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The Lancet @thelancet.com · 21/08/2026

On the cover this week, a new Editorial examines the deteriorating state of LGBTQ+ rights globally and its implications on health. Read this & more: spkl.io/633297Onhd

Cover of The Lancet's August 22, 2026 issue. Quote reads: "...movements that seek to undermine LGBTQ+ people are those that seek to control all of us—our freedom of expression, our personal medical decisions, and our privacy."

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Circadian Mental Health Network @circadianmhnetw.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Did you catch Amy Ferguson's, our Network Manager, talk at British Sleep Society conference? Don't worry you can catch up with some of the details about our recent PSP here: www.circadianmentalhealth.org/post/top-10-... #BSS2025

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Dr Michael Farquhar @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Really sad to learn of the sudden death of Prof Malcom von Schantz. I had the fortune to work with Malcolm on a couple of projects and his warmth, knowledge, insight, generosity, kindness and humour were always a welcome addition to any group. A huge loss to sleep medicine. RIP

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Dr Michael Farquhar @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

We have a 5PA locum consultant post opportunity in the sleep service at Evelina London Children's Hospital Details here: apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/7...

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Locum Paediatric Sleep Consultant | Job advert | Trac

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National AIDS Trust @nat.org.uk · 17/05/2025

On the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia, we stand in solidarity with all members of the #LGBTQ+ community living with or affected by #HIV. Now more than ever, this #IDAHOBIT2025 we will fight for the dignity, health and freedom of trans people.

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LGBT Foundation @lgbtfdn.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

#IDAHOBIT (International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia) is here! An opportunity to highlight our voices and experiences. As LGBTQ+ people and allies, we have the power to advocate for what's a fairer future. Join us in fighting back against all forms of hate: www.lgbt.foundation🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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LGBT+ History Month UK @lgbthm.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

Today is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersex-phobia, and Transphobia The theme this year is "the Power of Communities" to highlight the strength and resilience that emerges from our collective solidarity. Something much needed in those darkening times #idahobit

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Saving Lives UK @savinglives.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

Today is #IDAHOBIT @may17org.bsky.social. The international day against homophobia, biphobia, interphobia and transphobia. As seen in the UK LGBTQIA rights aren’t guaranteed and can regress. May 17th is a day to stand forward and pledge your support with LGBTQIA people everywhere. #LoveIsLove

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Matthew Hodson @matthewhodson.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

17th May is the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexism and Transphobia. The date commemorates the World Health Organisation’s decision in 1990 to remove homosexuality from its classification of diseases. We exist. We don’t need a cure. #IDAHOBIT

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Arthur Webber 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @bernietranders.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Last year, we were on 52%. Six points dropped in a year. And politicians are surprised they’re banned from representing their parties at pride this year.

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Arthur Webber 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 @bernietranders.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

In 2015, the UK was the leading country on LGBTI human rights in Europe according to IGLA-Europe, with 86%. In 2025, we have dropped to 46%.

The ILGA-Europe rainbow map from 2015. Each country is coloured according to the score given and there is a key along the side. Countries above 80% are in a dark green, above 65% in a slightly lighter green, above 50% in a lighter green. Countries above 40% are in yellow. Countries above 20% are in orange. And countries below 20% are in red. The scores for each country are as follows:

United Kingdom - 86%
Belgium - 83%
Malta - 77%
Sweden - 72%
Croatia - 71%
Spain, Netherlands, Norway, Denmark - 69%
Portugal - 67%
France - 65%
Iceland - 63%
Finland - 62%
Germany - 56%
Austria - 52%
Hungary - 50%
Montenegro - 46%
Luxembourg - 43%
Albania - 42%
Ireland - 40%
Greece - 39%
Georgia - 36%
Czech Republic - 35%
Estonia - 34%
Slovenia - 32%
Andorra - 31%
Slovakia, Serbia, Bosnia, - 29%
Romania, Switzerland - 28%
Bulgaria - 27%
Poland - 26%
Italy - 22%
Lichtenstein, Lithuania - 19%
Latvia, rosovo - 18%

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Dr Michael Farquhar @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Not surprising, but very concerning, that the UK is dropping down in the relative ranking of European countries based on their advocacy for, and protection of rights, for LGBT+ people

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Dr Michael Farquhar @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Really pleased to see this HSSIB report published - we've come a long way in the last decade to try to emphasise how much fatigue affects healthcare delivery in the NHS, and how under-recognised this still is Hopefully this helps encourage further action (And Shaun one of the very first to help!)

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Dr Michael Farquhar @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social · 29/03/2025

As the UK gets ready for the annual "spring forward" clock change to BST tonight, a good time to remind that @britishsleepsoc.bsky.social - like most sleep science organisations - advocates for Standard Time (GMT) the whole year round ⏰ ☀️ Here's why: ↘️ onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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Journal of Sleep Research | ESRS Journal | Wiley Online Library

There is an ongoing debate in the United Kingdom and in other countries about whether twice-yearly changes into and out of Daylight Saving Time should be abolished. Opinions are divided about whether...

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Dr Michael Farquhar @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

For Neurodiversity Celebration Week, Dr Deborah Woodman and I spoke with Cathy Walker from The Futures Project podcast about neurodiversity ↘️ shows.acast.com/674afe22d67d...?

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Neurodiversity and Celebrating Difference | The Futures Project Podcast

with Dr Deborah Woodman and Dr Michael Farquhar

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Dr Michael Farquhar @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Thanks to @steier.bsky.social the text issue on the survey form should now be fixed! Please do share this survey looking at impact of work (and shift rotations) on sleep with resident doctors, the more data we have the better we can advocate! @rcpch.bsky.social @britishsleepsoc.bsky.social

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Dr Michael Farquhar @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

A @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social team, together with @britishsleepsoc.bsky.social and World Sleep Society, are looking at sleep in medical trainees/resident doctors Please circulate to anyone why may be interested! @assocanaes.bsky.social @rcpch.bsky.social gsttdms.kcl.ac.uk/redcap01/sur...

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Sleep Survey for Medical Trainees, SSMT

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Dr Michael Farquhar @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

USA has sprung forward for their clock change this last weekend Though UK change a few weekends away yet, as good a time as any to remind that @britishsleepsoc.bsky.social - like most sleep science organisations - advocates for Standard Time the whole year onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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Journal of Sleep Research | ESRS Journal | Wiley Online Library

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National AIDS Trust @nat.org.uk · 18/02/2025

With LGBT+ rights being challenged across the globe, this year’s theme of LGBT+ History Month of activism and social change offers an opportunity to reflect on the actions of previous generations and their lessons for today, Joe Parry writes on our website: #LGBTplusHM. nat.org.uk/views/joe...

"From the early days of HIV advocacy to the ongoing struggles for LGBT+ rights, activists have always faced attempts to silence them - and they have always persisted."

Joe Parry. Director of Communications

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Dr Michael Farquhar @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

With rapid changes in USA under Trump, it was great to hear Lawrence Tallon, @gstt-nhs.bsky.social's Deputy CEO, reiterate our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion for patients/staff, in context of both LGBT+ history month/race equality week in Feb, at our monthly Team Briefing on Friday

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Dr Michael Farquhar @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Absolutely delighted that for #LGBTHM25 we've launched an updated version of the Rainbow NHS Badge @gstt-nhs.bsky.social! The new design uses the Progress Pride flag, and is intended to better represent LGBT+ patients, families and staff

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Circadian Mental Health Network @circadianmhnetw.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

February is Children's Sleep Awareness Month. We know their is an important relationship between sleep and mental health. We want to hear from young people: what questions about this are most important to them? edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... @thesleepcharity.bsky.social

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Nick Ferran @nickferran.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

Was really good to attend this launch on Friday. Seeing the #NHSRainbowBadge go from an idea to a movement has been awesome to witness. Well done to @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social for the idea & @gstt-nhs.bsky.social for backing it & taking it to the next level to be more inclusive in difficult times.

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 01/02/2025

As LGBT History Month begins, I’d like to thank London’s LGBTQI+ community for enriching our city. For decades, our capital has been a global beacon of hope and inclusion – and I’ll do everything in my power to ensure this continues to be the case.

LGBTQI+ community parade march with Sir Sadiq Khan.

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NHS Providers (now known as The NHS Alliance) @nhsproviders.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

It's LGBT+ History Month UK! 🏳️‍🌈#LGBTHM25 We proudly support and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community within NHS Providers and the NHS. Last year, we shone a spotlight on seven LGBTQ+ trailblazers in health who have helped improve inclusivity for staff and patients. Learn more: buff.ly/4hjsobK

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Jack Turban MD @turban.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

A reminder that all major medical organizations oppose Trump’s plan to ban gender-affirming medical care for adolescent gender dysphoria.

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Queerty @queerty.com · 30/01/2025

“What kind of country are we living in when we take people’s rights away?” - Alan Cumming speaking truth to power on The View about the government’s continued efforts to attack the trans community. 🏳️‍⚧️

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Joseph Rowntree Foundation @jrf-uk.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

4.3 million children are in poverty UK govt won’t see progress on child poverty by 2029 even with high economic growth 📢 Our analysis shows under our central scenario only Scotland will see child poverty rates fall by 2029 in part due to social security policies 1/5

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Generation Scotland @genscot.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

We are part of the @circadianmhnetw.bsky.social which has just launched a study on mental health and body clocks, with public-designed questions on topics you want more research on! Over 12 and in the UK? Help us find the most important ones to you🥰: edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management

The most powerful, simple and trusted way to gather experience data. Start your journey to experience management and try a free account today.

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TIE @tie.scot · 15/01/2025

The Scottish Government has published Guidance on LGBT Inclusive Education for schools and education settings in Scotland. It provides key information about curriculum, responding to incidents of prejudice-based bullying, and national professional learning. 📖 Read our explainer below.

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Scottish Government Guidance Published on LGBT Inclusive Education - Time for Inclusive Education

Time For Inclusive Education

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Circadian Mental Health Network @circadianmhnetw.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

You told us about all the questions you want research to answer, and there were a lot! Help us identify which ones are the most important to you: edinburgh.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_... #MHandthebodyclock #haveyoursay #mentalhealth #sleep #bodyclock

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Dr Michael Farquhar @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

I love old textbooks, and I found this gem in a local second-hand bookshop yesterday: "Sick Children", 1947 edition, written by Dr Donald Paterson of @greatormondst.bsky.social, a comprehensive and no-doubt benchmark general paediatric text of its time

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Circadian Mental Health Network @circadianmhnetw.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

We are here! The Circadian Mental Health Network is a network of researchers, clincians, lived experience individuals and many moredriving innovation in #mentalhealth #sleep #circadian science Find out more about the Network and what we do: circadianmentalhealth.org

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Dr Michael Farquhar @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Meta (Facebook/Instagram/Threads) has updated their "Hateful Conduct" policy to specifically permit "allegations of mental illness or abnormality" to be made "when based on gender or sexual orientation" The change is regressive, prejudicial, and likely to cause harm www.nbcnews.com/tech/social-...

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Meta’s new hate speech rules allow users to call LGBTQ people mentally ill

Changes to its hate speech guidelines were among broader policy shifts Meta made to its moderation practices.

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Dr Michael Farquhar @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

I love the early morning walk into work at this time of year :) Parliament, and Mary Seacole keeping watchful eye on them from the grounds of St Thomas'

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Dr Michael Farquhar @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Long winter nights often bring discussion of our twice-yearly clock changes People are often surprised but living out-of-sync with the natural clock has a health cost The British Sleep Society as a result advocates for permanent GMT/Standard Time in the UK onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...

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Journal of Sleep Research | ESRS Journal | Wiley Online Library

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Dr Michael Farquhar @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Under-resourced child/adolescent mental health services lead to many secondary consequences, not least a significant impact on young people's sleep which is difficult to compensate for without adequate CAMHS assessment/support Early intervention is essential www.theguardian.com/society/2024...

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Long wait for NHS mental healthcare has ‘stark consequences for children’s life chances’

Consultant psychiatrist on why early intervention is key and why delays are unacceptable

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Dr Michael Farquhar @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Great to see the updated RCPCH Statement of Support for LGBTQ+ children and young people - strongly setting out the vital role paediatricians have to play in understanding how to both support and advocate for LGBTQ+ CYP 🏳️‍🌈 www.rcpch.ac.uk/resources/su...

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Supporting LGBTQ+ children and young people - principle statement

The purpose of this principle statement is to: 1. Outline our position on the rights of LGBTQ+ people to eliminate discrimination and stigma 2. Understand the needs of LGBTQ+ children and young people...

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Dr Michael Farquhar @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social · 09/11/2024

Pleasure to talk this morning at the Neonatal and Paediatric Pharmacy Group annual conference, on the impact of hospitalisation on sleep, why it matters, and the role the pharmacy team can play in helping to improve this

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Dr Michael Farquhar @drmikefarquhar.bsky.social · 08/11/2024

Hello BlueSky! My name's Mike Farquhar and I'm a consultant in paediatric sleep medicine at Evelina London Children's Hospital, part of @gstt-nhs.bsky.social I mainly talk about children's sleep, the impact of shiftwork and fatigue for NHS staff, and LGBT+ health Some resources in thread below:

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