To attain a badge, staff were expected to read various articles and resources. This ensured they not only supported the message the badge embodied, but were informed enough to be a useful ally who could help to create an inclusive environment. 4 Any flag not identified above requires express consent from the local planning authority before it can be flown. Further information In Europe, Hungary, Poland and the U.K. have already announced plans or begun changes that affect LGBT+ rights. With this in mind the badges will use the Progress Pride flag in future, and soon they’ll be taken to another level altogether. From the beginning, concerns were raised about the similarities between the two distinct meanings of the rainbow symbol, with some fearing that the original message was at risk of being forgotten and this important symbol for the LGBTQ+ community co-opted. 7 8

It was about saying, ‘I am a good person for you to talk to about your needs, I’m not going to be judgmental, I’m going to take it on board. And if I can’t solve it, I’ll work out how we can help you solve it.'” It is possible that with time the public’s association of the rainbow flag with giving thanks to the NHS will diminish, but it is not guaranteed. Furthermore, evidence continues to emerge that underscores why NHS rainbow badges are necessary. Data published in 2021 show that a higher proportion of LGB adults have a limiting longstanding illness (26%) compared with heterosexual adults (22%), 14 and the 2021 NHS staff survey found that LGBTQ+ NHS staff are much more likely to face physical violence, bullying, and harassment in their workplace than other staff. 15 LGBTQ+ people have poorer experiences within a healthcare environment, whether as patients or staff. We can’t neglect the ongoing work we need to do to promote a safe and positive healthcare environment for the LGBTQ+ community.At the time it felt quite radical, which seems ridiculous in hindsight, but I remember [Mike’s] sheer passion and determination to make it work. He had my unwavering support from then,” he said. If you delete information that has been recorded by another user, that user will not be notified. However, an audit of all such activity is maintained by Spine. He added: ‘I attend to my professional duties and commitments diligently, aiming for the best care of my patients at all times. You should also speak to a GP if you've lost a lot of weight over the last couple of months that cannot be explained by changes to your diet, exercise or stress. The NHS has delivered huge medical advances, including the world’s first liver, heart and lung transplant in 1987, pioneering new treatments, such as bionic eyes and, in more recent times, the world’s first rapid whole genome sequencing service for seriously ill babies and children. COVID-19 research and development

This is because, since 1948, the NHS has always evolved and adapted to meet the needs of each successive generation.You can fly two flags on the same flagpole within the grounds of a building (the regulations refer to ‘curtilage’) provided one of the flags is from category (a) (flags which do not need consent) and that flag is flown in the superior position.

The restrictions on flying this second category of flag relate to where the flagpole is located on a building or within the grounds of a building. Flying a flag on a vertical flagpole from the roof of a building The mark can be used with permission by approved partner organisations until 31 December 2023. All requests to use the mark should be sent to [email protected] and must be relevant and aligned with activities supporting the NHS 75th birthday. From the world’s first CT scan on a patient in 1971, revolutionising the way doctors examine the body, to the world’s first IVF test-tube baby born in 1978 (referred to in the media at the time as ‘test-tube’ baby). For patients who would prefer not to have their impairments recorded as part of the Reasonable Adjustment flag, select 'Patient would prefer not to say'.

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In partnership with Stonewall, LGBT Foundation and Switchboard, phase two will review hospitals using a bronze, silver and gold tier model to ensure they’re actually implementing the inclusive training the badges stand for. A flag of any island, county, district, borough, burgh, parish, city, town or village within the United Kingdom