For Professionals

Articles aimed at professionals working with LGBTQ+ communities, to provide better service or understand the needs and experiences of LGBTQ+ people.

Articles in For Professionals

LGBTQ+ Unfair Treatment at Work →

If you suspect you’ve been mistreated or discriminated against at work because of your sexuality or gender identity, it can be a confusing and distressing experience to navigate. Here is […]

Hidden Figures: COVID-19 pandemic impact on LGBTQ+ people →

In May 2020, LGBT Foundation published findings from the largest and most substantive research into the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on LGBT communities in the United Kingdom to date. […]

How to Ask About Sexuality and Gender Identity →

When organisations ask about our sexual orientation and gender identity, our authentic selves can be expressed. It can also help our voices be heard when we access new services. In 2021, LGBT Foundation and NHS England launched ‘If We’re Not Counted, We Don’t Count’ to help health and social care services ask about sexual orientation and trans status. The guidance provides tips and case studies and explains why monitoring is so important for supporting LGBTQ+ patients.

Monitoring Sexual Orientation and Trans Status →

Put simply, sexual orientation and trans status monitoring is asking people about their sexual orientation, trans status and gender identity and recording this information. This can be for a variety […]

NHS Rainbow Badge →

The NHS Rainbow Badge was created to be a way for NHS staff to demonstrate that they are aware of the issues that LGBTQ+ people can face when accessing healthcare. […]

Hidden Figures: LGBT Health Inequalities in the UK →

What is Hidden Figures? Hidden Figures is a document that presents our assessment of the health inequalities faced by LGBT communities. Health inequalities arise at different stages of people’s lives, […]

LGBT Foundation Training Academy →

LGBT Foundation’s Training Academy is perfect for businesses and organisations wanting to take their support for LGBTQ+ people, communities and customers to the next level. Our modules set the foundation […]

Pride in Practice →

Pride in Practice is LGBT Foundation’s award-winning programme that works with primary care services to ensure LGBTQ+ people receive inclusive, high-quality healthcare. Endorsed by the Royal College of General Practitioners […]