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.
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Man left with fractured eye socket after attack in Birmingham’s Gay Village
Matt Brooks is the latest victim of an anti-LGBTQ+ attack in Birmingham’s Gay Village, leaving him in need of emergency surgery.
Legal challenge launched against years-long wait trans people face for first appointment at NHS gender clinics
With trans young people and adults waiting years to be seen by the NHS, Good Law Project is supporting two adults, Eva and Alex, and two children who can’t be named, in cases against NHS England for failing to offer a first appointment within the legal timeframe of 18 weeks
Scotland makes LGBTQ+ history compulsory in schools
Scotland has made history by becoming the first country in the world to make the teaching of LGBTQ+ history compulsory in schools.
UK Sports Council issues new guidelines on trans inclusion
The new guidelines state that organisers should choose whether they will focus on inclusion or “competitive fairness”.
Theatre Royal Brighton launches Local Heroes discount
To thank local workers Theatre Royal has launched its Local Heroes initiative, in which those who qualify can receive a discount on tickets.
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.