International News Celebrate the diversity of LGBTQ+ families with the 13th annual International Family Equality Day on May 5 Celebrate and honour the diversity of LGBTQ+ families across the globe with the 13th annual International Family Equality Day (IFED). On May 5, LGBTQ+ people and their families and friends will get together across the globe to celebrate the 13th annual IFED – an awareness day that highlights family By Graham Robson • 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
LGBTQ+ News New research shows almost half of LGBTQ+ adults are estranged from their family The survey of 3,695 adults aged 18 to 25 found that LGBTQ+ young adults were twice as likely as non-LGBTQ+ young adults to say they were not close to their immediate family members (14% compared to 6%). By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Health “In Denmark we didn’t have to fight for what we wanted.” British lesbian couple ‘pressured’ by UK fertility system seek treatment in Denmark After three failed IUI-treatments, married lesbian couple, Danielle and Sophie from Birmingham, sought support in Denmark instead. By Catherine Muxworthy • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News LGBTQ+ Adoption & Fostering Week: LGBTQ+ people in the UK asked to consider the number of vulnerable children they could adopt or foster Led by New Family Social, LGBTQ+ Adoption & Fostering Week starts today, Monday, March 6. The awareness week asks potential applicants to think about the number of vulnerable children they could parent or care for. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News LGBTQ+ artists design family-friendly show for Leicester’s Spark Festival PALAVER Parties are fun, interactive, glittery events that will include disco-style music and dancing, and interactive crafting activities. By Catherine Muxworthy • 2 min read
A page from Freddie Mercury’s childhood stamp album © The Postal Museum LGBTQ+ News The Postal Museum celebrates British Pride with half term activities inspired by Freddie Mercury’s childhood stamp collection This October half term (Saturday, October 22 – Sunday, October 30), the Postal Museum in London is launching a range of activities inspired by Freddie Mercury’s childhood stamp album, his musical legacy and the recent issue of Royal Mail postage stamps celebrating Pride 50, which explore the history By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Have your say on Brighton & Hove City Council’s £1 million ‘Family Hubs’ development Brighton & Hove City Council has launched a consultation on the development of Family Hubs which it says are set to help improve the lives of children and families throughout the city. The council was one of only seven local authorities in the country to be given up to £1 million government fundin By Graham Robson • 2 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
In The South Brighton & Hove city councillors give green light to three-year plan to tackle inequality throughout the city The council says A Fairer Brighton & Hove framework has been developed after it consulted families, community groups and professionals to ask their views on how it can best support families and children at risk of disadvantage By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News International Family Equality Day ’emphasised that working towards family equality concerns each and every one’ Just like its predecessors, IFED 2022 was a great success: It was commemorated in a record-breaking 237 cities in 71 countries By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Bourne This Way, Eastbourne-based LGBTQ+ parents’ support group, made Community Interest Company Bourne This Way is a friendly and inclusive space, offering activities for group members such as fitness sessions, entertainment and therapy. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
