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LGBT+ History Month is a time to celebrate progress and notice where change is still needed. One important area is healthcare as many LGBT+ people still face judgement, misunderstanding, or unequal treatment when seeking support. Why this matters Research shows that LGBT+ people often experience poorer health outcomes. Some report hearing anti-LGBT remarks or feeling dismissed. These experiences can damage confidence and stop people from asking for help again. From recent eng

Sexual abuse and sexual violence can be hard to talk about, many people feel shame or fear, so they stay silent. But silence can stop someone from getting the help they need and one should have to cope alone. What is Sexual Abuse or Sexual Violence? Sexual abuse or violence is any sexual act without consent that causes harm or distress. It can happen to anyone, at any age, and in any community. It is often done by someone the person knows or once trusted, not always a strange

Healthwatch Southend is inviting Deaf people who use British Sign Language (BSL) to take part in a focus group about their experiences of using general practice (GP services). We want to hear directly from Deaf people about what works well, what does not, and what needs to improve when accessing GP services. Why are we doing this? In 2023, Healthwatch Southend held focus groups with Deaf people and found significant inequalities in access to GP services. These included: Lack