We are proud to support the LGBTQ+ community in our Practice, working in partnership with the LGBT Foundation, ensuring we meet the needs of ALL of our Patients. Charlotte Cusick is our LGBTQ lead at the practice.
Our equality and diversity statement
We are committed to:
- ensuring that all visitors and staff are treated with dignity and respect
- promoting equality of opportunity between everyone
- not tolerating any discrimination or perceived discrimination against, or harassment of, any visitor or staff for reason of gender identity, Trans status, marital status, race, ethnic origin, colour, nationalaity, national origin, disability, ablesim, sexual orientation, religion or age.
- providing the same treatment and services (including the ability to register with the practice) to any visitor irrespective of gender identity, Trans status, marital status, race, ethnic origin, colour, nationalaity, national origin, disability, ablesim, sexual orientation, religion or age
This policy applies to staff at Marus Bridge Practice, the general public, including all patients and their families, visitors and contractors.
Our zero tolerance statement
LGBTQ+ Cervical Screenings
LGBTQ+ Further Information
LGBTQ+ Support Services
We can give you advice & support and sign post you to the specialist services and events open to you locally accessing the following:
LGBT Foundation Helpline, Get in Touch
Visit
We’re open Monday-Friday between 10am and 6pm if you want to pop in for a chat. Our address is LGBT Foundation, 5 Richmond Street, Manchester, M1 3HF. Press the buzzer and one of our friendly service delivery assistants will let you in. If you don’t like lifts, ask on the telecom if you can use the stairs.
Here’s a google maps link to help you find us https://goo.gl/PUZfXe
If you’re looking for general information, the quickest way to get into contact with us is by sending us an email to [email protected].
Press Request
If you have a press/journalist request, please email [email protected]
Call
You can give us a call any time between 10am until 6pm on a week day (excluding bank holidays and religious festivals).
Tel: 0345 3 30 30 30
Post
Please address all post to:
LGBT Foundation
5 Richmond Street,
Manchester
M1 3HF
Registered Charity No. 1070904
Registered Company No. 3476576
LGBT Support Resources
Also use this link for more info: LGBT useful links (wigan.gov.uk)
All of our Clinical and Administrative team have attended LGBTQ+ dedicated training to ensure we can support YOU!
Pride in Practice. We are here for you!
Immediate Support
Where to get urgent help for mental health – NHS (www.nhs.uk)
If you are concerned about an immediate risk of harm – either to yourself or someone else – phone 999. If it is not an emergency but you require urgent advice, call 101. Visit your local Accident & Emergency department if necessary.
Working in partnership with: www.lgbt.foundation