Trans NHS Staff Network

Here to promote Trans Inclusion work in the NHS, celebrate role models & allies. To link up incredible trans nurses, doctors, health professionals & NHS staff.

[Trans NHS Staff Network @TransNHS]

With over 800 NHS executive directors in #NHS ZERO are out as Trans or Non Binary. At least 8 should identify as Trans or Non Binary if It wasn't for discrimination & #Transphobia. We are requesting allies join us in tweeting your local trust to ask #WhereAreTheEight? #BLFI

[Trans NHS Staff Network @TransNHS]

@CrichtonJones @samarcand @QEGateshead Thank you for being such strong #NHSTransAllies we value you and your willingness to be positive visible allies :)

[Trans NHS Staff Network @TransNHS]

@CrichtonJones @samarcand @QEGateshead Thank you for being such strong #NHSTransAllies we value you and your willingness to be positive visible allies :)

[Dr Joanne Fillingham she/her/hers @jkfillingham]

I’m in solidarity with the trans community. Archaic, discriminatory thoughts & actions, transphobia, have no place in our society. #socialjustice

Take time to learn more if this is new to you or if you feel challenged by it. I’m happy to have a conversation. #NHSTransAllies

[OT_Expert @OT_Expert]

This..

Absolutely this, @NHSLeader
I am a #Trans Ally too

Solidarity @TransNHS

#TransRightsAreHumanRights
#TransIsBeautiful
#LoveNotHate #NHSTransAllies

[OT_Expert @OT_Expert]

@NHSLeader @TransNHS Right there with you ❤️🏳️‍⚧️

[Health and Care LGBTQ+ Leaders Network @NHSC_LGBTQ]

We are deeply concerned about the decision to exclude trans people from the conversion practices ban. In this letter signed by EDI network chairs of @NHSC_LGBTQ @hcwomenleaders and @NHSC_BMELeaders, we urge the government to reconsider this decision https://t.co/dQz3aulAcF

[BHRUT NHS 🏥 @BHRUT_NHS]

An amazing photo of a rainbow behind our new rainbow crossing at Queen's Hospital 🌈 These represent our support for LGBT+ inclusivity within our Trust 🏳️‍🌈 Look out for the rainbow crossing coming to King George Hospital soon!

[Lord Amraze Khan 🌈 (He/Him) Chartered MCIPD @YourEDIDude]

Enough is enough.

I have a message for all those keyboard warriors, nasty bullies and poisonous journalists,

Leave my friend @Tara_Hewitt alone. I proudly stand with her. You have no right to tarnish her. It’s NOT on.

#TransWomenAreWomen #Transrights

[Trans NHS Staff Network @TransNHS]

Thank you :)

[NHS Confederation @NHSConfed]

Today @Voa1234, @SeanDugganMHN, @peterjmolyneux, @samanthallen, @doumsday3 and @Ifti_Majid have written to @trussliz to share deep concern about the decision to exclude trans people from the ban on conversion practices. https://t.co/kE0947RSkN

[NHS Confederation @NHSConfed]

Today @Voa1234, @SeanDugganMHN, @peterjmolyneux, @samanthallen, @doumsday3 and @Ifti_Majid have written to @trussliz to share deep concern about the decision to exclude trans people from the ban on conversion practices. https://t.co/kE0947RSkN

[Lyds || free Palestine ����🇸 @hellyeahlydia]

The NHS should never allow for transphobia - hopeful all my future colleagues will speak out against this and do their upmost to protect trans patients!!

[CSPDisAbility @cspdisability]

@JackAChew @AlexMacKenzie11 @NHSLeader @TransNHS @thecsp @GreetJanssens And I also completely knew why I was writing my replies from this account. It is important that our networks stand together against such discriminatory behaviour. @csplgbtqia and @cspbame are our friends and colleagues, more importantly our allies.

[CSP LGBTQIA+ Network 🏳️‍🌈⚧🏳️‍⚧️ @csplgbtqia]

@cspdisability @JackAChew @AlexMacKenzie11 @NHSLeader @TransNHS @thecsp @GreetJanssens @cspbame Your allyship @cspdisability is strong and well received against hate, division, discrimination, and the targeting of populations at a time when compassion and support are needed most https://t.co/EKJUSHEMfg

[Annie Dixon she/her 🧜🏻‍♀️🏳️‍🌈💙 @anniemarydixon]

To all trans people I know and those I don't, my heart is breaking for you & know that I will continue to be the best ally I can be. I'm also here with an ear if needed or to provide wrap around virtual bear hugs. @TransNHS @PennineCareNHS

[Trans NHS Staff Network @TransNHS]

We would encourage senior teams & all staff to reach out to their trans & non-binary colleagues right now. Many orgs are prioritising wellbeing for their people & trans people's wellbeing matters too. The attacks being faced are horrendous. Please reach out. #NHSTransAllies

[Trans NHS Staff Network @TransNHS]

Thanks for your allyship and support Helen your voice in this space is always sensible and based on evidence. We value working alongside you to achieve equality for all #TransAllies

[Helen Buckingham @buckinghamh]

A short 🧵on risk & discrimination. Early in my year I worked on the long-stay hospital closure programme. One of the things we had to deal with was public perception that people with mental health problems or learning disabilities automatically presented a risk to others.

[Helen Buckingham @buckinghamh]

...but I suspect it's a similar picture - and someone (@Tara_Hewitt?) will know. Let's see policies made based on evidence please, not prejudice.

[Helen Buckingham @buckinghamh]

...should not be adding to the stigma experienced by already marginalised groups. People with mental health problems were and are always more likely to be at risk from others than to present a risk to others themselves. I don't know the stats for people who are transgender...

[Helen Buckingham @buckinghamh]

That stigma around mental health and learning disability hasn't gone away altogether, but it's lessened. And we've worked particularly hard to address it in healthcare settings. When addressing inequalities is supposedly at the forefront of the health agenda now, we really...

[Helen Buckingham @buckinghamh]

Some individuals present a risk to others through their behaviour. The answer is to assess the risk surrounding the individual in the relevant context, not to assume that because they're part of a particular group they'll be a risk. That is discrimination.