Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 25011

NHS: LGBT+ People

Tabled: 20 January 2025
Answered: 29 January 2025

Question

Josh Babarinde

Liberal DemocratEastbourne

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what guidance has been issued on the use of inclusive language by NHS staff with respect to the LGBTQ+ community.

Answer

Karin Smyth
No guidance has been issued to National Health Service staff about the use of inclusive language. The Government expects the NHS to deliver services in line with the Equality Act 2010, having appropriate regard to protected characteristics as defined in t...

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