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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
- How important is the gay vote in this general election?by Newsdesk on July 3, 2024 at 5:00 pm
The gay vote is a significant and increasingly influential factor in general elections for several reasons: Demographic Size: The LGBTQ+ community represents a considerable portion of the electorate. There has
- Ashford Pride to take place this weekend: June 2024by Newsdesk on June 20, 2024 at 8:49 am
Everything you need to know about Ashford Pride this weekend
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.
- Clare Balding’s wife explains why she might not wear her wedding ring during Olympics coverageby Michele Theil on July 26, 2024 at 4:17 pm
With the 2024 Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony kicking off today, many sports aficionados will be watching the coverage. On the BBC, viewers will be pleased to see the familiar face of seasoned presenter Clare Balding. Balding, who is a lesbian, has covered plenty of sports events in the past, including past Olympic Games, the Commonwealth The post Clare Balding’s wife explains why she might not wear her wedding ring during Olympics coverage appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
- Queer Aussie surfer going for gold at Olympics after overcoming chronic illnessby Michele Theil on July 26, 2024 at 4:13 pm
Australian pro surfer Tyler Wright is a two-time world champion – but now she’s going for gold at the Olympics… although she won’t be anywhere near Paris. This will be Wright’s first Games – amid what she calls a “sausage-fest” in the sport. “As a young girl becoming a woman in surfing, 12 years ago, The post Queer Aussie surfer going for gold at Olympics after overcoming chronic illness appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
LGBTQ Nation
LGBTQ Nation The Most Followed LGBTQ News Source
- Elon Musk’s trans daughter claps back at her “cruel” father who was there “maybe 10% of the time”by Mira Lazine on July 26, 2024 at 8:00 pm
"He was constantly yelling at me viciously because my voice was too high."
- Trump says he has “nothing to do” with Project 2025. Here are his connections to it.by Julianne McShane on July 26, 2024 at 7:01 pm
First of all, his running mate, Sen J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), wrote the forward of a forthcoming book from the head of the initiative.
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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