We are under no illusion that there is a long road ahead of us to ensure NHS policy and practice is lawful. The lack of all-staff communication from our Chief People Officers or others checking in on us or reminding us that they respect and support us is noticeable.

Great to see the Joint SEEN in healthcare and WRN report alongside professor Sullivans review, referrenced in this clear and coherent BMJ article. It is clear that the Data and Statistics show just how detrimental conflating sex and Gender to healthcare can be.

Have the past few weeks got you thinking? Why not expand your understanding by heading to the library? You can request books from your local or NHS library - we're spoilt for choice for great reads so here's the first of our recommended reading list (in no particular order). Let

If your employer is treating all its female employees unfairly by (eg) telling trans-identifying male colleagues that they can use the women's toilets or washing and changing facilities, that's something your union should take up with your employer.

So challenge the nonsense. Organise. Network. (Set up a Sex Equality and Equity Network.) Insist on your union's support. But try not to lose your job.

Have you raised a sex-based matter with a Freedom to Speak Up Guardian? If so, we’d like to hear about your experience, good or bad. Get in touch via the usual channel (for members), DM us or comment below.

This weekend we celebrated our 1st anniversary since launching last year. We continue to make good progress ensuring the protected characteristic of sex is not forgotten in the NHS healthcare setting #BeMoreSEEN

It is never acceptable for an NHS staff network to attempt to denigrate another NHS staff network. Whether or not you agree with the principles of that staff network, your personal opinions should not override your professionalism, or your requirement to foster good relations

We are keen to understand who decides when @benjaminweil The Guardian & @Nhsengland can use sex based language... The article talks about three types of men: 'Gay', 'Bi' and 'men who have sex with men' One type of woman: 'people with a womb and ovaries' #WeKnowWhatAWomanIs and so do

🤓Pop quiz In NHS Employers Men’s health guidance they refer to men as men. How do they refer to women?🤔 a) Women, of course b) People born to the female gender Shockingly, but sadly not surprisingly, despite @dhsc's Women's Health Strategy for England NHS Employers seem to be

The EHRC consultation on its Code of Practice for services, public functions and associations, closes on *Monday* @ midnight If you haven’t responded yet PLEASE DO, it will affect NHS staff directly, at work & beyond. Here’s the link equalityhumanrights.com/equality/equal…

Every £1 invested in gynae and obstetrics provides an £11 return on investment. Investing in women’s health is common sense. As of April 2025, more than 580,000 women had been waiting longer than 18 weeks to see a consultant for their initial appointment. One area that clearly