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London Friend responds to today’s court ruling. The High Court has today handed down its judgement on a case centring on the competence of people aged under 18 to consent to puberty blocking treatment. The ruling concludes that young trans people can be prescribed the treatment but only “where he or she is competent to understand the nature of the treatment”. Judges made additional comments regarding the ability to consent, concluding it would be “unlikely” those under 13 and “doubtful” those aged 14 and 15 could “understand and weigh the long-term risks and consequences of the administration of puberty blockers”.

Today we join with over 50 other organisations. We want access for all who need PrEP – Equitable access to PrEP now. A community statement. PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) prevents people getting HIV and is almost 100% effective when taken as prescribed. It provides protection to the many people who continue to be vulnerable to HIV, both in the UK and around the world. The drug has been proven to be cost effective when measured against the cost of lifelong HIV treatment and care. PrEP has already had an impact on HIV rates in the UK, with Public Health England clear

While the nation is trying to slowly move out of lockdown, a lot of people will most likely still be working from home for a while. Time to look back (and forward) to see how our staff and volunteers are coping with lockdown and evaluate the ups and downs when working from home. We asked our volunteer counsellor Jenn a few questions: Who are you “locking down” with? I am ‘locking down’ with my partner and our lovely dog Syria   How are you working differently during lock-down? I am working very differently, I am seeing all clients online and having

While the nation is trying to slowly move out of lockdown, a lot of people will most likely still be working from home for a while. Time to look back (and forward) to see how our staff and volunteers are coping with lockdown and evaluate the ups and downs when working from home. We asked our marketing volunteer Joanne a few questions: Who are you “locking down” with? I moved in with my twin sister, her husband and my two-year old niece just before lockdown began – so there hasn’t been a lot of time to be bored with a

While the nation is trying to slowly move out of lockdown, a lot of people will most likely still be working from home for a while. Time to look back (and forward) to see how our staff and volunteers are coping with lockdown and evaluate the ups and downs when working from home. We asked our member of staff Daniel a few questions: Who are you “locking down” with? I live in a guardian space office with several other flat mates. It is a big space so most of the time it feels like I’m living by myself. How are

This week has seen unprecedented change in the UK as we all respond to the Government’s advice on social distancing and Covid-19. I’d like to pay tribute to London Friend’s volunteers and staff who have stepped up so admirably to help us adapt to these changing conditions so quickly. Thank you! Your support is incredible. This is a big challenge for a service that works in the way we do. Almost all of London Friend’s services involve face to face and close contact with others. The very point of many of our groups is to bring LGBT people together and