Whittington LGBTQ+ Network

Today, on #TransDayOfRemembrance, we honour and remember the lives lost to anti-trans violence. At Whittington Health, we stand with our trans colleagues, patients, and community in solidarity and support. Everyone deserves safety, respect, and dignity. 💙

LGBTQIA+ Cancer Care Event Open to all people part of the LGBTQIA+ community affected by cancer as well as health & social care professionals. You are welcome to attend with a friend or partner. Click here for more information and to book your place: buff.ly/4epLLyt

It's the first day of Pride Month 2024 🥳 Happy Pride everyone! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Watch this space to see what we are up to over the course of the month

This week is #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek We have put together a handy list of numbers if you need them! Be kind to your mind 💙🧠

Read more and have your say 👇 gov.uk/government/con… #TransRightsAreHumanRights🏳️‍⚧️

Happy #TransHistoryWeek! 🏳️‍⚧️ This week, we're honouring the vibrant & diverse history of the trans community, celebrating trailblazers who changed the world for LGBTQ+ people. Dive into our new blog to hear why we need Trans+ History Week. 🔽 bit.ly/4a4EwJr

@WhitHealth @InnocentMargot Happy Staff Networks Day from the LGBTQ+ network 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Today is #StaffNetworksDay💙 Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us! At Whittington Health we celebrate our diversity and use it as a strength.

Happy Lesbian Visibility Week ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Happy Eid al-Fitr to all celebrating! 💙 Wishing you joy, peace, and blessings as you mark the end of Ramadan. #EidMubarak

On this day, 50 years ago, Switchboard took its first call. Switchboard owes its existence to the unwavering dedication of countless volunteers spanning the past five decades who have had over 4 million conversations in that time.

Thank you to Dan and the Met Police LGBT Team for putting on such an inspiring event for #LGBTplusHM❤️ It was great to share challenges and ideas with other NHS Trusts and community leaders and hear from some amazing speakers!

Too little is being done to protect Trans rights. As a network we are working hard to create an environment where trans people feel safe to be themselves.🏳️‍⚧️ #TransRightsAreHumanRights

Today is the start of #AroWeek (Aromantic Spectrum Awareness Week) 💚 Aro is an umbrella term used by people who experience little to no romantic attraction. Some may feel attraction occasionally, or at varying levels. Find out more ⬇️ stonewall.org.uk/about-us/news/…

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Thank you to everyone who came to see us earlier this week for our LGBT+ History Month stall ❤️ It was great to see so many supporting us! Shout-out to Margot @InnocentMargot for the amazing balloon display! #LGBTplusHM 🏳️‍🌈

Thank you @NHSC_LGBTQ for a great history month event 💙 Very insightful and lots of key things to take back to the network! #LGBTplusHM 🏳️‍🌈

It’s National #HIVTestingWeek! Testing is key to stop #HIV transmissions – and testing is quick, free, confidential and easy.  #ITest If you have #HIV, finding out means you can start treatment and stay healthy. Order your free test kit bit.ly/48IlhoS

Today marks the first day of #LGBTplusHM ❤️ The theme this year is #UnderTheScope We will be celebrating and looking back over the course of the month. Watch this space for more... 👀

The UK Government’s draft trans guidance for schools does not put the best interests of children first, and as such is simply not fit for purpose. Our full statement ⬇️ stonewall.org.uk/about-us/news/…

Today is #WorldAIDSDay❤️ Did you know that if you're on effective HIV treatment you can't pass it on, even if you don't wear a condom. Let's break down barriers and create an inclusive society! #EndHIVStigma