The British LGBT Awards is designed to showcase individuals and organisations that have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the LGBT community. We believe that those who go the extra mile to ensure equality, opportunity and fair treatment for all, regardless of sexuality deserve to be recognised. 2017 BRITISH LGBT AWARDS WINNERS SPECIAL AWARD CAMPAIGNER DEAN EASTMOND In […]
Read moreNational LGBT survey Consultation description Before you start To respond to this survey, you should be: lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or intersex, or have a minority sexual orientation or gender identity 16 years old or over living in the UK Start the survey About this survey We want to know more about the experiences that lesbian, gay, […]
Read moreThe Sexual Offences Act 1967 On the 27th July 2017, it will be fifty years since the decriminalisation of the Sexual Offences Act 1967. But what has life been like since the law changed? Peter Tatchell, explains some of his research in a brilliant Guardian Newspaper article. As well as Riyadh Khalaf, teaming up with BBC 3 to produce […]
Read moreBlood donation rules relaxed for gay men and sex workers Blood donation rules for sex workers and gay men are being relaxed in England and Scotland after improvements in the accuracy of testing procedures. Men who have sex with men can now give blood three months after their last sexual activity instead of 12. And sex workers, who […]
Read moreISSUE IDENTIFIED IN BPL PLASMA PRODUCTS PRODUCTION 19TH JULY 2017 JEFFERSON COURTNEY The Department of Health (DH) published a statement (below) this morning regarding an issue identified during a routine inspection of Bio Products Laboratory (BPL) and their production of plasma derived blood products. The statement says that there was a problem with the computer software which controls the […]
Read moreCampaigner, researcher and founder of Haemosexual, Mark Ward said: “I am so proud to call myself a friend of Charles MacKenzie from Australia. For the first time, on both sides of the planet, victims of the tainted blood scandal are working together. The path to bringing those responsible for terrible human injustices […]
Read moreTwo men in an asexual homoromantic relationship open up about their love Steve Winter and his husband-to-be Thom Gray have opened up about their three-year relationship as asexual, homoromatic men. The couple, who will be getting married later this month, say that people are surprised when they meet them and find they’re just like any other couple. Steve didn’t find […]
Read moreContaminated blood scandal: Labour’s Burnham threatens to go to police The former health secretary says he is prepared to go to the police with the “serious allegations” if the Government does not act. Labour’s Andy Burnham has told Sky News he has “extensive” evidence from victims of the contaminated blood scandal. The former health secretary, who is now mayor of […]
Read more#LoveHappensHere @LondonLGBTPride Hello London Pride in London News Top Stories Emergency services celebrated at Pride in London after fire and terror tests Members of the emergency services who have responded to recent terror attacks and the Grenfell fire disaster are taking part in this year’s Pride in London parade. They are […]
Read morewww.nationaldiversityawards.co.uk The National Diversity Awards – a prestigious black tie event, which celebrates the excellent achievements of grass- root communities that tackle the issues in today’s society, giving them recognition for their dedication and hard work. Charities, role models and community heroes will be honoured at the ceremony showcasing their outstanding devotion to enhancing equality, diversity and inclusion; thus […]
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