As we near the end of this year's #PRIDE2020
month, we wanted to take this opportunity to state our support for all LGBTQ+ colleagues in the #NHS. It is 50 years since the first Pride event in Chicago which is now celebrated across the world. Follow this thread to read more. 



@MindOutLGBTQ are a national charity based in Brighton who provide mental health services for LGBTQ+ people, by LGBTQ+ people. https://www.mindout.org.uk/
Learn about how you can become an active ally with @stonewalluk's guide for straight allies in the workplace.
https://bit.ly/2CFtD6S
https://bit.ly/2CFtD6S
At NHS Providers, we are proud to wear the rainbow badge. The badges are a fantastic way to show your support for LGBTQ+ colleagues.
The Rainbow Badge initiative originated at @GSTTnhs's @EvelinaLondon to make a positive difference.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3i2Lg0n
The Rainbow Badge initiative originated at @GSTTnhs's @EvelinaLondon to make a positive difference.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3i2Lg0n
@LGBTfdn's Pride in Practice is a quality assurance and social prescribing programme that helps to strengthen and develop primary care services for the LGBTQ+ community. https://lgbt.foundation/prideinpractice
@Forbes' article on how the symbol of the rainbow during the coronavirus pandemic may have impacted people in the LGBTQ+ community. https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiewareham/2020/05/06/should-the-lgbt-community-call-out-nhs-appropriation-of-rainbow-flag/#6723020bd544
@switchboardLGBT's is a national LGBTQ+ information and support helpline, who are open between 10am-10pm everyday. https://switchboard.lgbt/
@stonewalluk's article on 50 years of LGBTQ+ history. Learn more: https://www.stonewall.org.uk/about-us/news/stonewall-uprising-50-years-lgbt-history

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