We are committed to ensuring that people feel welcomed and confident in using our services, no matter who they are, and we work hard to ensure that all our patients feel supported and listened to.
All staff have undergone equality and diversity training, as well as Pride in Practice training. We have recently been visited by and updated our Pride in Practice training, reflecting our commitment to the LGBT+ community. We are all bound by a strict duty of confidentiality, so everything you share with us remains confidential as defined in our Confidentiality Policy.
Useful links and resources
The LGBT Foundation
Website
www.lgbt.foundation
Live Through This
Live Through This exists to support and advocate for our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex and Queer communities when they are affected by cancer.
Its goal is to help patients, survivors, partners and caregivers feel welcome and supported in cancer services. Through peer support, education, and bespoke resource production, its mission is to transform cancer care into a more inclusive environment for everyone.
Website
www.livethroughthis.co.uk
African Rainbow Family
Supporting LGBT+ people of African Heritage and wider Black and Asian Minority Ethnic groups.
Website
www.africanrainbowfamily.org
AKT
AKT supports LGBTQ+ young people aged 16-25 in the UK who are facing or experiencing homelessness or living in a hostile environment.
Website
www.akt.org.uk
GALOP
GALOP support LGBT+ people who have experienced abuse and violence.
Website
www.galop.org.uk
Hadiyah LGBT
Supports LGBTQI+ Muslims.
Website
www.hidayahlgbt.com
Indigo Gender Identity Service
A Greater Manchester based NHS adult gender service.
Website
www.indigogenderservice.uk
Keshet
Supports LGBTQ Jewish people and their families.
Website
www.keshetonline.org
Mermaids
Mermaids work with gender-diverse kids, young people and their families.
Website
www.mermaidsuk.org.uk
Pride in Ageing
A programme that was set up to address the concern that too many LGBT+ people over the age of 50 are living in isolation and still facing discrimination as a result of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Website
www.lgbt.foundation/prideinageing
The Proud Trust
Supports LGBT+ young people.
Website
www.theproudtrust.org
Terrence Higgins Trust
A HIV and sexual health charity.
Website
www.tht.org.uk