LGBT Staff Network #ComeOutForTransEquality

July 14, 2018

LGBT Staff Network #ComeOutForTransEquality

Last weekend London celebrated Pride in the roads of the nations capital, there are many Pride Parades that have happened over the summer, it has been important for members of the LGBT Community and our allies to demonstrate our commitment for all that LGBT Prides represent that of equality, diversity and inclusion of all.

This year has been even more special to be able to celebrate the 70th Birthday of the NHS,  

There was a protest that took place at the begging of London Pride  and whilst everyone has the right to protest, the language used and the opinions expressed by the protesters is one of segregation and  not one of Inclusion.

The original Stonewall Pride protests which took place almost 50 years ago  and these protests included community members from a variety of races, every sexual orientation and gender identity.

SWBH LGBT Staff Network believe that there is no place for transphobia at any pride event, these are about bringing our community together.

Within SWBH we have been working hard to develop a safe and inclusive space for all members of the LGBT community and in the last seven months we have been working with the trust to write and develop the Trans Policy for Staff and the Trans Policy for Patients, these can be found on connect.

We will continue to campaign and to help raise awareness alongside providing support to staff of any sexual orientation, gender identify or expression.

For further information around the work Stonewall is doing around Trans Equality click on the link Stonewall Trans Equality