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 Democrat — Eastbourne
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 SmythNo 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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