Health

LGBT+HUSET will, through the health pillar, lift the overall health level of LGBT+ people. LGBT+ people have different issues with health as they are more likely to smoke and drink, and have more chronic pain than the rest of the population. 

LGBT+ people often feel that they are not accommodated by their doctors, which is especially a problem for transgender/nonbinary people and others who get access to gender-affirming treatments through the healthcare system. LGBT+HUSET offers the possibility for treatment and prevention of issues with health within the house, and also offers to help LGBT+ people feel more welcome in the healthcare system in general.

The target group of the health pillar is:

  • LGBT+ people who have health issues or who suspect that they have health issues. Additionally, LGBT+ people who are already healthy will also benefit from the pillar’s preventive work.
  • Health professionals seeking information on how to deal with health issues among members of the LGBT+ community.

The pillar also offers:

  • HIV/AIDS testing
  • An assessor who can assist in meetings with health services
  • Information leaflets about issues with health
  • Group therapy
  • Conversations with psychologists, doctors and nurses
  • Sex education for adults