Dr Michael Brady

Michael was appointed as the first National Advisor for LGBT+ Health at NHS England in 2019, with the remit of reducing LGBT+ health inequalities, improving healthcare experience, access and outcomes for LGBT+ individuals and ensuring the NHS is an inclusive place to work for its LGBT+ staff. He is also the Deputy Director for Patient Equalities at NHS England.

Michael is also a Sexual Health and HIV consultant at Kings College Hospital in south London

News featuring Michael

Positive Health – Episode 6

24 Nov 2025

Co-hosts Susan Cole and Denis Onyango are joined by Ophelia Haanyama and Dr Michael Brady. They will be discussing the pressing issues around HIV affecting Black communities, and solutions to the challenges faced. This episode was streamed live on Monday 24 November...

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