Group Aim
The group be a welcoming and inclusive community, open to RCGP members of all sexual orientations and gender identities who are keen to provide high-quality, inclusive care, regardless of their level of knowledge or experience.
- Promote inclusive general practice and training for all GPs regarding the clinical and non-clinical care needs of LGBTQ+ patients
- Support and advocate for LGBTQ+ GPs
- Contribute to policy relating to LGBTQ+ patient care
Current Work
The group is newly created, and we are in the process of producing a workplan the group are going to focus around the following three areas:
- Connect – facilitate member engagement through the RCGP WhatsApp community providing a space for open communication and peer support.
- Represent – advocate by influencing policy where appropriate and sharing best practices
- Develop – create practical guidelines and activities to support members
Participation from members is encouraged to help shape the direction and impact of the group.
Resources
Group members
Dr Alex Robertson
Alex (they/them) is a GP registrar in the Midlands. They are an advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusive primary care - for patients and staff. They use their work as a clinician and medical educator to challenge cisheteronormativity and transphobia within the medical profession, as well as addressing wider inclusion issues. They have several other roles relating to LGBTQ+ health and wellbeing including as co-chair of the BMA LGBTQ+ network and a healthcare advisor for GIRES charity. Their research interests include the intersection between neurodivergence and queerness.
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