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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.

Reports, special reports and government responses

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1st Report - Health and Social Care and LGBT communities
Inquiry Health and social care and LGBT communities inquiry
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Oral evidence transcripts

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17 July 2019
Inquiry Health and social care and LGBT communities inquiry
Witnesses Rt Hon Matthew Hancock MP, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Baroness Williams of Trafford, Minister for Equalities
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Oral Evidence
3 July 2019
Inquiry Health and social care and LGBT communities inquiry
Witnesses Dr Justin Varney, Director of Public Health, Birmingham City Council, Harri Weeks, Stakeholder Engagement Manager, LGB&T Partnership; Clare Perkins, Deputy Director Priorities and Programmes, Public Health England, Dr Michael Brady, National LGBT Advisor for Health, NHS England, John Stewart, Director of Specialised Commissioning, NHS England
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19 June 2019
Inquiry Health and social care and LGBT communities inquiry
Witnesses Prof Kathryn Almack, School of Health and Social Work, University of Hertfordshire, Debbie Ivanova, Deputy Chief Inspector of Adult Social Care, Care Quality Commission, Jim Glennon, Training and Policy Manager, Opening Doors London, Dr Ju Gosling, Chair, Regard; Prof Catherine Meads, Cambridge Institute of Public Health, Anglia Ruskin University, Peter Thompson, Chief Executive, Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority, Joanne Anton, Policy Manager, Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority
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Written evidence

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Action for Trans Health London (HSC0100)
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Mark Ward (HSC0086)
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Mr Hugh Easton (HSC0041)
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