Trans-friendly workplaces


Physiotherapists’ union CSP is calling for simple changes to make health and social care environments more inclusive for transgender staff and patients.


The union referenced a recent report by the charity Stonewall which showed that trans healthcare workers are at risk of bullying, harassment and discrimination. One in five patient-facing staff had heard a colleague make an offensive remark regarding trans people.


Speaking at a TUC conference, CSP delegate Zackary Jepson highlighted issues for trans patients. “Having to stay in hospital is a stressful experience for any person, and the last thing you need to worry about is the possibility of verbal or physical abuse, discrimination, embarrassment, poor availability of appropriate toilet facilities, or if you have to disclose your trans status when needing to access healthcare,” he said.


He called for changes including unisex single occupancy toilets, appropriate privacy in changing areas and positive images of trans people in waiting rooms.

www.csp.org.uk/news/2016/06/27/make-workplaces-more-trans-friendly-urges-csp