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GAY RIGHTS
LGBT Foundatn is a natnal chary liverg advice, support and rmatn servic to lbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) muni. * lgbt foundation facts *
The briefg below foc on the impact of COVID-19 on lbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) muni and ntas rmatn for ont-le staff to support the wir healthre out of LGBT patients durg a perd of stra across the NHS.
A BRIEF HISTORY OF LBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENR SOCIAL MOVEMENTS
The gay rights movement the Uned Stat began the 1920s and saw huge progrs the 2000s, wh laws prohibg homosexual activy stck down and a Supreme Court lg legalizg same-sex marriage. * lgbt foundation facts *
REFERENCES, RECOMMENDATIONS, & FURTHER READING: Brish HIV Associatn – COVID-19 Guidance Public Health England- Clil Out for Trans people accsg HIV Care England Prepster – COVID19 Tips & Tricks NHS Advice on mental health issu if you're gay, lbian, bisexual or transi Public Health England (2018) ‘Progrs towards endg the HIV epimic the Uned Kgdom’, p.