National News Trans equality organisation condemns UK government’s blocking of Scotland’s Gender Recognition Bill Scottish Trans, the trans equality project of LGBTI equality and human rights charity the Equality Network, has condemned the UK Government’s announcement that they will seek to block the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health Liz Ridgway to run Trans Can Core sessions in January and February Liz will guide you through 20+ exercises in a 30/40 minute circuit session focussing on your core and abs with some gentle stretching to complete the workout. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
National News Trans equality organisation welcomes passing of the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill Scottish Trans, the trans equality project of LGBTQ+ equality and human rights charity the Equality Network, has welcomed that MSPs have voted, by 86 votes to 39, to pass the Gender Recognition Reform (Scotland) Bill in the final vote today (Thursday, December 22). By Graham Robson • 3 min read
National News LGBTQ+ groups from Dumfries to Shetland support gender recognition reform More than 60 LGBTQ+ organisations from around Scotland have today (Monday, December 19) written to MSPs in support of the Gender Recognition Reform Bill. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
National News Scottish trans equality organisation welcomes Court of Session ruling to uphold trans people’s existing rights Scottish Trans, the trans equality project of LGBTI equality and human rights charity the Equality Network, has welcomed that the Court of Session has today confirmed that the effect of possession of a Gender Recognition Certificate (GRC) remains unchanged from when the Gender Recognition Act 2004 w By Graham Robson • 1 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
Community News The Clare Project needs you! New survey for TNBI community in Sussex The charity is asking the trans, nonbinary and intersex community: what do you need improved in Sussex? What would you like to see? What problems are you facing in the workplace/education? By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Clare Project calls for review into the death of Matty Sheldrick (Content warning) The Clare Project (TCP), the transgender support and community group, has called for a review into the death of Matty Sheldrick, a community member who passed away in November. By Contributor • 3 min read
News Susie Green steps down as CEO of Mermaids Belinda Bell, Chair of Trustees, said: “The Trustees are very grateful to Susie for everything she has done over the last six years to support trans, non-binary and gender-diverse young people and their families, and to build Mermaids into the organisation it is today.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Brighton & Hove to mark Trans Day of Remembrance on Sunday, November 20 The event, which is co-organised by TNBI and LGBTQ+ organisations / charities and is free for all to attend – will run from 12-4pm, and will start with community speakers in Jubilee Square from 12pm, before a performance from Rainbow Chorus, and a light lunch in the neighbouring TLC. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health Trans Can Sport announces new mindfulness programme for trans, non-binary and gender variant people Trans Can Sport said: “Mindfulness is being aware of what is happening in the moment, without judgement. It is a wonderful form of meditation, with a focus on compassion and kindness.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health TransActual UK publishes major new report into transition-related healthcare TransActual UK has published major new research – the Transition Access Survey 2022 – which shines a light on how “the NHS is failing trans people on an industrial scale”. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
