NHS Fife is asking its staff demonstrate a commitment to the issues that LGBT+ people can face when accessing healthcare by taking NHS Scotland’s Pride Pledge and wearing its new Pride Badge.

The NHS Scotland Pride Badge promotes inclusion for LGBT+ people and makes a statement that there’s no place for discrimination in the NHS in Scotland. The Badge was designed in recognition of the multi‑factorial and intersectional issues of discrimination and exclusion, and incorporates the Progress Flag colours.

NHS staff members who wear the badge have pledged to; be aware of and responsive to issues faced by LGBT+ people accessing care; be a friendly, listening ally who staff and service users can safely approach and use inclusive language and respect identity.