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NHS and prison services to be reformed to help trans community

The day January 6th 2016, will be memorable for the trans community, as a UK parliamentary committee has published its first report that tackles transgender discrimination this year. The report consists of measures for reforming the NHS and prison services for the trans community.

Photo credit: Creative Commons Nicky Morgan, MP for Women and Equalities says Transgender equality has a long way to go.
Photo credit: Creative Commons
Nicky Morgan, MP for Women and Equalities says Transgender equality has a long way to go.

“The voice of the trans community is never heard or represented.” states a trans woman, Natasha Scott. Dressed in a red skirt, black jumper with dark make-up, she sips her cup of coffee, as the customers at Starbucks sneak a glance at her. She is a 45 year-old trans woman, who is titled Miss Transgender Brighton 2015. Continue reading “NHS and prison services to be reformed to help trans community”