LGBT+ History Month

News - 21 February 2024

LGBTQ+ History Month is an important annual event recognising the history of LGBTQ+ civil rights movements, celebrating how far we have come in the fight for LGBTQ+ equality, and reflecting on the discrimination that many people in the UK and around the world still face today for their sexual orientation or gender identity.
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The theme of LGBTQ+ History Month 2024 is ‘Medicine- Under the Scope’, which aims to celebrate the contribution of LGBTQ+ people to medicine and healthcare, including the incredible work of NHS staff across the country. For more information about the theme, including resources for the month, visit the Schools Out page. 

You can read about some amazing LGBTQ+ Britons that have made notable contributions within the field of medicine at Inspirational LBGTQ+ people. 

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