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TransActual @transactualuk.bsky.social · 5h

We're working for a world where our organisation doesn't need to exist, but for now we're very much needed. You can join our group of monthly donors, set up a fundraiser (such as bake sale or sponsored run), or make a one off donation at: tinyurl.com/DonateTransA...

#Trans #TransFundraiser

Text says: Support the fight for trans rights. Donate today. tinyurl.com/DonateTransActual. Illustration of a person with a plait in their hair holding up a sign with a heart in the colours of the trans flag.

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TransActual @transactualuk.bsky.social · 7h

Happy International Lesbian Day!

#InternationalLesbianDay #lesbian #LGBTQ

Image shows four people standing together holding a lesbian flag with another lesbian flag waving behind them. Text reads: Happy International Lesbian Day!

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TransActual @transactualuk.bsky.social · 1d

TransActual offers training for healthcare services and settings developed and delivered by our experienced trans led and run team, ensuring that trans people’s voices are central to the training you receive.

To find out more about the training we offer visit: transactual.org.uk/training/

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TransActual @transactualuk.bsky.social · 1d

We recommend that all medical practitioners should be required to complete training in best practice in caring for trans people. We also think that healthcare professionals should not have to pay out of pocket for this training.

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TransActual @transactualuk.bsky.social · 1d

Most healthcare professionals want to help their patients and to provide high quality, patient-centred care. But in too many cases, something is stopping them.

Text reads: Healthcare Professionals Report 2025. Less than a third of respondents thought they'd received sufficient medical training or supervision to support their trans patients. For information on training for healthcare professionals visit transactual.org.uk/training.

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Text reads: Healthcare Professionals Report 2025. “ Much of my knowledge stems from direct work with transgender patients and their discussions on their lived experiences.”
-NHS Social Worker in he Mental Health Field. For information on training for healthcare professionals visit transactual.org.uk/training.

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Text reads: Healthcare Professionals Report 2025. “There is such a negative perception about trans people from everyday people that even raising this is seen as controversial for some.” -NHS Allied Health Professional working in the community. For information on training for healthcare professionals visit transactual.org.uk/training.

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Text reads: Healthcare Professionals Report 2025. “I have only met a very small number of individuals who have described themselves as transgender and I have not received training in this important area.” -Nurse working in public health. For information on training for healthcare professionals visit transactual.org.uk/training.

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Robin Moira White @robinmoirawhite.bsky.social · 1d

Cass Review slammed AGAIN. This time by Australian academics.

www.thepinknews.com/2025/10/06/c...

Cass Review full of 'stigma' and should not guide trans youth care, say experts

A newly published study has argued the Cass Review into trans youth care, published in April 2024, is full of 'stigma' and 'misinformation'.

www.thepinknews.com

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TACC @tacc.org.uk · 2d

"Ofcom to take no further action after finding GB News breached broadcasting code for "homophobic slur""

“the matter is resolved” Ofcom clearly are not fit for purpose in protecting LGBTQ+ rights from broadcasters.

www.scenemag.co.uk/ofcom-to-tak...

Ofcom to take no further action after finding GB News breached broadcasting code for "homophobic slur"

After more than six months of investigation, Ofcom has concluded that while GB News breached the broadcasting code when a presenter repeated "a homophobic slur" it will take no further action. On 22…

www.scenemag.co.uk

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TACC @tacc.org.uk · 2d

Open letter to UWE Bristol: Revert your changes to the trans and nonbinary policy.

Sign and Share.

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Open letter to UWE Bristol: Revert your changes to the trans and nonbinary policy.

On the 11th of September 2025, UWE Bristol published changes to their trans and non-binary policy. Despite what is being claimed, students and staff were not properly consulted on this, they are…

openletter.earth

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TACC @tacc.org.uk · 2d

North West Trans and Non-Binary Community Domestic Abuse Conference

Come join us at the North West Trans and Non-Binary Community Domestic Abuse Conference to learn, share, and support each other!

www.eventbrite.com

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TACC @tacc.org.uk · 2d

REPORT - INFORM - DEFEND The UK's only global LGBTQI+ rights summit is back this October reportout.org/so/8aPZOVXa6...

REPORT - INFORM - DEFEND

We are a registered charity in England and Wales: 1185887

reportout.org

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Transgender World @transgenderreport.com · 2d

Black Trans Woman Tiara Jackson Killed in Charlotte Hotel

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#transgender #trans #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA

Black Trans Woman Tiara Jackson Killed in Charlotte Hotel

Charlotte police arrested a suspect in the killing of Black trans woman Tiara Love “Tori” Jackson, whose death renews calls for justice and trans equality.

www.transvitae.com

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TransActual @transactualuk.bsky.social · 2d

If you live near Hampstead Heath or use the bathing ponds you can now respond to the consultation on future access to the Hampstead Heath Bathing Ponds. Respond to the consultation and have your say!

You can respond to the consultation here: hampstead-heath-bathing-ponds.commonplace.is

Text reads: Do you live near Hampstead Heath? Do you use the bathing ponds?

There is an image that shows the consultation website with a picture of the ponds in the background and the text: Consultation on future access to the Hampstead Heath Bathing Ponds
The City of London Corporation has launched a public consultation to help inform future access arrangements at Hampstead Heath’s Bathing Ponds.

The consultation invites feedback from pond users, the local community, and stakeholders on how the Kenwood Ladies’, and Highgate Men’s ponds should operate in the future.

The consultation is open until 12:00 on Tuesday 25th November 2025.

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TransActual @transactualuk.bsky.social · 2d

Born in 1886, Lucy Hicks Anderson was assigned male at birth, but was known to be a transgender woman. She was one of the earliest pioneers for marriage equality.

#Trans #Transgender #NonBinary #TransRights #TransHistory #LGBTQI #LGBTQ #LGBTI #LGBT #Queer

Photo of Lucy Hicks Anderson wearing a pale skirt suit, flanked by two men and leaning against a car. Text: Born in 1886, Lucy Hicks Anderson was assigned male at birth, but was known to be a transgender woman. She was one of the earliest pioneers for marriage equality.

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TransActual @transactualuk.bsky.social · 3d

“People always say the sky is the limit, but I don’t believe that: I don’t think there is one.” Shea Diamond

#Trans #Transgender #NonBinary #Positivity #TransJoy #TransRights #TransRightsAreHumanRights #LGBTQI #LGBTQ #LGBTI #LGBT

Photo of Shea Diamond, a Black trans woman with dreadlocks wearing a yellow dress and hoop earrings. Text: “People always say the sky is the limit, but I don’t believe that: I don’t think there is one.” Shea Diamond

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QueerAF @wearequeeraf.com · 4d

The celebration of queer, trans, disabled, neurodivergent sexuality can help anyone learn more about themselves 👇

https://www.wearequeeraf.com/sex-as-a-disabled-trans-person-helped-me-forget-gendered-expectations/

Sex as a disabled trans person helped me forget gendered expectations

The celebration of queer, trans, disabled, neurodivergent sexuality can help anyone learn more about themselves

www.wearequeeraf.com

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TransActual @transactualuk.bsky.social · 4d

Learn how to best support your trans patients on our updated Information for Healthcare Professionals page
transactual.org.uk/healthcare-p...

#TransHealth #Healthcare #GP #TransHealthcare #NHS #LGBTQHealthcare #InclusiveHealthcare #HealthcareUK #GPSupport #Transgender #Trans #NonBinary #Queer

Information for Healthcare Professionals – TransActual

transactual.org.uk

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TransActual @transactualuk.bsky.social · 4d

Remember that whilst trans patients are often experts in their own care, they shouldn’t have to be. Avoid placing the burden on them as your sole source of information on their healthcare needs.

Information for Healthcare Professionals – TransActual

transactual.org.uk

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TransActual @transactualuk.bsky.social · 4d

Most healthcare professionals want to help their patients and to provide high quality, patient-centred care. But in too many cases, something is stopping them.

Text Reads: Healthcare Professionals Report 2025. Less than half of respondents reported feeling very or extremely comfortable in their abilities to support their trans patients. Learn how best to support
trans patients by visiting
transactual.org.uk/healthcare-professionals .

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Text Reads: Healthcare Professionals Report 2025. “I have trans/non-binary friends. However, [I] don’t know what resources are out there to further support medical patients.”- NHS Allied Health Professional working in general practice. Learn how best to support
trans patients by visiting
transactual.org.uk/healthcare-professionals .

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Text Reads: Healthcare Professionals Report 2025. “Lack of experience makes me nervous. I wouldn’t want to cause harm.”- Private psychotherapist. Learn how best to support
trans patients by visiting
transactual.org.uk/healthcare-professionals .

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Text Reads: Healthcare Professionals Report 2025. “It’s an area of work I feel quite strongly about and I try to educate myself outside of work.” -NHS Social worker working in mental health. Learn how best to support
trans patients by visiting
transactual.org.uk/healthcare-professionals .

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Nathan Ramsden @nathanjramsden.bsky.social · 4d

My MP @alexsobel.co.uk is already a firm ally, but there are many essentially decent Labour MPs who don't yet have all the facts and just need a bit of nudging.

Please inform your MP's decision making in relation to the EHRC by sending them the @transactualuk.bsky.social template letter.

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Goth Baby Spice 👱🏼‍♀️ @thelovelymrfred.bsky.social · 5d

Just sent this @transactualuk.bsky.social template to my MP. I would encourage others to do the same, especially if like me you’re cis. We gotta stand with our trans siblings now more than ever 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Parliamentary Scrutiny EHRC Code - Constituent Letter

TEMPLATE LETTER FOR CONSTITUENTS Please note that you will need to copy the text below into a separate document in order to edit and create your own version. This template is for viewing only :) Rem...

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TransActual @transactualuk.bsky.social · 5d

Thanks!

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TransActual @transactualuk.bsky.social · 5d

Thanks!

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Goth Baby Spice 👱🏼‍♀️ @thelovelymrfred.bsky.social · 5d

Just sent this @transactualuk.bsky.social template to my MP. I would encourage others to do the same, especially if like me you’re cis. We gotta stand with our trans siblings now more than ever 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Parliamentary Scrutiny EHRC Code - Constituent Letter

TEMPLATE LETTER FOR CONSTITUENTS Please note that you will need to copy the text below into a separate document in order to edit and create your own version. This template is for viewing only :) Rem...

docs.google.com

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TransActual @transactualuk.bsky.social · 5d

Worried about going to your GP? We’re running our free Seeking Support From Your GP Zoom workshops again. Come along to find out what you’re able to ask your GP for.
The next 2 hour workshop is on 27th October. Sign up at: form.typeform.com/to/n47vyAzR

#workshop #TransHealth #Transgender #Trans

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Equality Network @lgbtiscotland.bsky.social · 5d

Only two weeks to go until Joy for All 2025 - we can't wait to see you there! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🥳

Our next stall spotlight is Abi Cooper! They make ceramics, zines and hand woven textiles, inspired by folklore, medieval history and place.

Graphic with an orange background. At the top is a rainbow banner which says "Joy for All" "LGBTQIA+ Autumn Makers Market & Community Space! 11/10/25 - Norton Park Conference Centre". On the left is three pictures. The top picture is of a green ceramic pot shaped like a demon's face with horns. The second picture is of ceramic badges with goat faces on them. The third picture is of a ceramic pot with a crying face, next to a pink zine called "Witch Bottles". On the right it says "Artist Highlight: Abi Cooper" "Abi Cooper is a queer, neurodivergent artist based in Fife. They will be bringing ceramics, zines and handwoven textiles to the fair. These ceramics include Fife witch bottles: based on medieval witch bottles, these modern versions bring the owner protection and good luck. Abi is inspired by folklore, medieval history and place, specifically the links between Fife and their home county of Norfolk"

Graphic with an orange background. At the top is a rainbow banner which says "Joy for All". Below it says "LGBTQIA+ Autumn Makers Market! Join us for stalls from local artists and community organisations, crafting activities and making change! Sat 11th October 11am-4pm Norton Park Conference Centre Edinburgh EH7 5QY". On the left is a drawing of three pumpkins, one is short and pink, one is tall, curved and white and the other is tall and blue with a carved smiling face.

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ILGA-Europe @ilgaeurope.bsky.social · 5d

#PécsPride has been banned under Hungary’s Assembly Act. Organisers plan to march tomorrow, 4 Oct despite real legal risks. Freedom of assembly is an EU right and cannot be denied. We stand in solidarity and are monitoring developments closely.

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