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The new website is for parents worried about bullying

New website supports parents worried about homophobic bullying

A national charity has launched a website for parents concerned about bullying with the message "you are not alone."

Dr Siddiq was suspended for 12 months

Leading doctor suspended for sending gay hate letter

The President of the Islamic Medical Association has been suspended from medical practice for 12 months by the General Medical Council.

The Bishop of Southwell wants consultation over gay parents

Bishop fails to stop same-sex parents as Embryology Bill passes final stage

The House of Lords voted in favour of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill on Wednesday, marking the end of its Parliamentary journey.

Dr Dickinson was struck off by the GMC

GP blackmailed by patient over 'gay massage' is struck off

The General Medical Council has struck off a doctor who masturbated a male patient while giving him a massage and then paid him £100 a week not to report the incident.

Dr Muhammad Siddiq is President of the Islamic Medical Association

Doctor accused of homophobia storms out of disciplinary hearing

A GP who has given differing explanations about a letter published in his name that said gay people needed the "stick of law to put them on the right path" has stopped attending his disciplinary hearing.

Gay men are barred from donating blood

Analysis: Blood donor policy is discriminatory and contradictory

In April the Scottish Parliament asked for submissions from various groups about the ban on men who have sex with men from donating blood.

The Scottish Parliament will consider the petition next month

Scottish Parliament to consider gay blood ban

Scotland's national LGBT campaigns group has submitted a detailed case to the Scottish Parliament calling for the removal of the ban on men who have sex with men from donating blood.

THT is a leading sexual health charity

THT increases democratic base with free membership scheme

A leading sexual health charity is encouraging people to join its free membership scheme. Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) members will be kept up to date on the latest HIV news.

The research project will last five years

Lottery funding for five year study into gays, drugs and alcohol

The Big Lottery Fund's Big Research Programme is to provide funds for "England's first ever research into drug and alcohol use among lesbian, gay and bisexual communities."

Dr Muhammad Siddiq is President of the Islamic Medical Association.

Leading Muslim doctor faces professional conduct hearing over homophobic letter

A fitness to practise hearing has been told that a GP who wrote a homophobic and transphobic letter to a medical magazine has changed his story several times.

The ligand binding domain of the androgen receptor (rainbow cartoon) complexed with testosterone (white sticks)

Scientist claims biological basis for transsexuality

The largest ever genetic study of male to female transsexuals has found a significant genetic link between gender identity and a gene involved in testosterone action.

Most South Africans have a mobile phone

Texts are latest weapon in South Africa's HIV battle

A million text messages a day will be sent as part of a new scheme to encourage South Africans to be tested for HIV.

MPs voted for lesbian rights last night

MPs approve equal access to fertility treatment

New legislation that will provide equal access to fertility treatment for lesbians has been approved by the House of Commons.

New legislation will grant lesbians equal access to fertility treatment

ANALYSIS: New law will give lesbians equal access to fertility treatment

The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill is expected to pass for a third and final time in the Hosue of Commons today. It aims to make it easier for lesbian couples to access NHS fertilisation services.

MPs will vote on lesbian fertility rights today

Abortion off the agenda as MPs vote on fertility bill

Amendments to the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill that would have legalised abortion in Northern Ireland will not be discussed at the third reading in the Commons today.

















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