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.
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MI6 chief apologises for LGBTQ+ staff ban
Richard Moore, chief of the UK Secret Intelligence Service (MI6), has publicly apologised for the organisation’s historic treatment of LGBTQ+ people.
MP urges government to ban conversion therapy
A handful of MPs have urged UK prime minister Boris Johnson to ban LGBTQ+ conversion therapy, as well as address several other commitments the government has made.
UK LGBTQ+ rights progress halting due to transphobia
ILGA-Europe’s 10th annual report found the UK has dropped significantly in the equality index, moving from the top spot several years ago to 10th place now.
Warwickshire Pride sets up food parcel scheme
Warwickshire Pride, has set up an emergency food parcel scheme to help LGBTQ+ locals
Research finds LGBTQ+ youth in mental health crisis
New research from national LGBTQ+ charity, Just Like Us, has found young queer people are increasingly struggling with their mental health during the pandemic.
Scottish MP opposes non-binary rights bill
Former Scottish Labour leader, Johann Lamont, has put forward amendments to a national hate crime bill which would leave non-binary citizens unprotected from harassment and violence.