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Monkeypox: UN condemns ‘homophobic and racist’ coverage of outbreaks
Denouncing some media reporting of the monkeypox virus, UNAIDS warns of “exacerbating stigma and undermining the response”
NHS
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LGB Brits drink and smoke more and have worse mental health than straight people, says study
A higher proportion of LGB adults (7%) reported ‘bad’ or ‘very bad’ health compared with heterosexual adults (6%).
Culture Sexuality
Here’s how to help a friend struggling with Christmas
Christmas can be difficult for many in the LGBTQ community. Pablo Vandenabeele, Clinical Director for Mental Health at Bupa UK Insurance shares advice for supporting those around you.
Culture Sexuality
LGBTQ NHS heroes: Stories from the pandemic frontline
The first ever Attitude Community Award is dedicated to the unsung heroes keeping us all safe.
Culture Film & TV
‘Bake Off’ sparks Ofcom complaints after Paul Hollywood says rainbows ‘represent the NHS’
Viewers weren't impressed by the remark on this week's episode.
Culture Sexuality
Meet The LGBTQ NHS Heroes Saving Lives During The COVID-19 Pandemic
Further proof that not all heroes wear capes.
Culture Sexuality
Gigi Goode and Dan Stevens lead the Attitude Summer issue
It's time to be louder and prouder than ever with the Pride & Prejudice issue.
News World
PrEP roll-out on NHS England continues to be delayed
The HIV prevention drug was due to be made freely available in April.
Culture Sexuality
‘Gay and bi men should continue to donate blood when they can, despite flawed rules’
A discriminatory system should not mean we refuse to help those in need if we can, writes Freedom to Donate founder Ethan Spibey.
News World
Bus company apologises after ‘rebranding’ Pride flag bus for the NHS
Plymouth Citybus issued a statement after sparking anger and frustration earlier this week.
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Bus company faces backlash over ‘insensitive’ decision to rebrand Pride flag bus as NHS one
The repurposing of the six-stripe Pride flag designed by Gilbert Baker is sparking anger.
Culture Sexuality
Brighton Pride 2021 theme ‘Over the Rainbow’ to honour NHS, key workers and LGBTQ groups
Brighton Pride will return with a message of positivity from 6-8 August 2021.
News World
Medical fetish company donates scrubs to NHS to assist coronavirus fight
MedFetUK says they were contacted last week by NHS representatives trying to source equipment but warns “it should not have to be this way”
Culture Sexuality
‘PrEP on NHS England is a victory for the gay community – but we must not forget that HIV stigma remains’
As the rate of HIV transmissions in the UK declines there's still plenty of work to do, writes Attitude Editor-in-Chief Cliff Joannou.
News World
Trans people enduring up to a three-year wait to be seen by NHS gender identity clinics, figures show
The BBC's Victoria Derbyshire programme has found that long waiting times are forcing trans people in the UK to self-medicate from unregulated sources.
News World
University student sets up fundraising account to help fund his gender confirmation surgery
Matt Trenner was forced to go private due to long waiting times within the NHS
News World
Sadiq Khan calls for UK government to give London’s health care systems support to end new HIV infections by 2030
The Mayor of London has reinforced his previous call to fund the PrEP Impact Trial
News World
Couple offered IVF treatment by the NHS in first case of its kind in Britain
Two years ago, the Scottish government changed their policy allowing any couple to be eligible for free fertility treatment
News World
LGBT and human rights activist Peter Tatchell slams NHS campaign calling for more men to donate blood
Currently gay and bisexual men must be celibate for three months before donating blood
News World
Tory MP claims ministers have ‘mishandled’ transgender issues
Maria Miller called for reforms to be made to give trans people better access to healthcare services