Health SURVEY: Help improve PrEP access in the UK Are you in the UK and have faced difficulties getting the HIV prevention drug PrEP through the NHS since October 2021? By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health Birmingham charity Saving Lives co-founds new video series for schools The series stars Saving Lives’ own Naomi Sutton and GP Becky Foljambe, and is hosted by the charity You Before Two, of which Becky is the founder. By Catherine Muxworthy • 1 min read
Speech Bubble isolated on faces of colorful people. Health Have your say on Sexual Health Services across Coventry and Warwickshire “The review of our sexual health services ensures that we continue to deliver the service that meets our residents’ needs.” By Catherine Muxworthy • 1 min read
Community News The Sussex Beacon appoints new trustee – Dr Richard Ma With more than 20 years of experience as a GP and working in sexual and reproductive health practice, Dr Ma is also a researcher at Imperial College London. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health Good Law Project’s legal challenge to long-standing trans healthcare delays given permission to proceed to court hearing Alongside trans-led organisation Gendered Intelligence and four people who have suffered life-altering and, Good Law Project argues, unlawful waits for treatment, Good Law Project applied last December for permission to bring a judicial review against NHS England on six grounds. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Health Gay brain tumour patient launches podcast exploring what it is like to live with brain cancer Martin Heaney was diagnosed with a grade 4 glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) in November last year after he banged his head and, on the advice of friends, who were concerned about small changes in his behaviour, decided to go to A&E. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Health Find activities to help you stay strong, steady and independent this April Brighton & Hove City Council is running a five-day programme of taster activity sessions in April through video or in-person at a variety of locations that are free or low cost and open to anyone aged 50+. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Terrence Higgins Trust wants to hear from you! Sexual health/HIV charity Terrence Higgins Trust is developing a new campaign to celebrate its 40th Anniversary and they want to know what you think of their designs By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health Terrence Higgins Trust to pilot new PrEP clinic in Brighton & Hove – PrEP2U Terrence Higgins Trust is piloting a new PrEP clinic in Brighton & Hove. Called PrEP2U, the clinic runs on a Thursday evening between 4-7pm from their office at 61 Ship Street, Brighton, BN1 1AE. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Health Terrence Higgins Trust Brighton & Hove to pilot new service – PrEP2U At PrEP2U, you’ll get a full HIV and STI screen, PrEP, plus condoms & lube, advice and information and referrals for support. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health Opt-out HIV testing launches at Royal Sussex County Hospital’s Emergency Department All patients who attend A&E at Royal Sussex County Hospital will now be screened for HIV when having routine blood tests, unless they choose to opt out By Graham Robson • 4 min read
Fundraising News Terrence Higgins Trust’s Ribbon Walk Brighton raises over £8,000 The Ribbon Walk Brighton, organised by HIV/sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust, yesterday raised over £8,000 and saw people come together in the fight against HIV By Graham Robson • 1 min read
