Michael Brady (physician)

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Michael Brady (physician)
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NationalityBritish
CitizenshipUnited Kingdom
OccupationPhysician

Dr Michael Brady has been the National Advisor for LGBT Health at NHS England since April 2019[1], the first person to take on his role. This role aims to help tackle inequality and improve access in the NHS. One aim is to improve healthcare professionals’ awareness of LGBT issues and implementation of Sexual orientation monitoring across the National Health Service in England.[2][3] The National Advisor was developed as part of former Prime Minister Theresa May's LGBT Action Plan following the 2017 National LGBT Survey. Dr Brady described his responsibilities as “The focus is very much on three different areas: data collection and monitoring; education and training; and delivering inclusive services"[4]

In addition, he is HIV and Sexual Health Consultant at Kings College Hospital in London and has been the Medical Director of the Terrence Higgins Trust since 2007, having been a trustee since 2004.[5]

References

  1. "Government appoints first National Adviser for LGBT Health". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2021-01-21.
  2. "NHS England » Dr Michael Brady". www.england.nhs.uk. Retrieved 2021-01-21.
  3. "Snapshots in LGBTQ+ Medical History" (PDF). The Royal Society Of Medicine. Retrieved 2021-01-21.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. "An interview with Dr Michael Brady". GMFA. Retrieved 2021-01-21.
  5. "Our executive | Terrence Higgins Trust". www.tht.org.uk. Retrieved 2021-01-21.

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