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LGBTQ In Schools! – Creating An Enabling Environment For Pupils

A short film aimed at schools and young people. The purpose of the film is to raise awareness of the experiences Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBTQ) young people have in schools.

This film has been made possible through the support of Merlin Housing Society who grant funded the Diversity Trust to carry out a series of events with local schools.

We are grateful to the many people who have participated in the making of the film including the Director for Children, Adults and Health, and the teachers and other school professionals. We are particularly grateful to the LGBTQ young people who have given some very personal accounts of their experiences at school.

Special thanks to Alphabets LGBTQ youth group, Brimsham Green School and Lakers School.

Watch the film now (via YouTube) Click here for link to YouTube

This is what others have said about the film.

“I thought the film was very good – strong content and good professional production.” Peter Murphy, Director for Children, Adults and Health, South Gloucestershire Council

“This is fantastic and very well made. So grateful for all your support, I know I feel very reassured since being able to tap into your knowledge that we can better support our fantastic young people.” Liz Jones, Lakers School

“I couldn’t be more proud of what you have achieved. Positive, engaging and thought provoking. Well done to you all! Merlin are better as an organisation for having you involved with us.” Cam Kinsella, Merlin Housing

“You all have done such an amazing job – professional, educational and something I know will have a positive impact. Very proud to say we have supported you through funding with this.” Claire Willis, Merlin Housing

“Powerful film and fantastic role modelling by the young people sharing their experiences to support others.” Debbie Geraghty, Plymouth Music Zone

LGBT Health Matters – new online video resource for health care professionals

The purpose of the film is to increase awareness of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) people’s experiences accessing health care and to increase access to health care for LGBT communities.

Trans Health Matters

For the past five years the Diversity Trust has been researching the health needs of LGBT+ people and has found evidence to support national findings on Trans experiences. To continue this work we are please to announce that we are working with the Local Healthwatch across Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol, North Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire to identify the specific needs of local Trans people. Throughout the project we will gather local anecdotes, and patient experiences, from Trans people to feedback to local NHS health service commissioners and providers and to our local Healthwatch.

LGBT+ Health Research Report

We have launched our latest LGBT+ health research report. The report called ‘Evidence for Change’ is published in partnership with the local Healthwatch.

New report on equality, diversity and inclusion needs in substance misuse sector (Bristol)

Read our latest report, a study of equality, diversity and inclusion outcomes for substance misuse services in Bristol for Bristol City Council and Bristol Recovery Orientated Drug and Alcohol Services (ROADS).

Every Victim Matters

Stand Against Racism & Inequality (SARI), the regional charity for tackling hate crime, are very pleased to announce they have secured a new 5 year grant from Big Lottery. The project, ‘Every Victim Matters’, will support victims of hate crime throughout the counties of Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and Somerset. Project partners include The Diversity Trust, Taunton CAB, Compass Disability and Brandon Trust.

Speaking Out On Gender Identity Services

In a potentially significant step for trans people, Healthwatch Devon has issued a major report into the experiences, views and opinions of people using Gender Identity Services in England. Healthwatch has “significant statutory powers to ensure the voice of the consumer is strengthened and heard by those who commission, deliver and regulate health and care … Continued

Domestic Abuse Services Welcome and Support Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans Victims.

Next Link Domestic Abuse services and The Diversity Trust are co-hosting an event to present a report from the project they have been working on together to improve access to domestic abuse services for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans victims. This project has been funded by the Police and Crime Commission. Keynote speaker at the … Continued

How well do our health services serve the local LGBT community

Somerset Clinical Commissioning Group is responsible for commissioning hospitals, community health and mental health services across the county of Somerset. They want to hear from patients and carers about their experiences of using health services. This helps them to check the quality of the services they have bought and better understand the barriers and challenges … Continued

Update! Gay & Bisexual Men in Somerset

We have been working with the Somerset Equality Officers Group (SEOG) to update the gay and bisexual men’s community in Somerset on what has been achieved since we published our research report in February 2015. You can read the research report click here You can read the update here