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Trans people could be barred from services based on appearance
Posted onAlison Holt,Social affairs editor, Ewan Somerville and Kate Whannel,Political reporter Getty Images Trans people could be asked about whether they should be accessing single-sex services based on their physical appearance or behaviour, proposed new guidance seen by the BBC has said. A code of practice, produced by the equalities watchdog and awaiting ministerial approval, says…
Critical incident declared at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust
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Two Rivers Public Health Department receives national awards
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Is Dry January a good thing?
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