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.”
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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.
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”.
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.
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.
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Good Law Project’s legal challenge to long-standing trans healthcare delays given permission to proceed to court hearing
Alongside trans-led organisation Gendered Intelligence and four people who have suffered life-altering and, Good Law Project argues, unlawful waits for treatment, Good Law Project applied last December for permission to bring a judicial review against NHS England on six grounds.