NHS Confederation welcomes launch of NHS review to tackle LGBTQ+ health inequalities

Responding to the announcement that the NHS has launched the first review to tackle LGBTQ+ health inequalities, Joan Saddler, director of partnerships and equality at the NHS Confederation, said:

“We welcome this review to help the NHS understand where and why these inequalities persist and what more can be done to meet the needs of LGBTQ+ people.

“Everyone deserves to have a positive healthcare experience and we are deeply concerned that LGBTQ+ people face significant health inequalities, both in terms of access to care and overall health outcomes.

“We support the government’s ambition to create a health system where everyone feels safe, respected, and seen, and we look forward to reading the recommendations in the final report.”

Background
NHS England are calling for submissions of evidence to inform their LGBTQ+ healthcare review. This will focus on LGBTQ+ healthcare barriers; inequalities in access, experience and outcomes; and solutions and best practice. We encourage you to input and contribute – submissions close on 31 August.