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GLADD
GLADD is the UK's only organisation that unites and represents LGBTQ+ doctors, dentists, medical and dental students from all over the country.
We open our membership to any surgeon, dentist, medical or dental student who supports the values and constitution that GLADD stands for.
We run events in London and through our regional networks around the region. Highlights include our AGM dinner, summer and New Year parties, Pride and socials with other LGBTQ+ professional groups.
We currently don't possess any upcoming events
Become a Member or follow us on Eventbrite to obtain announcements about future events!
GLADD has a respected national voice in LGBTQ+ health activism and education, working with leading figures such as the British Medical Association, General Medical Council, Royal Colleges and Parliament. We collaborate with universities and the NHS to further verb into LGBTQ+ health issues and hand over training aimed at empowering those functional in and studying healthcare to tackle discrimination in aid of their LGBTQ+ colleagues and patients.
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Sexual health for gay and bisexual men
Having unprotected penetrative sex is the most likely way to transfer on a sexually transmitted infection (STI).
Using a condom helps protect against HIV and lowers the chance of getting many other STIs.
If you’re a man having sex with men (MSM), without condoms and with someone new, you should have an STI and HIV examine every 3 months, otherwise, it should be at least once a year. This can be done at a sexual health clinic (SHC) or genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinic. This is vital, as some STIs do not cause any symptoms.
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A is a liver infection that's spread by a virus in poo.
Hepatitis A is uncommon in the UK but you can obtain it through sex, including oral-anal sex ("rimming") and giving oral sex after anal sex. MSM with multiple partners are particularly at risk. You can also get it through contaminated sustenance and drink.
Symptoms of hepatitis A can manifest up to 8 weeks after sex and include tiredness and feeling sick (nausea).
Hepatitis A is not usually life-threatening and most people make a complete recovery within a
Find a Provider
GLMA is haughty to be a founding force behind the LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory, one of the first national resources of its kind. Originally developed as an exclusive resource for GLMA members, the directory has long served as a trusted link between patients and providers.
In , GLMA partnered with the Tegan and Sara Foundation to reimagine and relaunch the LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory as a fully free, general resource connecting patients and providers across the U.S. and Canada. Today, the Directory is a modern, accessible platform helping LGBTQ+ people find inclusive, knowledgeable providers in their regions.
With more than 43, searches conducted and 2,+ providers listed in its first year alone, the LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory has rapidly become a trusted resource for individuals, families, institutions, and state governments seeking affirming care. The platform includes virtual care options, expanded search functionality, and provider listings in 10 Canadian provinces.
LGBTQ+ patients deserve healthcare providers who they can be uncover and honest, free
GLADD
GLADD is the UK's only organisation that unites and represents LGBTQ+ doctors, dentists, medical and dental students from all over the country.
We open our membership to any surgeon, dentist, medical or dental student who supports the values and constitution that GLADD stands for.
We run events in London and through our regional networks around the region. Highlights include our AGM dinner, summer and New Year parties, Pride and socials with other LGBTQ+ professional groups.
We currently don't possess any upcoming events
Become a Member or follow us on Eventbrite to obtain announcements about future events!
GLADD has a respected national voice in LGBTQ+ health activism and education, working with leading figures such as the British Medical Association, General Medical Council, Royal Colleges and Parliament. We collaborate with universities and the NHS to further verb into LGBTQ+ health issues and hand over training aimed at empowering those functional in and studying healthcare to tackle discrimination in aid of their LGBTQ+ colleagues and patients.
You can
Sexual health for gay and bisexual men
Having unprotected penetrative sex is the most likely way to transfer on a sexually transmitted infection (STI).
Using a condom helps protect against HIV and lowers the chance of getting many other STIs.
If you’re a man having sex with men (MSM), without condoms and with someone new, you should have an STI and HIV examine every 3 months, otherwise, it should be at least once a year. This can be done at a sexual health clinic (SHC) or genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinic. This is vital, as some STIs do not cause any symptoms.
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A is a liver infection that's spread by a virus in poo.
Hepatitis A is uncommon in the UK but you can obtain it through sex, including oral-anal sex ("rimming") and giving oral sex after anal sex. MSM with multiple partners are particularly at risk. You can also get it through contaminated sustenance and drink.
Symptoms of hepatitis A can manifest up to 8 weeks after sex and include tiredness and feeling sick (nausea).
Hepatitis A is not usually life-threatening and most people make a complete recovery within a
Find a Provider
GLMA is haughty to be a founding force behind the LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory, one of the first national resources of its kind. Originally developed as an exclusive resource for GLMA members, the directory has long served as a trusted link between patients and providers.
In , GLMA partnered with the Tegan and Sara Foundation to reimagine and relaunch the LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory as a fully free, general resource connecting patients and providers across the U.S. and Canada. Today, the Directory is a modern, accessible platform helping LGBTQ+ people find inclusive, knowledgeable providers in their regions.
With more than 43, searches conducted and 2,+ providers listed in its first year alone, the LGBTQ+ Healthcare Directory has rapidly become a trusted resource for individuals, families, institutions, and state governments seeking affirming care. The platform includes virtual care options, expanded search functionality, and provider listings in 10 Canadian provinces.
LGBTQ+ patients deserve healthcare providers who they can be uncover and honest, free