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Queer Minds Scotland
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A network focussing on LGBTQIA+ Mental Health Research in Scotland and working out how researchers, practitioners and LGBTQIA+ communities can work together to help our community.

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Queer Minds Scotland @queermindsscotland.bsky.social · Apr 11
Join us on 30 April for our next seminar!

Florence Oulds, Policy and Public Affairs Officer at @scottishtrans.bsky.social, will share findings from the recent Scottish Trans and Non-binary Experiences Report

events.bookitbee.com/university-o...

#TransMentalHealth
#MentalHealth
#LGBT
Mental Health and the Everyday Experience of Trans and Non-Binary People
The mental health impacts of negative experiences in daily life for trans and non-binary people
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lgbtiscotland.bsky.social
We recently published our report 'The Erosion of Trans Rights in the UK'. The report is a human rights analysis of the various rights that are at risk following the UK Supreme Court judgment and proposed EHRC Code of Practice.

You can read the report here: www.equality-network.org/wp-content/u...
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July 18, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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📣 New blog: As #GlasgowPride approaches on 19th July, Public Health Practitioner Mohasin Ahmed explores recent work by @alcoholfocus.bsky.social in 'Community Not a Commodity: Examining the relationship between LGBT+ Pride and alcohol' gcph.co.uk/latest/news-...
“The example of the relationship between the alcohol industry and the LGBT+ community, as explored in this blog, highlights how unintentional harms may be produced if those working with the community do not do so in an informed way.”
July 16, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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consortium.lgbt
Thanks to the generosity of The Henry Smith Foundation, Consortium will be awarding a total of £500,000 to youth organisations and groups who are supporting LGBT+ youth aged 14-25 years old across the UK.

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This image has a white background with various pictures of people. The black text reads: Thanks to the generosity of The Henry Smith Foundation, Consortium will be awarding a total of £500,000 to youth organisations and groups who are supporting LGBT+ youth aged 14-25 years old across the UK.
July 2, 2025 at 11:10 AM
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scottishtrans.bsky.social
Happy Non-Binary Awareness Week!

We stand with all Non-Binary people and we hope you can take time to celebrate in your own identity this week. 💛🤍💜🖤

You can read our list of 3 key things to know about non-binary identity here: www.scottishtrans.org/non-binary-a...
In the background there is a long curving nonbinary flag. It says "Happy Non-Binary Awareness Week!" above the Scottish Trans and Equality Network logos.
July 14, 2025 at 11:21 AM
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lgbtiscotland.bsky.social
Today we wrote to the UN Independent Expert on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity alongside 16 other LGBTI+ equality & human rights organisations to raise concerns about the human rights of trans people right now in the UK since the Supreme Court judgment & the EHRC’s proposed Code of Practice.
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July 11, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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What do LGBT+ people really think about alcohol marketing and Pride sponsorships?

In our latest blog, David Barbour reflects on a new @alcoholfocus.bsky.social report on LGBT+ views - and asks whether it's time to rethink the alcohol industry’s role in queer spaces.

www.ias.org.uk/2025/07/01/f...
False friends? Calls for Pride rethink on alcohol industry partnerships as LGBT+ community members give thumbs down - Institute of Alcohol Studies
Is the alcohol industry really an ally to the LGBT+ community? A new blog from Alcohol Focus Scotland's David Barbour explores the impact of alcohol marketing on queer spaces and identities.
www.ias.org.uk
July 1, 2025 at 7:48 AM
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alcoholfocus.bsky.social
NEW Report 📃

#CommunityNotACommodity explores how alcohol marketing affects #LGBT+ people in Scotland, and how the industry’s presence in LGBT+ spaces and events, particularly #Pride, is being perceived by the community itself.

www.alcohol-focus-sc...

#PrideMonth
Community Not a Commodity: The LGBT+ Community’s Views on Alcohol Marketing | News | Alcohol Focus Scotland
Alcohol Focus Scotland has published a new report exploring how alcohol marketing affects LGBT+ people in Scotland, and how the industry’s presence in LGBT+ spaces and events, particularly Pride, is being perceived by the community itself.
www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk
June 10, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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alcoholfocus.bsky.social
Today is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia #IDAHOBIT

#LGBT people experience greater levels of alcohol harm, in part due to experiences of #LGBTphobia

Alcohol services should endeavour to be LGBT aware, inclusive and acceptable
May 17, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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lgbtiscotland.bsky.social
Are you an ally who wants to speak up for trans people? The Supreme Court ruling has impacts across Britain – which is why we’ve teamed up with our pals @transactualuk.bsky.social to make sure you can use it in England too. Show your support in five minutes at: www.scottishtrans.org/supreme-cour...
Graphic with a pink background. On the left is a Purple box that says 'trans people belong'. Below that is a blue box that says "Email your representatives now and stand up for trans rights!". On the right is a simple map of the uk, coloured in the trans flag colours. At the bottom are the Equality Network and Scottish Trans logos.
May 16, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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We know today may feel especially heavy for our trans and non-binary siblings.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed or affected by the UK Supreme Court’s decision, please know you’re not alone. We’re here for you every day from 10am to 10pm.

#TransRights #Trans #NonBinary #SupremeCourt #Gender
April 16, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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The legal definition of a woman in the UK now excludes trans people after a Supreme Court ruling defined sex as 'biological sex'

This is everything you need to know about the ruling 👇

Reporting by @jessothomson.co.uk 🧵🏳️‍⚧️
Screenshot of QueerAF website with headline: UK Supreme Court Rules That Trans Women Aren’t Women under the Equality Act 2010 Byline of Jess O'Thomson: Writer, legal researcher, journalist. Pronouns they/she. Intersectionalities trans, disabled, nonbinary woman, queer, working class / low income
April 16, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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scottishtrans.bsky.social
Remember to step away from the news as much as you want or need to today - and let's make sure to look after one another. 🏳️‍⚧️💖
April 16, 2025 at 11:57 AM
queermindsscotland.bsky.social
We hope that anyone feeling scared or sad about today's #SupremeCourt judgement is able to reach out to someone today.

You can contact the #LGBTHelpline in Scotland on 0800 464 7000
scottishtrans.bsky.social Scottish Trans @scottishtrans.bsky.social · Apr 16
Along with @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social, we've published our reaction to the judgement in the UK Supreme Court today.

There will be more we want to say to trans people directly once we have a chance to catch our breath.

www.equality-network.org/uk-supreme-c...
Graphic with a purple background. It reads: "We are really shocked by today's Supreme Court decision- which reverses twenty years of understanding on how the law recognises trans men and women with Gender Recognition Certificates. The judgement seems to have totally missed what matters to trans people- - that we are able to live our lives, and be recognised, in line with who we truly are. We will continue working for a world in which trans people can get on with our lives with privacy, dignity and safety. That is something that we all deserve.". The Scottish Trans and Equality Network logos are in the bottom right.
April 16, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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Today and every day
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April 16, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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scottishtrans.bsky.social
We'd urge people not to panic - there will be lots of commentary coming out quickly that is likely to deliberately overstate the impact that this decision is going to have on all trans people's lives. We'll say more as soon as we're able to. Please look out for yourselves and each other today 💗🏳️‍⚧️
April 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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scottishtrans.bsky.social
FWS have won their case against the Scottish Government. We will be reading the judgement as quickly as possible so we can properly understand what the Court has decided today.
April 16, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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🎉 Have you got a story, protest, event or local work that deserves to be in the news?

We’re tired of hearing that local positive and grassroots queer news isn’t of interest to the media. So we're working with @lgbtconsortium.bsky.social to fix that 👇
We’re tired of hearing that local positive and grassroots queer news isn’t of interest to the media
April 10, 2025 at 10:43 AM
queermindsscotland.bsky.social
Join us on 30 April for our next seminar!

Florence Oulds, Policy and Public Affairs Officer at @scottishtrans.bsky.social, will share findings from the recent Scottish Trans and Non-binary Experiences Report

events.bookitbee.com/university-o...

#TransMentalHealth
#MentalHealth
#LGBT
Mental Health and the Everyday Experience of Trans and Non-Binary People
The mental health impacts of negative experiences in daily life for trans and non-binary people
events.bookitbee.com
April 11, 2025 at 2:41 PM
queermindsscotland.bsky.social
These appalling figures highlight how important it is that all health services are #LGBT aware & inclusive

But it's also a very sad indictment of our failure to create a society in which LGBT people can feel happy, safe and thrive.

#MentalHealth

www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home...
LGB+ community more than twice as likely to self-harm or take their own lives
New research from the ONS shows evidence that suicide rates are higher among the gay, lesbian and bisexual community; with a self-harm epidemic among the young LGB+ population
www.independent.co.uk
April 10, 2025 at 11:43 AM
queermindsscotland.bsky.social
Happy #TransDayofVisibility!

Check out this important webinar and let's work together to improve the #MentalHealth of the trans community!

#LGBwithTheT
scottishtrans.bsky.social Scottish Trans @scottishtrans.bsky.social · Mar 31
Happy Trans Day of Visibility everyone! To help share what life is like in Scotland for our community right now, we're hosting a webinar this Wednesday at 1pm to share the findings of our recent report.

Find out more and get free tickets here: www.outsavvy.com/event/25478/...
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March 31, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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alcoholfocus.bsky.social
Today is #TransDayOfVisibility 🏳️‍⚧️

A good day to emphasise that trans people experience higher rates of alcohol harm than even the wider #LGBT community, as well as their cisgender peers

#Alcohol services must endeavour to be trans aware & acceptable
March 31, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Our next seminar is this afternoon at 4pm GMT. Join us! (online, free)
queermindsscotland.bsky.social Queer Minds Scotland @queermindsscotland.bsky.social · Mar 12
Come to the March Queer Minds Scotland seminar: where Rebecca Hoffman & Chris Harkins will be talking about social & political influences on LGBT+ health & wellbeing, an exciting collaboration between LGBT Health & Wellbeing - a 3rd sector organisation here in Scotland, and the Uni of Glasgow.
Examining the social determinants of LGBT+ health and wellbeing
A scoping review of evidence, unmet health needs, and policy recommendations
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March 25, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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It’s that time again! ☺️ Hello spring, you’ve been missed 🌱

P.S. not everyone is excited by spring, and that's ok 💚 If you struggle with Seasonal Affective Disorder in the spring and summer months, there's info and support on our website.
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March 20, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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alcoholfocus.bsky.social
Not sure what to buy for #MothersDay?

Perhaps the greatest gift you can give mum, is your time, your love and your attention. Why not go a walk with mum, or ask her to tell you the story of her life?

#ThinkOutsideTheBottle
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March 20, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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Your friendly reminder that a lot of books are gay and if you're trying to pick one out, we have a whole bunch of lists to help with that: lgbtqreads.com
LGBTQ Reads
Queering up your shelf, one rec at a time!
lgbtqreads.com
March 20, 2025 at 7:47 PM