LGBTQ GOLD CERTIFICATE - PRIDE IN PRACTICE 

A huge congratulations on your GOLD Pride in Practice award.  

The award is a benchmark for excellence in LGBT healthcare, and the plaque enclosed tells your patients that you have taken meaningful steps to provide lesbian, gay, bi, and trans people with a positive, affirming, and equitable service. 

This award is a significant mark of achievement - as you make changes across the whole patient journey, from what people see when they enter the building,  using inclusive language and practice, providing specific & informed patient-centred care, through to prescribing and onward referrals.  

We know this can make a huge difference to LGBT patients and colleagues alike. Your award is just the beginning - please keep talking about LGBT health, and as you are now gathering patient data in-line with the NHS information standard, you will gain a richer insight into the LGBT community who use your practice and their needs.  

Your award is nationally recognised, and endorsed by NHS England, the Government Equalities Office, & the Royal College of GPs. We also know the Care Quality Commission look for awards like this when inspecting services. Think of your award as a subscription to all of the knowledge and support at Pride in Practice.