Motion to ban conversion therapy in Northern Ireland
The Assembly voted 59 to 28 in favour of a motion calling for a national ban on LGBTQ+ conversion therapy.
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NHS gender clinic apologises for waiting times
The Laurels gender clinic has publicly apologised for its five-year-long waiting list.
UN urges UK to ban conversion therapy
UN special rapporteur Dr Ahmed Shaheed urged the government to ban LGBTQ+ conversion therapy.
Former LGBTQ+ advisor “saddened” by disbandment of government panel
Jayne Ozanne has expressed concern after the full advisory panel was disbanded earlier this week.
Study finds one-quarter of LGBTQ+ youth have experienced homelessness
A study by LGBTQ+ homelessness charity akt found 24% had experienced homelessness at some point during the past five years.
UK government disbands LGBTQ+ advisory panel
The UK government’s LGBTQ+ advisory panel has been disbanded after three members quit last month.
UK’s first LGBTQ+ retirement village to open this summer
The first LGBTQ+ inclusive retirement village in the UK is due to open this summer in London.