Additional LGBTQ+ Resources for staff

LGBT Inclusive Mental Health Services - Good Practice Guide

The Mental Welfare Commission have published an updated good practice guide aimed at raising awareness of the rights of LGBT people in hospital and in the community.

The guide is for staff working in mental health wards, community services and primary care services. It may also be helpful for people who identify as LGBT, their families and friends.

The guide is available by clicking this link.

Clinical Conversations - Being Trans in the NHS (Feb 21)

Dr Xan Hughes (pronouns they/them) talks to Dr David Ryan (pronouns he/him) about being an openly transgender doctor working in the NHS. The topics covered include an introduction to some common terminology relevant to talking about trans healthcare and about how easy changes to practices can help both trans colleagues and patients have a better experience.
Dr Xan Hughes is a Foundation Year Two (FY2) doctor working at a large London teaching hospital. Their research interests include barriers to healthcare and widening access especially to preventative care.

Listen to the podcast.