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Spectra signs letter to MPs supporting Trans+ inclusion
Spectra is proud to stand alongside more than 140 LGBTQ+, feminist, and human rights organisations by signing an open letter calling on Members of Parliament…
Continuity of HRT Care: A Practical Guide for GPs
Continuity of HRT Care is essential for the wellbeing of trans patients. This practical guide for GPs outlines ethical prescribing practices and offers actionable advice…
Urgent call to oppose EHRC’s harmful guidance on trans exclusion
EHRC Trans Guidance Opposition: Spectra Joins Open Letter Against Proposed Changes Spectra has joined dozens of UK businesses and organisations in signing an open letter…
Position of HIV organisations on trans rights and the EHRC’s draft Code of Practice
The Supreme Court ruling on the definition of biological sex in the Equality Act has sent shockwaves through our communities. So many trans[1] people are…
We Stand With Our Trans Communities
Spectra are deeply concerned today about the UK Supreme Court ruling around the sex definition in the Equality Act 2010. The judgement said: “The unanimous…
“Searching: a film by Spectra”
We‘re so excited to finally share: “Searching: a film by Spectra.“ The short film gives an overview of Spectra’s trans services. From counselling, to health advocacy, to mentoring and social groups – our services are delivered by people of trans experience themselves in a friendly, safe, confidential, non-judgemental and accessible space.
SPECTRA’S STATEMENT ON DRAFTED RSE GUIDANCE
The UK’s Department for Education released a Draft Relationships Education, Relationships and Sex Education (RSE) and Health Education Guidance on 16 May, open for consultation…
Statement about 2021 census
At Spectra, we are pleased to see the inclusion of trans status and sexual orientation as optional questions on the 2021 census. However, we are…
Political Existences – Celebrating Trans Day of Visibility 2020 Exhibition
Due to Covid-19, we had to postpone our show, first planned on the 31st of March. We were delighted to launch the three day exhibition…
STATEMENT
As providers of health and wellbeing services for vulnerable people, we are dismayed by Women and Equality Minister Liz Truss’ poorly-informed comments on transgender issues….