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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Appeals against puberty blockers ruling
Medical professionals appealed against the recent British court ruling to prevent children under 16 from accessing puberty blockers without legal approval.
Trans teen in legal battle with NHS
An English 14-year-old trans boy, Reece (who has not disclosed his full name), is beginning legal proceedings against the NHS after delays to transitional treatment.