After two years of COVID disruptions, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde are proud to announce the return of in-person events to celebrate our LGBTQ+ communities as part of Pride month.
Every June, staff and patients across NHSGGC join in for Pride celebrations. Pride is for sharing stories from LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans and queer) history, bringing us together to learn and have fun in a safe environment.
On Tuesday 7th June, the LGBTQ+ Staff forum will be hosting a stand in the atrium at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary where you will find information on the forum, Pride events and goodies. The stand will also be at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital on Friday 10th June. The Royal Hospital for Children are hosting the stand for Pride along with the Glasgow Children’s Charity on Friday 17th June, celebrating children, young people and their rainbow families.
The Progress Pride flag will fly at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. This flag includes the colours white, pink and blue representing the transgender community and brown and black, standing for LGBTQ+ ethnic minority communities.
While Pride is a celebration, we must not forget there is a serious message behind it. LGBTQ+ people continue to experience hate crime, discrimination and inequalities daily within the UK and across the world. There are countries where being in a same-sex relationship is a crime, and a few where it is punishable by death.
Amanda Law, Co-Chair of the LGBTQ+ Staff Forum, said: “This year we are really looking forward to celebrating together with our community and allies. Pride has grown from a protest and it’s important not to forget its roots. Through our events this year we hope to educate, support and encourage inclusion throughout NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde”.
Anne MacPherson, Director of Human Resources and Organisational Development, said: “We want to welcome you to this year’s Pride events. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde are delighted to support the work led by our LGBTQ+ Staff Forum and our One NHS Family to help our LGBTQ+ staff feel respected, valued, and safe at work and in their daily lives.
“Taking time to listen to our LGBTQ+ staff, and responding to their lived experiences, is vital to ensuring we continually grow our great community. “
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