Healthcare is already difficult for trans people to access, but coronavirus has created a whole new challenge for the community. Covid-19 has affected many people in drastic ways, with many unable to work or attend school, and others such as NHS workers finding themselves on the front line of the pandemic. Most forms of ‘non-essential’ surgeries have been cancelled as hospitals prepare for treating coronavirus patients. Gender Identity Clinics (GICs) support transgender individuals seeking medical care to complete their transition. There are eight GICs in England, and they all offer access to gender affirming healthcare including hormone therapy and gender…
Author: Dan Rundle
Lockdown can cause many people to feel distant and isolated from loved ones, but there is concern that the elderly may be impacted by this even more than the general population. Feelings of loneliness are often brought on by significant changes in peoples lives, and coronavirus has meant that for many of us, our day to day lives have been altered drastically. According to Age UK, there are 1.4 million chronically lonely older people in England. As older people are encouraged to self isolate to lower their risk of contracting covid-19, many are at risk of increased feelings of loneliness.…
Dan Rundle and Peniel Koman reporting Meet the candidates going head-to-head in the 2019 General Election for Perry Barr. The area is undergoing a massive regeneration, with plans in place for a £70m stadium to host the 2022 Commonwealth Games. An estimated £500 million will be invested in Perry Barr in the coming years, but who is running in the election to become the MP who will ensure local people’s best interests are put first? Alexander Stadium might look like this after redevelopment for the Commonwealth Games 2022 (Credit: Birmingham City Council) Labour – Khalid Mahmood Khalid Mahmood MP Credit…
Do you really know what being ‘transgender’ means? According to the Oxford Dictionary, the word ‘transgender’ refers to “a person whose sense of personal identity and gender does not correspond with their birth sex.” In recent years, there has been much more awareness of trans people, mostly thanks to American celebrities like Laverne Cox or Caitlyn Jenner. However many people are still unaware as to exactly what it means to be trans. Starting my new university journey was a daunting experience, mostly because I had come out as trans a few weeks before my first day at Birmingham City…