LGBT liaison officers in London could serve as a model for hospitals and clinics to implement LGBT liaison nurses due to the higher rates of mental health issues and negative perceptions of public services among the LGBT community.

Nursing standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)

The police in London have trained lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) liaison officers who are skilled at dealing with members of the LGBT community (features February 7). This initiative could be used as a model for LGBT liaison nurses in hospital wards, outpatient clinics and the community. People in the UK who identify as LGBT have higher rates of anxiety, depression, substance misuse, self- harm, eating disorders and suicidal behaviour. Many view public services as institutionally homophobic.

LGBT liaison officers in London could serve as a model for hospitals and clinics to implement LGBT liaison nurses due to the higher rates of mental health issues and negative perceptions of public services among the LGBT community.

Liaison nurses could benefit lesbian and gay patients.