LGBTQ+ News Pearl-clutching ‘The Christian Institute’ criticises ‘woke’ NHS England for publishing calendar of awareness days ‘The Christian Institute’, which “promotes a conservative evangelical Christian viewpoint”, has criticised NHS England after it released its 2025 awareness calendar, which marks events such as Trans Awareness Month and International Pronouns Day. The calendar, which is published on the NHS Employers By Graham Robson • 1 min read
FILE PHOTO: Test tube labelled “Monkeypox virus positive” is seen in this illustration taken May 22, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Health Mpox vaccinations extended in London following recent spike in cases The nationwide mpox outbreak vaccination programme is due to come to a close at the end of July, however vaccinations will continue to be available beyond this date in London after 11 new cases were diagnosed within the past few weeks. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News High Court grants permission to appeal decision over trans waiting times Birmingham Pride’s Eva Echo has revealed that following the high court ruling in a case regarding NHS waiting times for transgender patients, an application to appeal the judgement has now been given permission. By Catherine Muxworthy • 1 min read
Health ‘First of its kind’ eating disorder support for young people in Sussex The Spring Tide Eating Disorder Day Service, which has opened its doors in Hove, is the ‘first of its kind’ in the county and only one of four in the South East to offer an alternative to inpatient care. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Health HAVE YOUR SAY: Open letter asks that Government’s opt-out testing programme is extended to all areas with a high prevalence of HIV Leading charities in the fight against HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C have joined forces to call on Public Health Minister Neil O’Brien and NHS England Chief Executive Amanda Pritchard to fund testing for blood borne viruses in emergency departments across the country. By Graham Robson • 1 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
FILE PHOTO: Test tube labelled “Monkeypox virus positive” is seen in this illustration taken May 22, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Health NHS England launches monkeypox vaccination clinic finder The new tool makes it easier for gay and bisexual men to find their nearest vaccination centre and book a monkeypox vaccine. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
FILE PHOTO: Test tube labelled “Monkeypox virus positive” is seen in this illustration taken May 22, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Health LGBTQ+ groups for political parties unite to call for urgent Government action to tackle rising number of monkeypox cases The joint letter to Secretary of State for Health, Steve Barclay MP, has been signed by the LGBTQ+ groups for the Conservatives, Labour, Liberal Democrats, Greens and Scottish National Party. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
General News NHS to allow HIV positive people to access vaccines without disclosing status New NHS England regulations mean people living with HIV will no longer have to disclose their status to get access to Covid-19 vaccinations. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Study finds puberty blockers improve trans youth wellbeing A new study published in PLOS One by the NHS Gender Identity Development Service (GIDS) has found young trans people’s mental health improves when they have access to puberty blockers. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Stonewall at Pride in London in 2015 General News LGBTQ+ organisations apply to join puberty blockers appeal Stonewall, Gendered Intelligence, the Endocrine Society and young people’s sexual health charity, Brook, have applied to join the NHS appeal against the recent court decision to prevent trans people under 16 from accessing puberty blockers. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
