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LGBT+ History Month 2024

LGBT History Month

01 February 2024

Hello!

As we begin LGBT+ History Month 2024, it is a time to reflect on the significance of recognising and celebrating the LGBT+ community. The theme for this year is Medicine - #UnderTheScope, this theme is a poignant acknowledgement of the vital contributions of the LGBT+ community to the field of medicine, but also highlighting the LGBT+ community’s experience in receiving healthcare treatment. 

Why do we recognise it?

LGBT+ History Month was founded in 2005 by Schools OUT UK co-chairs, Paul Patrick and Professor Emeritus Sue Sanders. It was founded to create a dedicated opportunity to share the rich and diverse history of the LGBT+ Community, providing opportunities for everyone to learn more. For so long, LGBT+ individuals’ history was hidden, and this month was created to showcase this history. LGBT+ History Month also detail that this month is to:

  • Claim our Past,
  • Celebrate our Present,
  • Create out Future

 

Why is it important?

Recognising LGBT+ History Month is paramount as it affirms our commitment to understanding, respecting, and celebrating the diversity of the LGBT+ Community. This dedicated month serves as an opportunity to shed light on the historical struggles, achievements, and contributions of the LGBT+ community. It provides an opportunity to discuss positive advancements in society, but also acknowledging that there is still a long way to go.

Below details some of the inequalities that LGBT+ Individuals still face within health care.

LGBT+ Health Inequalities in the UK 

Guide to LGBT+ Month in the Vale:

While the medicine is an important theme, we wanted to expand this theme and discuss health in general. Therefore, throughout February we will be sharing information on the developments on medicine, mental health, and sexual health.

There will also be the first event of a series on LGBTQ+ Families, starting with LGBTQ+ Parenting, which has been organised in collaboration with Cardiff Council and RCT. This will take place online on Wednesday 21st of February at 12pm.

Further details on what will be shared throughout the month can be seen below:

W.C 5th of February

Medicine - Discussing advancements in medicine.

W.C 12th of February

Mental health - Providing resources around mental health.

21st of February

LGBTQ+ Parenting Event (Joining details to follow)

27th of February

GLAM Network Monthly Meeting

W.C 26th of February

Sexual health advancements and advice

 

We really hope this has given you some insight into LGBT+ History Month, and why it is important to celebrate and support the LGBT+ Community. Please also note that we will also be sharing further internal communications surrounding the themes discussed above.

Thank you for your time and attention!

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact GLAM.

Email GLAM

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