Virgin Radio Pridecast

This week on the Virgin Radio Pridecast, with so much discussion about the new ban on conversion therapy for sexuality but not gender, Alex Milsom and Shivani Dave are going to be talking all about conversion therapy and the harm that it causes. 

You’ll hear from evangelical gay Christian Jayne Ozanne, who resigned as a Government Equality Advisor over what she termed a ‘hostile environment’ for LGBT people, as well as Matt Mahmood Ogston, whose fiancé Naz tragically took his own life after coming out to his family and being offered conversion practices for his sexuality. You’ll also hear from singer Conleth Kane on the terrifying impact of hearing conversion therapy discussed on the radio whilst he was growing up.

Plus, Alex and Shivani will be chatting to presenter and ex-solicitor Alex Woolhouse all about the proposals for the new ban on conversion therapy, and how these proposals exclude those in the trans community. 

Please note, some of the topics discussed in this episode might be sensitive and/or triggering. For help and support with any LGBTQ+ issues you might be facing, you can contact Switchboard on 0300 330 0630. Alternatively, the Samaritans are available twenty-four hours a day on 116 123.

Mermaids is a charity providing support for gender-diverse young people and their families. You can find more information at mermaidsuk.org.uk or you can call 08088010400.

Gendered Intelligence is a charity that works to increase understanding of gender diversity and improve the lives of trans people. Their website is found at genderedintelligence.co.uk or you can call their support line on 0330 3559 678.

Stonewall is an LGBTQ+ charity with plenty of information about conversion therapy and the proposed conversion therapy ban. You can find more information at stonewall.org.uk.