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Blogs
LGBT+ History month 2018 – Pride and the Miners strikes
In the 1980s a display off solidarity and support was shown by the Lesbian and Gay Community to support a Mining community in Wales, the LGSM Was formed. The Lesbians and Gays Support the Miners (LGSM) was an alliance of lesbians and gay men who formed in support of the striking British minersduring the year-long UK miners strike of 1984–1985. By the end …
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UNISON LGBT Conference 2017 – Update Four – Final Update
The conference continues on Sunday with candidates speaking to support their application to be selected to represent the LGBT Conference at the National Delegate conference. We then hear the selection of motions to be put forward to the National Delegate Conference from the LGBT conference these are as follows We now have a guest speaker …
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UNISON LGBT Conference 2017 – Update Three
The after lunch session resumes with discussions continuing around the Campaigning section of the annual report. motions currently being discussed are Support for the current Labour leadership, Trans and gender non-conforming young people in schools, colleges and universities, this subject had a large debate with personal accounts and experiences people face in the uk. following …
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News
Heres the latest News from the LGBTQ Press, to read more click on the title of each organisation.
The Gay Uk
News – THEGAYUK We Are Gay UK
- Skegness to have its first Pride in 2024by News Desk on February 9, 2024 at 12:47 pm
Pride in Skeggers 2024P
- This is the exact date when gay cruising grounds are the most popularby Jakey on December 19, 2023 at 8:30 am
You'd be surprised at when gay cruising is most popular
Attitude Magazine
Pink News
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news PinkNews covers politics, entertainment, religion and community news for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community in the UK and worldwide.
- This US city has declared itself a ‘sanctuary’ for trans peopleby Sophie Perry on March 29, 2024 at 1:00 pm
The city council in California’s capital, Sacramento, have unanimously voted to declare the city a “sanctuary city for transgender people”. On Tuesday (26 March), council members passed the resolution – which takes effect immediately – that ensures council resources will not be used to criminalise trans people seeking gender affirming care or to cooperate with The post This US city has declared itself a ‘sanctuary’ for trans people appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
- How Beyoncé collaborator Tanner Adell manifested working on Cowboy Carterby Marcus Wratten on March 29, 2024 at 12:44 pm
Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter might feature music legends like Dolly Parton, Miley Cyrus and Willie Nelson, but it’s the collaborations with lesser-known names that are some of the most important. On track two of the sprawling, genre-melding, 27-track record, “Texas Hold ‘Em” hitmaker Beyoncé covers The Beatles’ 1968 track “Blackbird”, stylised as “Blackbiird”. Yet on Beyoncé’s The post How Beyoncé collaborator Tanner Adell manifested working on Cowboy Carter appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
LGBTQ Nation
LGBTQ Nation The Most Followed LGBTQ News Source
- The rainbow flag was an international beacon of hope. Republicans killed it.by Mark Segal on March 29, 2024 at 1:00 pm
The U.S. invented Pride and shared it with the world. Now Republicans want to end it.
- Kansas poised to become 25th state to ban gender-affirming care for minorsby Greg Owen on March 29, 2024 at 11:45 am
The state legislature is expected to override a veto by Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly.
Gay Star News
Other News Sites
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http://www.divamag.co.uk/Diva-Magazine/News/
Health
The following Websites contain information and support for a range of issues…
NHS Choices providing Sexual Health support and information on the nearest services available for you
http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/LGBhealth/Pages/Gayandlesbianhealth.aspx
Lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender in later life
There’s a real diversity of people within the LGBT community and this of course includes older people. At Age UK we think this is something to be celebrated. Whether you’re single, dating, living with a partner, married, or in a civil partnership, there’s information, advice and services available.
http://www.ageuk.org.uk/health-wellbeing/relationships-and-family/lgbt-information-and-advice/lesbian-gay-bisexual-or-transgender-in-later-life/
Derbyshire LGBT+ is Derbyshire’s only LGBT specific support service, we are here to support anyone who is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender or anyone who is having issues with their sexual identity or gender identity, this includes family and friends.
Stonewall provides Information and support for LGBT communities and their allies, Stonewall are here to let all lesbian, gay, bi and trans people, here and abroad, know they’re not alone.
www.stonewall.org.uk/help-advice
Welcome to Galop, the LGBT+ anti-violence charity.
If you’ve experienced hate crime, sexual violence or domestic abuse, we’re here for you. We also support lesbian, gay, bi, trans and queer people who have had problems with the police or have questions about the criminal justice system. We are a completely independent community-led group. Anything you tell us is confidential, and you can contact us anonymously if you choose.
Contact
You can contact us at
Address
UNISON Derby City Branch
Royal Oak House
Market Place
Derby
DE1 3AR
Telephone:
01332 643216 / 643217
Email:
unison@derby.gov.uk.
Facebook
facebook.com/UnisonDerbyCityBranch
Twitter
twitter.com/Unisonderbycity
Hours
Monday—Friday: 9:00AM–5:00PM