News NHS Confederation to draw up trans guide for hospitals NHS leaders are drawing up a trans guide for hospitals that will include how to fight anti-trans groups and use inclusive language. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News MindOut to hold ‘Mindfulness Art Workshop’ on Thursday, September 8 MindOut, the LGBTQ+ mental health charity, is to host a Mindfulness Art Workshop on Thursday, September 8 from 3pm. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Allsorts Youth Project launches GIDS Pilot Project in Sussex This new service is available in Sussex for young people & parents/carers of young people who are trans, aged 11-17 (year 7+) and on the waiting list or being seen by the Gender Identity Development Service By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Fundraising News Cherry Fakewell to raise funds for the Sussex Beacon at STAUNCH: A Fright at the Movies at The Curzon on Saturday, October 1 “Gather round my darlings, for we have a tale of the FORBIDDEN, a story of the FIERCE and a telling of HORRIFIC, GLAMOROUS, TERROR!” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Sedos to present LGBTQ+ re-telling of Shakespeare classic, ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ London-based amateur theatre company and charity Sedos is to bring its production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream to Bridewell Theatre in central London from September 14-24, 2022. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Information Switchboard publishes ‘LISTEN UP!’ impact report A new impact report from Switchboard, the national LGBTQ+ help and support line, has been published to provide insight into what the charity achieved in 2021, and also reflect on how the unexpected events of 2020 affected the communities Switchboard supports, and the ways the charity runs its servic By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Mermaids launches MANGO – an activist programme MANGO is a pilot, trans-led, 12-week Activism and Advocacy online programme for gender diverse young people, which will follow principles of building collective power and liberation. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Former Green Cllr Geoffrey Bowden said: “Pride is not a sacred cow” Health Geoffrey Bowden appointed Chair of Healthwatch Brighton & Hove Healthwatch Brighton & Hove has announced that Geoffrey Bowden has been appointed Chair of the “independent champion for people who use health and social care services in the city”. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Arts Ladypat and Boogaloo Stu present ‘QUEER HEARTS’ The year-long project which will encompass a joint exhibition of new artworks, plus workshop events, and concluding in May 2023 with a cultural exchange between the artists’ home locations of the Isle of Wight and Brighton. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
In The South Brighton & Hove’s A-Level students praised Students across Brighton & Hove are celebrating impressive A-level results today. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
National News Victims of contaminated blood scandal to be given £100,000 compensation The UK Government has announced that victims of the contaminated blood scandal will finally receive compensation after a 40-year battle. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Planet Nation is back and ready to support and amplify the sapphic community! A grant of £7,500 has been awarded to Planet Nation to help the new non-profit organisation relaunch and support organisations in reaching their community right from the outset By Graham Robson • 1 min read
