Community News Sussex Health and Care Partnership speaks out for trans inclusion The Sussex Health and Care Partnership (SHCP) has affirmed its commitment to trans and non-binary inclusion. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Study: LGB adults disproportionately affected by poor mental and physical health A new NHS study has found adults who identify as lesbian, gay or bisexual (LGB) are more likely to suffer from poor health. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News Appeal against puberty blockers ruling begins The UK Court of Appeal has heard arguments against a ruling which aimed to prohibit young trans people from accessing puberty blockers. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Community THT say: ‘discriminatory blood donation restrictions remain’ “Discriminatory blood donation restrictions remain despite changes for gay and bisexual men,” says Terrence Higgins Trust By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Community Worthing Pride donates 200 tickets to NHS staff Worthing Pride has recognised the hard work and dedication of local NHS staff by donating 200 free tickets to this year’s annual LGBTQ+ event By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Brighton NHS introduces trans-inclusive terms The Brighton NHS Trust is the first in the country to implement trans-inclusive language regulations for its maternity services. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Community 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 By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community The NHS and Metrobus launch Covid-19 Mobile Vaccination Unit The NHS and Metrobus launched one of the UK’s first Covid-19 Mobile Vaccination Units in a bus yesterday in Crawley, targetting hard-to-reach and vulnerable communities. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community The Brighton Centre opens as vaccination centre The Brighton Centre opened today as a large vaccination centre covering the whole of Sussex, which marks another milestone in the vaccination programme. Over 125,000 people have now received a vaccination across our region to date. Sussex Community NHS Foundation Trust has produced a short film to e By Graham Robson • 1 min read
General News Male nurse suffers homophobic harassment Three women have been arrested after an incident on January 12, where they entered the Royal Liverpool Hospital and harassed staff, including hurling homophobic abuse at a male nurse. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Community CNWL launches LGBTQ+ Progress Badge Pin badges withLGBTQ+ flag will appear across Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) from February By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community Sir Ian McKellen among first to receive Covid-19 vaccine 81-year-old actor and LGBTQ+ activist, Sir Ian McKellen, is among the first to receive the new Covid-19 vaccine. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
