Commenting on the awareness week, the LGBT Foundation’s Claudia Carvellhe said: “When it comes to healthcare, lesbian, bisexual and other women who have sex with women continue to face a range of barriers, and inequalities still exist.

“The aim of the week is to raise awareness of the issues but also to celebrate and promote some of the great work being done in this area by groups and services across the country.

“Service providers and individuals can get involved in a variety of ways – including a thunderclap, posters, infographics, blog posts and selfies. We would encourage everyone to visit the website to find out how they can be part of the change.”

Words: Sarah Finley

Images: Rex Pictures

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