Politics Sarah McBride set to become the first openly trans person to be elected to Congress Sarah McBride, who is expected to become the first openly trans person elected to Congress in November, told LGBTQ+ delegates to the Democratic National Convention on Wednesday, August 21 that her candidacy marked a milestone for trans representation. McBride, a candidate for Delaware’s US House sea By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News WellBN, the Brighton-based NHS surgery, officially launches its Trans Health Hub Outreach pathway WellBN, the Brighton-based NHS surgery, has officially launched its Trans Health Hub Outreach pathway, which allows the practice to partially register trans and non-binary (TNBI) patients so they can access Hormone Replacement Therapy through WellBN – while staying with their usual GP for all their By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Transgender News Trans woman stabbed in Southport; man charged with attempted murder A man has been charged with attempted murder after an 18-year-old trans woman was stabbed in Southport. Just after 5.20pm on Saturday,. 27 July, emergency services were called to a report that the trans teenager had been stabbed inside a property. The victim was taken to hospital for treatment and i By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Ban on puberty blockers, introduced by Conservative government, was lawful, the High Court rules A ban on puberty blockers introduced by the Conservatives with emergency legislation was lawful, the High Court has ruled. Campaign group TransActual, and a young person who cannot be named, made a bid to challenge the decision of now-shadow health secretary Victoria Atkins to impose a so-called ‘ba By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News A set of guidelines created to ensure the “safety and dignity” of trans patients A set of guidelines have been created by experts, including those from the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh and the University of Cambridge, to ensure the “safety and dignity” of transgender patients. The guidance, which includes 15 recommendations for the care of transgender people before and after gen By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Pride Trans Pride Brighton & Hove 2024: 45,000+ celebrate Trans Joy at city’s biggest Trans Pride event yet! The vibrant heart of Brighton & Hove was filled Trans Joy on Saturday, July 20 where Trans Pride Brighton & Hove 2024 unfolded in a spectacular display of solidarity, joy, and resilience. The city’s streets came alive with a sea of TNBI & LGBTQ+ flags as an estimated 45,000 people gathered to celebr By Scene Editorial Team • 5 min read
Film Award-winning film Changing The Game, which sheds light on realities for trans teen athletes, to be released on UK streaming platforms post-Olympics Foton.Pictures and Superfilms has announced that their Primetime Emmy-nominated documentary CHANGING THE GAME – a journey of family, sports, love and life, which follows the lives of three transgender high school athletes, will be released post-Olympics on all UK streaming platforms. Directed by Mic By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Trans Pride Brighton Pride Brighton & Hove City Council to fly trans flag this weekend to show “unwavering support” during Trans Pride Brighton & Hove Brighton & Hove City Council will be flying the trans flags this weekend to show “unwavering support” for diverse trans, non-binary and intersex (TNBI) communities and to celebrate Trans Pride Brighton & Hove, the largest TNBI event in Europe, taking place on Saturday, 20 July and Sunday, 21 July. T By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Transgender News Gender Identity Research and Education Society commissioned to create online resource to support trans and gender diverse people with autism The Gender Identity Research and Education Society (GIRES) has been commissioned by NHS England to create an online resource directory to provide information to support trans and gender diverse people with autism and professionals who support them. The online survey asks for responses from trans and By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Film This Friday – a DOUBLE BILL of awesome trans film at the Duke of York Cinema as part of the 11th Annual Brighton International Trans Film Festival This Friday it’s a double bill of trans film at the Duke of York Cinema in Brighton as part of the 11th Annual Brighton International Trans Film Festival, which received a record number of submissions this year. The first screening is of incredible short films from all over the globe with doors at 6 By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Transgender News Trailer of new reality show, showcasing a group of trans women, stirs up intense reactions among viewers The trailer of a new reality show, showcasing a group of trans women, has stirred up intense reactions among viewers, particularly within the LGBTQ+ community, sparking calls for better representation. The trailer of The Gworls Club, which takes place in a lavish Los Angeles mansion, depicts shockin By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Transgender News Transcend Borders: Trans Pride Edition: Brighton event to raise funds for a TNBI refugee/asylum seeker during Trans Pride Brighton To coincide with Trans Pride Brighton, Transcend Borders: Trans Pride Edition, a variety show with poetry, dancing, drag and music to help raise funds for a TNBI refugee/asylum seeker to afford gender-affirming care, is to take place at Daltons in Brighton on Sunday, July 21. Enjoy some poetry, have By Graham Robson • 1 min read
