Deep Engagement Partnership (DEP)

Useful Information

Useful Links

Meet the LGBTQ+ Deep Engagement Partner: Birmingham LGBT

Deep Engagement Partnership (DEP)

What is the Deep Engagement Partnership?

Birmingham City Council aims to improve the understanding of the health requirements of Birmingham’s diverse communities: to identify local health need, review what services and support exist and work with communities to design improvements.

Birmingham LGBT is working alongside Birmingham City Council to ensure the LGBTQ+ community is not left behind.

We will:

Facilitate focus groups to discuss different health & wellbeing topics with members of the LGBTQ+ communities.
Work with LGBTQ+ communities to design and deliver a health project, to provide them with the tools to improve their health & wellbeing.
Deliver training for professionals and community organisations, to improve the way they deliver services to the LGBTQ+ community.
Support LGBTQ+ community members to take part in community research and engagement
Share the knowledge we will gain with Public Health and Birmingham’s Health & Wellbeing Board to help to inform future decision making on services, health & wellbeing information and self-help support.

As part of this work, Birmingham LGBT is building a library of LGBTQ+ affirmative providers of body positivity activities and sports and fitness activities. We’re also looking for LGBTQ+ affirmative venues in which to hold activities.

If you have any questions or are interested in taking part in this Project, please contact: Maria Hughes on 0121 643 0821 MariaHughes@blgbt.org

Upcoming events

Ageing Well: a discussion event for the LGBTQ+ community

What does “ageing well” mean to you?

You’re invited to a discussion group about ageing well, health and wellbeing in later life. We’ll explore what supports LGBTQ+ people to maintain good health and wellbeing as we age.

This event is open to anyone aged 18+. Refreshments and a light lunch are included. We can support you with travel costs on request.

BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL

If you have any questions, please contact Maria Hughes: 0121 643 0821 or MariaHughes@blgbt.org.

Demographic monitoring: online focus groups
ACESO is holding focus groups to discuss a standard set of demographic monitoring questions – about the nine protected characteristics – for Birmingham City Council. If you would like to take part in a focus group, you are invited to complete an expression of interest form.

Bacterial Vaginosis

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common condition in which the balance of bacteria inside the vagina becomes disrupted.

Chlamydia

Chlamydia is a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) caused by bacteria. It is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the UK.

Genital Warts / HPV

Genital Warts (sometimes called anogenital warts) are a curable sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by human papillomaviruses or HPVs.

Gonorrhoea & Drug Resistant Gonorrhoea

Gonorrhoea is a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) caused by bacteria. It is the second most common bacterial sexually transmitted infection in the UK.

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A is a viral infection which affects the liver. It can be passed on in various ways including sexually from some sex acts.

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver and is caused by the hepatitis B virus which can be passed on sexually.

Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C is a viral infection affecting the liver. It has usually been associated with injecting drug use but we now know that it can be passed on sexually, particularly with certain sex practices.

Herpes

Genital herpes is a common infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). It can cause painful blisters on the genitals and the surrounding areas.

LGV (Lymphogranuloma Venereum)

Lymphogranuloma venereum, or LGV, is a curable sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a bacterium (a type of germ) from the chlamydia family.

Non Gonococcal Urethritis (NGU)

NGU is inflammation of the male urethra (water pipe) which can occur due to various causes hence the condition sometimes being called Non-Gonococcal Urethritis (NGU).

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

PID is the name given to inflammation of female reproductive organs: the womb (or uterus) fallopian tubes, ovaries and surrounding tissues.

Pubic Lice (Crabs)

Pubic lice are tiny parasitic insects that live on coarse human body hair, such as pubic hair.

Scabies

Scabies is a common and very itchy skin condition caused by a tiny mite called Sarcoptes Scabiei.

Shigella

Shigella is an infectious bacterial infection. It is often a cause of food poisoning but can easily be passed on during sex.

Syphilis

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a bacteria.

Trichomonas Vaginalis (TV)

TV is a curable sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a protozoon called Trichomonas vaginalis, or ‘TV’. Protozoa are tiny germs similar to bacteria.

Deep Engagement Partnership (DEP)

Jump to

Useful Information

Useful Links

Deep Engagement Partnership (DEP)

What is the Deep Engagement Partnership?

Upcoming events

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common condition in which the balance of bacteria inside the vagina becomes disrupted.

Chlamydia is a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) caused by bacteria. It is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the UK.

Genital Warts (sometimes called anogenital warts) are a curable sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by human papillomaviruses or HPVs.

Gonorrhoea is a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) caused by bacteria. It is the second most common bacterial sexually transmitted infection in the UK.

Hepatitis A is a viral infection which affects the liver. It can be passed on in various ways including sexually from some sex acts.

Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver and is caused by the hepatitis B virus which can be passed on sexually.

Hepatitis C is a viral infection affecting the liver. It has usually been associated with injecting drug use but we now know that it can be passed on sexually, particularly with certain sex practices.

Genital herpes is a common infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). It can cause painful blisters on the genitals and the surrounding areas.

Lymphogranuloma venereum, or LGV, is a curable sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a bacterium (a type of germ) from the chlamydia family.

NGU is inflammation of the male urethra (water pipe) which can occur due to various causes hence the condition sometimes being called Non-Gonococcal Urethritis (NGU).

PID is the name given to inflammation of female reproductive organs: the womb (or uterus) fallopian tubes, ovaries and surrounding tissues.

Pubic lice are tiny parasitic insects that live on coarse human body hair, such as pubic hair.

Scabies is a common and very itchy skin condition caused by a tiny mite called Sarcoptes Scabiei.

Shigella is an infectious bacterial infection. It is often a cause of food poisoning but can easily be passed on during sex.

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a bacteria.

TV is a curable sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by a protozoon called Trichomonas vaginalis, or ‘TV’. Protozoa are tiny germs similar to bacteria.

Useful Information

If you have any enquiries, questions, or if we can help in any way, we’d love to hear from you

Sign up to our newsletter to receive the latest news and updates