Barriers to correct pronoun usage in healthcare settings

BMC Medical Education, September 2024

Using correct pronouns is an impactful way to establish affirming environments for transgender and nonbinary (TGNB) patients. However, physicians often report struggling with this. This study set out to conduct an initial root cause analysis of factors contributing to medical students and physicians failing to use TGNB patients’ correct pronouns.

Building a Cancer Care Clinic for Transgender and Gender Diverse Individuals

Mayo Clinic proceedings. Innovations, quality & outcomes, October 2024

Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) people experience disparities in cancer care, including more late-stage diagnoses, worse cancer-related outcomes, and an increased number of unaddressed and more severe symptoms related to cancer and cancer-directed therapy. This article outlines plans to address the unique needs of TGD people through a TGD-focused oncology clinic.

Perspectives on conducting “sex-normalising” intersex surgeries conducted in infancy: A systematic review

PLoS Global Public Health, August 2024

Children with intersex variations continue to be subject to elective, irreversible, “sex-normalising” surgical interventions, despite multiple human rights and legislative bodies calling for their prohibition. Our systematic review aims to understand how medical literature reports rationales for “sex-normalising” surgical interventions conducted in childhood.

Reproductive Health in Trans and Gender Diverse Patients: Mind the gap: a nationwide audit of LGBTQ+ inclusion in fertility care providers in the United Kingdom

Reproduction, October 2024

We describe a first-of-its-kind audit of LGBTQ+ inclusivity in fertility care providers across the United

Kingdom. Despite efforts being made to improve LGBTQ+ inclusion in fertility care, our results paint a picture of widespread gaps in clinical and cultural expertise alongside significant barriers to LGBTQ+ inclusion

How to Best Support Transgender and Nonbinary Young People

The Trevor Project, November 2024

Support from others, especially parents and caregivers, is crucial for the well-being of transgender, nonbinary, and gender questioning young people, as it provides a solid foundation for their development and health.

Mental Health Care Access and Use among LGBTQ+ Young People

The Trevor Project, September 2024

LGBTQ+ young people report higher rates of suicidal thoughts and behaviors compared to their heterosexual and cisgender peers.1 Research indicates that many young people experiencing psychological distress and suicidal thoughts often do not seek help; however, those who do are less likely to attempt suicide.

Trans Inclusive Healthcare: A Brief Intro

TransActual, updated November 2024

Ultimately, good trans-inclusive healthcare is simply good patient-centred care. However, there are some issues around healthcare that are specific to trans people or are more likely to apply to trans people.

Trans Inclusive Healthcare?: Trans people’s experiences accessing healthcare in the UK

TransActual

Transgender and non-binary individuals face unique challenges and disparities in accessing healthcare services, including barriers related to discrimination, lack of understanding among healthcare providers, and limited availability of transgender-affirming care.

Heartstopper: 'How Netflix show's eating disorder story helps me'

BBC News, October 2024

The latest series of popular LGBT teen drama Heartstopper is all about Nick and Charlie’s relationship. But this series also brings Charlie’s eating disorder to the fore, a topic that is rarely talked about in the LGBT community despite studies showing it's a common experience.

LGBT+ experiences of bereavement and grief

Safe Aging No Discrimination, October 2024

Emerging from the concept of disenfranchised grief, Cruse Bereavement Support and SAND recognise the travesty of people being excluded from the death and dying of the people they love and the ongoing impact that this has on all concerned. Increasingly, as a society we are talking and hearing more about good deaths and recognise the need to be part of those conversations. This short film highlights the unique additional complexities that need to be validated and considered.

Transgender civil servants report rise in bullying, harassment and discrimination

Civil Service World, September 2024

One in five transgender officials said they were discriminated against at work in 2023, new People Survey data shows

Stonewall UK 
Includes many links to information and support for LGBT communities and their allies.

LGBT Foundation - Home
LGBT Foundation is a national charity delivering advice, support and information services to lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) communities.

LGBT Switchboard 
A helpline that provides an information, support and referral service for lesbians, gay men and bisexual and trans people – and anyone considering issues around their sexuality and/or gender identity. 

Queer / LGBTQIA+ Menopause (queermenopause.com)

My mission is to promote inclusive menopause resources for those who need them, and greater education for therapists and healthcare practitioners about the needs of LGBTQIA+ people in menopause.

NHS ENGLAND Equalites and health inequalities HUB 
Within this hub you will find information about NHS England’s statutory responsibilities around equalities and health inequalities and the national NHS programmes in these areas.

LGBT+ mental health services map

"List of charities and organisations providing mental health and suicide prevention support for people who identify as LGBTQI+."

National Ambulance LGBT Network
"Understanding Trans Service Users: Ambulance Service Perspective "

National LGBT Partnership
"The National LGBT Partnership was established in early 2010, in order reduce health inequalities and challenge homophobia, biphobia and transphobia within public services. The Partnership combines the expertise of thirty-eight key LGBTQIA+ organisations across England, and works closely with many more."

Breaking down the barriers to LGBTIQ+ healthcare inclusive cancer care.

OUTpatients. The UK's LGBTQI+ cancer chairty

We have created this booklet as an overview of some of our core information and training to help you to begin to improve the LGBTQI+ inclusivity of your cancer services.

Working with transgender people in physiotherapy practice

This guidance supports CSP members in improving the health of communities, including people who are transgender, through high-quality physiotherapy

Check out our own LGBT+  book collection  consisting of both clinical and wellbeing books.

New, more dangerous MPOX strain - what can we do?

Queer AF, September 2024

In this episode of What The Pox?, host Martin Joseph explores the resurgence of news about MPOX in 2024 after it is once again declared a global health emergency by the WHO in August 2024. The episode unpacks the spread of the more dangerous Clade 1B virus

2024 LGBTIQ+ Workplace Inclusion Symposium 

Workplace Pride YouTube channel. 17 September 2024. 

The 2024 LGBTIQ+ Workplace Inclusion Symposium brought together thought leaders and professionals to explore the latest research on LGBTIQ+ inclusion. Dr. Erin Cech (University of Michigan) and Prof. Dr. Jojanneke van der Toorn (Leiden University) delivered impactful keynote presentations, delving into groundbreaking studies. A panel of researchers and D&I experts from both the public and private sectors reflected on the findings, sharing practical strategies for fostering inclusive workplaces.  

I've been on PrEP over over 7 years. This is what I've learned

Queer AF, June 2024

"I’ve been taking PrEP for almost 7 years now. During that time, I’ve been crazy enthusiastic about making positive changes to reduce health inequalities. But I have seen how queer health has been mishandled time and time again."

Podcast - Voices from the LGBT+ Community 

United Colours Podcast 

How can we improve LGBTQ+ cancer care? – That Cancer Conversation podcast 

The Provider Podcast: Pride within providers 

LGBT+ Staff Network - Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (leedsth.nhs.uk) 
The network aims to provide a point of contact and support for LGBT+ staff and allies in the workplace.

Make your pledge
The NHS Rainbow Badges initiative started at Evelina Children’s Hospital in London and has quickly gained pace throughout the NHS. We are proud to be joining the movement and making a public commitment to support both patients and staff that identify as LGBT+. 

Increased awareness of the issues surrounding LGBT+ people when accessing healthcare on the part of NHS staff can make significant differences to LGBT+ peoples’ experiences, and, in turn on their physical and mental health.  The badge is a reminder that you can talk to our staff about who you are and how you feel. They will do their best to get support for you if you need it.

NHS confederation 
Health and Care LGBTQ+ Leaders Network 

LGBT+ SPORT AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY 
Check out local sport groups in the Leeds area

Is there a LGBTQ+ information need we are not meeting?

Let us know and we can provide the results with a literature search. 
Request an evidence search - Leeds Libraries

Want to undertake your own LGBT+ health research?

Not sure where to start? We can provide training on how to search and appraise resources on our healthcare databases.
Information Skills Training - Leeds Libraries

Want the lasted LGBT+ health evidence direct to your inbox?

Let us know if you have a speciality or just want the highlights of the latest evidence.
Contact lthstafflibraries@nhs.net for more details.