NHS review aims to tackle LGBT+ health inequalities
- Healthwatch Wokingham
- Dec 8
- 1 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
NHS England is carrying out a national LGBT+ health evidence review, commissioned by the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.
The review, led by Dr Michael Brady, launched in July 2025 and will conclude in January 2026, with a final report and recommendations to help address health inequalities experienced by LGBT+ people.
Its aims include understanding barriers to accessing healthcare, exploring experiences of care, identifying areas of poorer health outcomes, and clarifying the specific health needs of LGBT+ people.
The review is focusing on high-need services such as mental health, primary care, sexual and reproductive health, HIV care, perinatal services, cancer screening, and prevention and wellbeing.
The work aligns with national priorities in the NHS 10 Year Health Plan and the Darzi Review, supporting shifts towards prevention, community-based care and digital services.
Currently, evidence is being gathered through literature reviews, data analysis, evidence submissions, expert advise and engagement events across the country.
