Kate Chizlett, a local transgender citizens advisor, shared her personal experience of the care she received from the NHS and how it affected her mental health. Ms Chizlett received “dismissive” behaviour from her GP and had to wait two years to be seen at a gender referral clinic. Ms Chizlett described her transitioning period as […]
‘Come As You Are’ Panel Discussion: LGBT community seek change in NHS care
Members of the LGBT community gathered at the Lighthouse theatre to discuss issues surrounding the level of NHS care provided for LGBT patients within Dorset. The panel included social workers and equality and LGBT representatives who shared their knowledge and personal experiences. Kate Chizlett, an adult social care worker for Borough of Poole Council, said: […]