LGBT History Month – peace, activism and reconciliation

February 6, 2019

February marks the start of LGBT History Month with this year’s theme being peace, activism and reconciliation.

The overall aim of LGBT History Month is to promote equality and diversity by increasing the visibility of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people, their history, lives and their experiences. The month aims to raise awareness of the LGBT community.

Our LGBT Staff Network meets every two months to discuss upcoming news and events regarding LGBT – an open invite is extended to all those who self-define as LGBT and allies.

Please see below upcoming meeting dates for 2019:

• 14 February, 10am-12pm, Sandwell Education Centre – Room 15
• 11 April, 2pm-4pm, City Hospital – Anne Gibson Committee Room
• 20 June, 10am-12pm, Sandwell Education Centre – Room 9
• 29 August, 2pm-4pm, City Hospital – Anne Gibson Committee Room
• 17 October, 10am-12pm, Sandwell Education Centre – Room 15

For more information, please contact swbh.lgbt@nhs.net.