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New sexual help project for trans people

By James Ledward
Oct 15, 2011 - 11:57:21 AM
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The LGBT Health Involvement project (LGBT HIP) is asking local trans people to get involved in a new project about sexual health called ‘Clued Up’.

The Claude Nicol Sexual Health Clinic (CNC) will host a special two-hour session for trans people. The clinic will be closed to other service users and healthcare staff will give the low-down on how the clinic works and how to look after your sexual health. The session will be a chance to have some food, give feedback to the clinic and discuss the issues with other trans people in a relaxed, non-judgemental atmosphere.

The initiative is a result of a partnership between LGBT HIP, the CNC and the local Cancer Prevention Team.

Jonathan Roberts, Sexual Health Advisor, said:
“We know that trans people haven’t always found sexual health services as accessible as they might. Sometimes it’s about people’s fears about what might happen rather than how things really are. By taking part, we want trans people to feel empowered to access and make the best use of sexual health services.”

Jules Davies, a Sexual Health Advisor also involved, added:
“Our services are open to everyone but we always want to make sure we’re doing our best for trans people; the best way to do that is to hear from trans people themselves.” Local Cancer Prevention Team Health Trainer, Clare McEwan was delighted to be involved, she told us, “Part of my work is to make sure that everyone knows about how regular screening can help identify any problems early and get the best treatment and I want to make sure that trans people don’t miss out.”

The project is the latest initiative from LGBT HIP, the local project aiming to give LGBT people a voice about healthcare issues and services.

The session will take place on Friday December 2, from 6.30-8.30pm, as part of the World AIDS Day events.

If you would like more information or to book a place, contact Nick Douglas.

Email: nicolas.douglas@tht.org.uk

Telephone: 07919 393708


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