Biden restores LGBTQ+ health protections
Biden has reversed a Trump-era policy which allowed for healthcare professionals to discriminate against LGBTQ+ citizens.
Healthcare
US Trans woman denied Covid-19 vaccine
A trans woman in Oklahoma was denied a Covid-19 vaccine on the basis of a “mismatched ID”.
Campaign against Alabama anti-trans bill
Activists hosted a virtual rally to campaign against an anti-trans healthcare bill in Alabama.
Arkansas set to enforce LGBTQ+ healthcare discrimination bill
A bill which would allow healthcare providers to discriminate against LGBTQ+ people been sent to the governor’s desk.
Study confirms LGB people more likely to experience poor mental health
A recent study as confirmed that gay, lesbian and bisexual people are more likely to suffer from poor mental health compared to heterosexual people.
Healthwatch warns of dentistry crisis
Healthwatch England has announced a dental crisis as a result of local Healthwatch, including Brighton & Hove, sharing concerns from local people trying to access dental services during the pandemic