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Scheme to create 'UK’s first' LGBTQ+ apartments in Manchester gets housing provider

The plans are set to create 100 one- and two-bedroom apartments for older LGBTQ+ people

Manchester Evening News · Mar 27, 2023

Building more inclusive pregnancy services for trans and non-binary people isn't about a culture war

It’s been reported that NHS England has paused plans to deliver a training programme to improve inclusion of gender diversity in pregnancy services. This is following a reported “revolt” by midwives. However, our recent research suggests training is needed and that professionals may actually welcome it.

The Conversation · Jan 30, 2023

The Mancunian Way: Understanding ‘Rainbow Britain’

What does the Census say about LGBT+ communities? PLUS Prisoner injured in brawl AND Bouncing back from Dragon’s Den

Manchester Evening News · Jan 10, 2023

Trans conversion therapy not being banned, despite Government's U-Turn on gay conversion therapy

"Leaving trans & non-binary people out of a conversion therapy ban is completely unacceptable"

Manchester Evening News · Apr 1, 2022

Calls for voter ID bill to be scrapped over barriers it creates for LGBT+ communities

A report released in collaboration with Stonewall and the LGBT Foundation has found various issues surrounding voter ID for the LGBT+ community, in particular the trans and non-binary communities.

Wales Online · Feb 10, 2022

Gay Village venues join forces to raise money for charities after Manchester Pride ends support

"It shows great community spirit helping charities that are so close to the heart of Manchester’s LGBT+ community"

Manchester Evening News · Feb 10, 2022

Fury mounts as Manchester LGBT+ charity severs ties with human rights organisation over ‘extremely damaging’ statements

"Our position from today is clear: EHRC can no longer call itself a true human rights organisation"

Manchester Evening News · Jan 27, 2022