Trans Health, Care & Wellbeing Report
For the past six years, 2012-18, Diversity Trust and Healthwatch have been researching
the health, care and wellbeing needs and experiences of local Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Questioning (LGBTQ+) people.
the health, care and wellbeing needs and experiences of local Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Questioning (LGBTQ+) people.
Summary
The aim of this community based research project was to improve access to health, care and wellbeing for local Trans and/or Non-Binary people and communities.
Between April and December 2017, 225 Trans and/or Non-Binary people from Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES), Bristol, North Somerset, South Gloucestershire, Swindon, Wiltshire and other areas in the South West took part in an online survey, interviews and focus groups.
Key Finding
Trans people face a significant amount of hostility in society and the health care system is a contributing factor.
- Trans people have very poor mental health compared to the rest of the population.
- Trans people’s experiences of the health care system are very mixed.
- Trans people often have to rely on word of mouth to find sympathetic health care professionals.
If you need this report in a different format, please email info@healthwatchbathnes.co.uk or call 01225 232 401.
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Trans Health, Care & Wellbeing Report
Trans Health, Care & Wellbeing Summary Report
