Want a more inclusive Practice?
This website shows you how to make simple, practical steps towards LGBTIQ+ inclusive practice.
Start by doing one small thing, taking one small step. Make as many improvements as you like at your own pace. You can work on the attitudes at your practice, communication with patients, knowledge and understanding, or your practice environment.
Not sure where to start? Use the Simple Checklist to help you identify potential areas for focus.
How to use this website
Start by looking at your current practice. Where can you do better The audit will help you to identify your priority area for focus. Already know which area you want to focus on? Simply click on “Priority Areas”.
Select your Priority Area and look at some of our suggestions for QI Activities you could easily implement. Or simply design your own…
We have included some resources to help you implement your Quality Improvement activities. These are arranged by Priority Area.
We have also included some templates and advice on implementing QI Activities in General Practice.
All Are Welcome
This GP Inclusive Practice Toolkit helps General Practices to respond to the needs of people who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer (LGBTIQ+), and take steps to ensure their practices are welcoming to all. Practical small steps will help you start on your journey to inclusive practice, or simply check that you have appropriate processes in place.
Practices are encouraged to undertake some of the suggested strategies and utilise the resources or training/videos links provided to design their Quality Improvement Activities.
Use this Simple Checklist to check your progress
This checklist will help you to determine the best place to start, or continue, in your journey towards inclusive practice.
Find general resources
Want to learn more about inclusive practice. Our LGBTIQ+ general resources will help your practice to thrive.
“We commend you for taking further steps in your journey in providing a welcoming and appropriate service”
— South East LGBTIQ+ Community Reference Group