Business News Anti-LGBTQ+ groups fundraising via Amazon OpenDemocracy, a non-governmental organisation, found over 40 anti-LGBTQ+ organisations have been fundraising via Amazon’s Smile programme. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Business News HIV: Breakthrough Medication Approved HIV: Breakthrough Medication Approved for Use in Europe, 9 out 10 people preferred monthly injections to tablets in trials. By Paul Wright • 2 min read
Covid Community New grant scheme to help vulnerable people this winter Small grants up to a maximum of £5,000 are available for community and voluntary organisations in the city who can deliver extra support quickly to help vulnerable people and families this winter. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Charity fears for LGBTQ+ people this Christmas London-based helpline charity Switchboard is concerned for thousands of people forced to spend the festive period alone. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community Sir Ian McKellen among first to receive Covid-19 vaccine 81-year-old actor and LGBTQ+ activist, Sir Ian McKellen, is among the first to receive the new Covid-19 vaccine. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
Community Post-lockdown testing campaign a ‘proved success’ New figures published by Public Health England this week have shown THT and 56 Dean Street’s Break the Chain campaign to be a success – finding 39 new HIV diagnosis and 109 people with syphilis. In June, July and August 2020, By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community Be Alert for Covid-19 vaccination scam Healthwatch Brighton & Hove shares a statement on behalf of Sussex NHS Commissioners to alert people to a Covid-19 vaccination scam By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Brighton & Hove remains in Tier 2; Hastings and Rye placed into Tier 3 Today’s national tier review has confirmed that Brighton & Hove will remain in Tier 2 – High Alert. While this news may reassure Brighton & Hove businesses over Christmas, along the south east coast the constituency of Hastings and Rye has been placed in Tier 3. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts REVIEW: Rainbow Chorus-virtual Xmas concert Brian Butler sings along at home with the Rainbow Chorus online Xmas concert By Brian Butler • 3 min read
Community Vaccination Champions needed in Sussex Sussex NHS Commissioners seeking volunteers to become Vaccination Champions to help the NHS in Sussex raise awareness of the Covid-19 vaccination and dispel myths on the vaccine. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Council urges gov to give schools staff & funding needed Brighton & Hove’s lead councillor for schools has urged the government to confirm funding arrangements for the Covid-19 testing programme in secondary schools due to start in January. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community 400% increase in UK media coverage of trans topics A new report, conducted by Mediatique, has found coverage of trans related topics in UK media outlets has increased by 400% during the last five years. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
