Redbridge Rainbow Community

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About

Redbridge Rainbow Community works with LGBTQ+ people who live, work, socialise or study in the London Borough of Redbridge.

We provide support and signposting, influence policy and practice and run training.

Activities:

arrange meet-ups for friendship and support and other events
provide training for local organisations on LGBTQ+ issues
work with the local council, allies and partners so that the London Borough of Redbridge meets the needs of our diverse community

Report: LGBTQ+ Experiences of Health and Care

In the first half of 2024, Redbridge Rainbow Community, supported by the Healthwatch Redbridge Community Cash Fund ran a rapid research project to explore LGBTQ+ people’s experiences of health and care services, as well as the perspectives of health and care workers.

Issues highlighted include challenges around sharing LGBTQ+ identities, mixed visibility and clarity around LGBTQ+ inclusion, assumptions and misconceptions, apparent variability in levels of training, awareness, or comfort, as well as some specific gaps in services and concerns about whether care services are future-proofed for LGBTQ+ inclusion.

The report includes advice on action planning, top tips for working with LGBTQ+ people and a glossary of common LGBTQ+ terms.

W atch the short presentation and download the report

Events

Redbridge Rainbow January Meet-Up

Thursday, January 23, 2025, 6:00 - 8:00pm

Mercato Metropolitano Ilford

Chase away the January blues with our first meet-up of 2025!

Redbridge Rainbow will reserve a table, but you'll need to buy your own food and drinks from the different stalls. See the different food and drink options at Mercato Metropolitano.

Please note: Redbridge Rainbow meet-ups are open to all LGBTQ+ people and allies aged 18+.

Directions: Mercato Metropolitano is behind Ilford Town Hall. Some of the doors to Mercato Metropolitano are closed in winter to keep the space warm, follow the signs to enter the building. We will provide you with a phone number to call if you can't find us.

Accessibility: The venue is on the ground floor with level access and has an accessible toilet. Please let us know if you have any other access requirements when you book your spot.

Book your free spot!

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