global LGBT conference in June 2022. The event, entitled ‘Safe To Be Me: A Global Equality Conference’, is scheduled to coincide with the 50th anniversary of the first official...
On May 23rd CBS’ 60 Minutes ran a segment reporting on the healthcare challenges facing the trans community in the US. Although the report responds to the legal reforms happening in places like Arkansas that make it illegal to treat transgender youth, and provides...
We are encouraged to see that the Dr Hilary Cass has provided an interim update on behalf of the Independent Review of Gender Identity Services for Children and Young People. In her statement, Dr Cass highlights the pressing need for immediate support for children and...
