Community News Free workshops on managing and preventing anti-LGBTQ+ harassment Hollaback! is hosting a series of free workshops to teach attendees techniques to manage and prevent anti-LGBTQ+ harassment. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Government sets out plans to ban conversion therapy Liz Truss has announced the government’s proposal to ban LGBTQ+ conversion therapy while launching a 6-week consultation on the matter. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Study: Nearly 70% of intersex people have experienced discrimination in the past year Following Intersex Awareness Day, a new study has found intersex people face disproportionate rates of discrimination. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Quaker leaders demand conversion therapy ban The LGBTQ+ group of Quakers in Britain has issued a statement on conversion therapy, describing the practice as “harmful” and “unethical”. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Survey to explore experiences of LGBTQ+ Christians Launched on World Mental Health Day, a new survey will examine how safe LGBTQ+ people feel in religious spaces. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Government promises to ban conversion therapy in 2022 Nick Herbert has confirmed that the government is planning to introduce a national ban on conversion therapy in Spring 2022. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Study: LGBTQ+ mental health worsened during Trump presidency A study has found the amount of LGBTQ+ people in the US experiencing “extreme mental distress” increased during Donald Trump’s presidency. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Report: 98% of trans people believe healthcare is inadequate According to a survey by Trans Actual, nearly all trans people believe that transition-related healthcare provided by the NHS is inadequate. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Community Covid Report from Switchboard A crucial Health & Inclusion Project by Switchboard has just been released. Jaq Bayles looks into the results Brighton & Hove Switchboard has conducted a major survey into the impact of Covid-19 on LGBTQ+ people in Brighton & Hove, revealing high levels of depression and isolation, along with drug a By Jaq Bayles • 6 min read
Andrew James and his partner. Photo: The Star General News Yorkshire man creates support group after homophobic attack South Yorkshire psychic medium, Andrew James, has launched an LGBTQ+ support group online after he was physically assaulted on a night out. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Community News MindOut CEO steps down After 21 years with LGBTQ+ mental health charity MindOut and 10 years as its CEO, Helen Jones is stepping down By Graham Robson • 1 min read
General News Lil Nas X named suicide prevention advocate of the year by The Trevor Project LGBTQ+ advocacy group, The Trevor Project, has named out gay musician Lil Nas X as its suicide prevention advocate of the year. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
