
Redbridge Rainbow Community
About
Redbridge Rainbow Community works with LGBTQ+ people who live, work, socialise or study in the London Borough of Redbridge.
We provide support and signposting, influence policy and practice and run training.
Activities:
- arrange meet-ups for friendship and support and other events
- provide training for local organisations on LGBTQ+ issues
- work with the local council, allies and partners so that the London Borough of Redbridge meets the needs of our diverse community
Report: LGBTQ+ Experiences of Health and Care
In the first half of 2024, Redbridge Rainbow Community, supported by the Healthwatch Redbridge Community Cash Fund ran a rapid research project to explore LGBTQ+ people’s experiences of health and care services, as well as the perspectives of health and care workers.
Issues highlighted include challenges around sharing LGBTQ+ identities, mixed visibility and clarity around LGBTQ+ inclusion, assumptions and misconceptions, apparent variability in levels of training, awareness, or comfort, as well as some specific gaps in services and concerns about whether care services are future-proofed for LGBTQ+ inclusion.
The report includes advice on action planning, top tips for working with LGBTQ+ people and a glossary of common LGBTQ+ terms.
Contact
Simon Shaw
Tel: 020 8553 3116
Email: info@redbridgerainbowcommunity.org.uk
Website: www.redbridgerainbowcommunity.org.uk
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