LGBTQ+ Advocacy | Andrea King

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Gen Z - One In Five identify as LGBTQ+ - What does that mean?

Gen Z LGBTQ+ identity is rising fast. This post explores what it means for politics, workplaces and the future of inclusion.

20 hours ago5 min read

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Your Rights at Work: The Legal Framework Protecting LGBTQ+ Employees in the UK

A clear guide to the legal framework protecting LGBTQ+ Employees in the UK, including the Equality Act 2010, workplace discrimination and tribunal rights.

Apr 214 min read

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Two Guides. One Less Thing to Worry About. Consider Them a Gift from Someone Who's Been on Both Sides of That Conversation

Two free practical workplace transition guides designed to support trans and non-binary employees, managers and HR teams through a difficult but important conversation.

Apr 14 min read

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We Need to Talk About How we Support Each Other

A reflection on the strength of the transgender community—and the gaps that still exist in how we support one another beyond visibility and advocacy.

Mar 314 min read

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More Than Just Letters - What LGBTQIA+ Actually Means

A simple, clear guide to what LGBTQIA+ means, with each letter explained in plain language and the plus sign placed in its proper context.

Mar 306 min read

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Waiting For a Referral to a Gender Identity Clinic

Waiting for a Gender Identity Clinic referral can feel like life on hold, but many people use the time to build community, prepare for next steps and protect their mental health.

Mar 213 min read

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Why Transgender Identity is not a Mental Illness: The Medical Truth

Being transgender is not a mental illness—this is the consensus of DSM-5-TR and WHO's ICD-11. Learn the distinction between identity and dysphoria, why mental health struggles stem from stigma, not identity itself.

Mar 43 min read

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How Can You Support a Transgender Person Who Has Made the Decision to Transition?

Practical guide: 5 ways to support a transitioning friend—believe them, use correct pronouns, ask thoughtfully, check in naturally, offer quiet backup. Empathy > expertise.

Mar 33 min read