Community Corner Switchboard CEO Joe Sainsbury presents trailblazing GP surgery WellBN with Health Inclusion Award This GP Practice is redefining inclusive healthcare. By Scene Editorial Team • 2 min read
News Healthwatch is asking members of trans, non-binary and gender-diverse communities to tell of their experiences when they visit the GP Healthwatch, which gathers the views of users of health and social care services, is asking members of trans, non-binary and gender-diverse communities to tell of their experiences when they visit the GP. According to Healthwatch: “GPs are the gateway to accessing other care, whether gender-related By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News “We want to change the system.” Parents of trans teenager Jason Pulman – who took his own life in April 2022 – call for better support for those awaiting care The parents of Jason Pulman – a trans teenager who took his own life in Eastbourne in April 2022 – have called for more support for children and families awaiting care after a jury inquest found systemic failures by a range of services could have contributed to his death. Jason’s mother, Emily Pulma By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News A set of guidelines created to ensure the “safety and dignity” of trans patients A set of guidelines have been created by experts, including those from the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and the University of Cambridge, to ensure the “safety and dignity” of transgender patients. The guidance, which includes 15 recommendations for the care of transgender people before and after gen By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Features & Longread FEATURE: Making healthcare safer for the LGBTQ+ community Members of the healthcare industry have an opportunity to improve patient safety for everyone. But as studies and stories have shown, minority groups do suffer in the attempt to receive general healthcare. By Contributor • 3 min read
Health SURVEY: How do you feel about NHS health and care services? NHS Sussex has launched a new survey to understand your experiences and views of the health and care services in Brighton & Hove. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health Care Quality Commission downgrades University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust with Royal Sussex County Hospital rated as ‘inadequate’ This latest rating, combined with ratings from previous CQC visits carried out over an 18-month period, has lowered the overall rating for the Trust to “requires improvement”, which means CQC does not consider the Trust to be performing as well as it should and that it must improve. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Birmingham’s Eva Echo announces intention to appeal High Court ruling over transgender NHS waiting times “We disagree with the judgment, which is why we’ll be applying for the chance to appeal.” By Catherine Muxworthy • 2 min read
News Court hears of life-threatening NHS waiting times for trans healthcare from Birmingham Pride’s Eva Echo and other claimants Eva Echo, trans rights activist and Director of Innovation at Birmingham Pride, was one of several claimants who spoke at the High Court about NHS waiting times for trans healthcare. By Catherine Muxworthy • 2 min read
Health TransActual UK publishes major new report into transition-related healthcare TransActual UK has published major new research – the Transition Access Survey 2022 – which shines a light on how “the NHS is failing trans people on an industrial scale”. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Health New report reveals most LGBTQ+ doctors hide their sexual orientation or gender identity at work Most non-heterosexual and trans doctors do not feel comfortable being open at work about their sexual orientation or gender identity because of prejudice and discrimination against LGBTQ+ within the medical profession, shows a British Medical Association (BMA) report. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News NHS Confederation to draw up trans guide for hospitals NHS leaders are drawing up a trans guide for hospitals that will include how to fight anti-trans groups and use inclusive language. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
