A pop-up clinic aims to better understand the needs of local LGBTQIA+ people.
The Rainbow Pharmacy Clinic will offer free appointments with a clinical pharmacist.
University of Otago school of pharmacy clinic lead Emma Smith said the pop-up clinic was a chance to build some trust with the rainbow community.
"We want to provide a sensitive and responsive service, which includes, but is not limited to medicines, education, and advice.
"So this is really a pilot, and hopefully will help us be able to better understand the needs of the community, and how we can best serve them going forward."
The clinic would provide the opportunity to answer general health questions, questions about sexual health or questions about using hormones for transitioning.
"We are not really sure what kind of questions we are going to get asked, and so this pilot is really going to help us and help inform how we tailor our approach.
"It is essential that we work with people in a way that aligns with their world views and meets their individual health needs."
The pop-up clinic is a collaboration between the University of Otago School of Pharmacy Clinic and Dunedin Pride.
Members of Dunedin Pride would support clinical staff to ensure it was a welcoming environment.
"Making it a nice space, a safe, warm space for people."
Rainbow Pharmacy Clinic
Free medicines assessment and consultation for the takatāpui and rainbow community.
Thursday February 16 at the School of Pharmacy Clinic, Ground floor, 325 Great King St.
Book by calling (03) 479-8141
