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Health and social care and LGBT communities inquiry

Inquiry

Existing evidence shows that health outcomes are generally worse for LGBT people than for the rest of the population. The Government’s recent survey of 108,000 LGBT people found that many had difficulties accessing healthcare services, some had experienced inappropriate questioning and curiosity from healthcare staff, and that many feel their specific needs are not taken into account in their care.

This inquiry will consider whether provision is adequate, whether discrimination is still occurring, and what more needs to be done to improve access to health and social care.

Work news

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“Unacceptable inequalities in health outcomes” for LGBT people “glare out wherever you look”
Women and Equalities Committee publish their report on health and social care and LGBT communities
22 October 2019
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Ministers questioned on improving LGBT health services
Women and Equalities Committee concludes inquiry into LGBT health and social care
12 July 2019
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Progress of making health services LGBT inclusive examined
Women and Equalities Committee questions experts on health and social care and LGBT communities
2 July 2019
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Health and social care inequalities faced by LGBT communities examined
Women and Equalities Committee holds third session into LGBT health and social care services access.
17 June 2019
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Access to health and social care for LGBT communities examined
Women and Equalities Committee questions experts on health and social care and LGBT communities
13 May 2019
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Health and social care and LGBT communities examined
Women and Equalities Committee explores how frontline services can be more inclusive to LGBT people
26 April 2019
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Health and social care and LGBT communities: inquiry launches
Committee launches inquiry to consider whether LGBT health care provisions are adequate
3 August 2018
Total results 7 (page 1 of 1)

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