Comment LGBTQ+ Specific Domestic Abuse Services in Brighton & Hove Is current provision fit for purpose or responsive to the clearly articulated needs of LGBTQ+ communities themselves. Communities frequently ask for ‘by and for’ services – and this has not been provided. By Contributor • 4 min read
Comment Addressing the Gap: The Urgent Need for Local LGBTQ Domestic Violence Support Services in Brighton & Hove In Brighton and Hove, a city known for its vibrant LGBTQ+ community, there’s a growing recognition of the need for dedicated support services tailored to the experiences of LGBTQ+ survivors. By Contributor • 2 min read
Community LGBTQ+ Fostering Information Evening at The Queery Fostering Information Evening at The Queery as part of LGBTQ+ Adoption & Fostering Week By Contributor • 1 min read
Brighton Bear Weekend Brighton Bear Weekend: A Celebration of Community and Charity In the heart of Brighton, a special event unfolded on the evening of February 27 at the Fallen Angel. It was a night dedicated to expressing gratitude and celebrating the collective efforts that made the Brighton Bear Weekend a resounding success. The gathering wasn’t just any event; it was a testam By Contributor • 3 min read
Community News 1BTN’s International Women’s Day Takeover to return on March 8 – bigger, bolder and better than before Words by Kate Wildblood; artwork by Queen Josephine and Hannah Sherlock Now in its sixth year, 1BTN’s International Women’s Day (IWM) Takeover 2024 is here, bigger, bolder and better than before with 40 1BTN presenters, DJs and artists set to deliver over 36 hours of inspiring broadcasting as we cel By Contributor • 2 min read
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Rev Michael Hydes, Metropolitan Community News ‘Village’ Metropolitan Community Church to move to Ledward Centre on 3 March The ‘Village’ Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) in Brighton & Hove has announced that from 3 March they will be moving to LGBTQ+ community centre, the Ledward Centre, for their weekly events. For the last few years, ‘Village’ MCC has been welcomed at Dorset Gardens Methodist Church, with whom they By Contributor • 2 min read
Community News The Clare Project granted ‘interested person’ status in the inquest of Matty Sheldrick, who died in November 2022 The Clare Project, Sussex’s community-led support charity for trans, non-binary and intersex adults, has been granted ‘interested person’ status in the inquest of Matty Sheldrick, who died in November 2022. Alongside Matty’s family and friends, the Clare Project’s team made relentless efforts to get By Contributor • 2 min read
African American mother laying on the floor with her son doing some play therapy at home. Features & Longread Different Together: Celebrating LGBTQ+ adoption This year’s LGBTQ+ Adoption and Fostering Week starts on March 4 and focuses on encouraging more LGBTQ+ people across the UK to explore adoption and fostering. The Different Together theme for 2024 specifically calls for more LGBTQ+ people from the global majority to consider adoption and fostering. By Contributor • 5 min read
Community News Across Rainbows announces closure of LGBTQ+ Independent Domestic Violence and Abuse outreach service Aross Rainbows, which offers talks and workshops for LGBTQ+ communities in Sussex, has come to the decision to close its LGBTQ+ Independent Domestic Violence and Abuse (IDVA) service, which will include the weekly drop-in and the six week course. In statement, Across Rainbows said: “We are a small i By Contributor • 1 min read
Transgender News Trans people “significantly more likely to have long-term mental health condition, including depression and anxiety” Transgender people are significantly more likely to have long-term mental health condition, including depression and anxiety, say researchers who analysed GP patient survey data. The study by researchers at Manchester University of 1.5 million people over the age of 16 found the risk of having a lon By Contributor • 2 min read
