We are increasingly asked to assist G.P. practices in Lancashire by providing specialist training. We currently offer 2 different training packages:
“I think that all medical professionals and surgery staff should have an element of LGBT awareness training and this should be delivered as part of a rolling programme of diversity training. I don’t think that staff are intentionally inappropriate, but maybe they just don’t know the right way to be around LGBT people.”
– LGBT community member responding to Fylde & Wyre CCG Charter of Values project
Trans/Gender Identity Awareness:
Trans/Gender Identity Awareness is the most popular training we offer. The session is three hours in duration including a short break.
At the end of the training, delegates will:
- Understand the spectrum of trans and gender identity and the impact on people’s lives as well as accessing services
- Understand when gender identity issues are relevant when working with trans people (and when they may not be)
- Be up-to-date with recent best practice guidelines and protocols for the NHS- including Royal College of Psychiatrists guidelines, GMC Guidance, NHS England Interim Gender Dysphoria Guidelines and recognise how they apply to working with trans people
- Be familiar with referral pathways for Gender Reassignment treatment as well as hormone replacement therapies and routine screening
- Have a clear understanding of the Equality Act and the Gender Recognition Act and how and when they are relevant in your work
This training is CPD accredited
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Trans (LGB&T ) Awareness:
After training delegates will:
- Understand how to reduce the barriers which LGB&T people experience when accessing routine healthcare
- Have a good understanding of the health inequalities and associated risks experienced by LGB&T people
- Know how to support patients accessing gender identity services
- Understand the treatment protocols and routine screening needs of trans people
- Are familiar with best practice guidelines regarding LGB&T patients
For further information contact:
Dr Lewis Turner
Chief Executive
Lancashire LGBT
Tel. 07788294993
Email: lewist@lancslgbt.org.uk