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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
- 6 awesome UK trans prides that are taking place in 2022 you have to know aboutby Newsdesk on June 23, 2022 at 5:43 pm
No matter where you are in the UK you're sure to be close to a transgender pride.
- London’s longest-running men’s leather and fetish club set to closeby Newsdesk on May 31, 2022 at 8:02 am
There's sadness in the leatherman and fetish community today as London's last and longest-running fetish and leather club close its doors.
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.
- Thousands unite for joint Polish and Ukrainian LGBTQ+ Pride parade in Warsawby Josh Milton on June 25, 2022 at 4:26 pm
In a stunning show of solidarity, Poland’s Warsaw Pride and Ukraine’s KyivPride united for a single, joyous Pride parade in Warsaw. On Saturday (25 June), thousands of glittery protesters flooded the streets of Poland’s capital for the Equality Parade, the largest queer event in central Europe. Joining them were 300 members and supporters of the embattled … Continued The post Thousands unite for joint Polish and Ukrainian LGBTQ+ Pride parade in Warsaw appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
- Defiant LGBTQ+ Norwegians stage ‘spontaneous Pride parade’ after Oslo shootingby Josh Milton on June 25, 2022 at 3:12 pm
Norway’s LGBTQ+ community has remained defiant in the face of a mass shooting in front of an LGBTQ+ venue in Oslo by staging a “spontaneous” Pride parade. Only hours before the capital city’s annual Pride parade, a 42-year-old Norwegian citizen from Iran opened fire at three locations in Oslo’s nightlife district in the early hours … Continued The post Defiant LGBTQ+ Norwegians stage ‘spontaneous Pride parade’ after Oslo shooting appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.
LGBTQ Nation
LGBTQ Nation The Most Followed LGBTQ News Source
- Boston Pride returns to the communityby Reverend Irene Monroe on June 25, 2022 at 9:00 pm
ShutterstockBoston Pride disbanded last year, but local community members have brought Pride back to the community without all the big corporate sponsors and lavish parade floats.
- Can we please stop with all the nomad hate?by Michael Jensen & Brent Hartinger on June 25, 2022 at 7:00 pm
Michael JensenWhat if I told you there was a brewing movement where Americans and Western Europeans are starting to adopt an extremely minimalistic lifestyle, eschewing personal possessions and dramatically reducing their carbon footprint?
Gay Star News
Gay Star News The LGBTI World, 24-7
- I’m Big Black Butch and that Bitch… now what?by Charlotte Summers on March 25, 2021 at 1:09 pm
Taking ownership and celebrating all of the things that society tries to deter us with is something professional queer Yaz is doing on a daily basis. Breaking down barriers through open conversations and stunning photography, we get the chance to catch up with Yaz and explore their world. Big Black Butch Bitch – What a…
- Evan Peters Will Play Serial Killer Jeffery Dahmer In New Nextflix Seriesby Charlotte Summers on March 24, 2021 at 11:58 am
Evan Peters has been cast to play serial killer Jeffery Dahmer in a new Nextflix series. Best known for his roles in American Horror Story the star will be diving into one of America worst murderers, who was convicted of killing more than a dozen boys and young men. Titled “Monster: The Jeffrey Dhamer Story”,…
Other News Sites
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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