University Hospitals Bristol Statement
Here at Healthwatch North Somerset we are proud to have been involved with recent research into Trans Health in association with The Diversity Trust, Healthwatch England and other local Healthwatch organisations.
‘The Trust welcomes the report and acknowledges the extensive work undertaken by The Diversity Trust
and local Healthwatch organisations to identify the health, care and wellbeing needs of Trans and Non-
Binary people. The report’s focus on health inequalities and discrimination, with the aim of improving
access to health, care and wellbeing for local Trans and Non-Binary people and communities, reflects our
own commitment to continually improve access to our services and offer a fair and safe working
environment for all.
To that end, we recognise the report’s conclusion that Trans people face a significant amount of hostility
in society and that, as a major health care provider, we have a responsibility to respect everyone and
continually challenge discriminatory behaviour.
We have circulated the report to the Heads of Nursing and other senior representatives from our clinical
divisions so that they are able to share the insight and learning with colleagues. In addition, the Trust’s
Equality and Diversity Group, Patient Inclusion and Diversity Group, Education Group, and our People
Committee are sighted on the report and this response.’
For further information you can:
Click to read the headline findings
Click to read final summary report
