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An introduction to working with lesbian, gay and bisexual people: information for health and social care staff

  • Document type:
    Leaflet
  • Author:
    Department of Health
  • Published date:
    30 April 2007
  • Publication format:
    A5
  • Product number:
    278143-A
  • Gateway reference:
    7203
  • Pages:
    4
  • Copyright holder:
    Crown

To deliver a patient-led NHS, services must be fair to everyone and recognise the needs of each individual. The Equality Act (Sexual Orientation) Regulations 2007 make it unlawful for health and social care staff to discriminate unfairly against lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people. This leaflet is intended to support you to ensure that LGB people do not experience discrimination and prejudice in service delivery. It is part of a more detailed package of resources to help you to improve the quality and uptake of health and social care services for LGB and transgender people.

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