Health Gay man from Worthing, diagnosed with Testicular Cancer, shares his story as part of new Macmillan Cancer Support partnership Thousands of people with cancer in the south east are ‘suffering in silence’ with concerns around sex and intimacy – facing ‘rock bottom’ self-confidence and serious worries about their sex lives or romantic relationship – a leading charity has warned. New figures released by Macmillan Cancer Suppor By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Community Standing Strong: A Lesbian Survivor’s Plea for Inclusive Domestic Abuse Support “From the moment I walked through the doors of the LGBTQ+ support group, I felt a sense of belonging and acceptance,” Sarah shares. “For the first time, I was able to speak openly about my experiences as a lesbian survivor, knowing that I was surrounded by people who understood and supported me.” By Contributor • 2 min read
Community A Trans Survivor’s Call for Trans-Inclusive Domestic Violence Services: A Personal Perspective For me, accessing trans-inclusive support services was not just about finding refuge from the violence; it was about reclaiming my dignity, my identity, and my sense of worth as a transgender individual. By Contributor • 2 min read
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
Health “You get what you pay for”. Terrence Higgins Trust responds to data showing sexual health services at ‘breaking point’ New data from the Local Government Association has shown that almost every council in England and Wales has seen a rise in gonorrhoea since 2017 while sexual health services face ‘unprecedented increases in demand’. With nearly three quarters (71%) of councils also seening increases in syphilis diag By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health and Beauty NEW YEAR, NEW YOU: Exercise for the body and the mind Words by Kemptown-based health and fitness personal trainer PatDPersonalTrainer. I became a health and fitness personal trainer because of how good exercising made me feel. For as long as I can remember fitness and good mental health has always been and still is a very challenging and essential part By Contributor • 2 min read
Health “Concerning” rise in cases of extensively antibiotic-resistant Shigella sonnei infections, mainly in gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has announced there has been a “concerning” rise in cases of extensively antibiotic-resistant Shigella sonnei infections, mainly in gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM). Since the beginning of 2023, the number of extensively-antibiotic resi By Contributor • 2 min read
Health Menopause awareness session for LGBTQ+ communities at the Ledward Centre on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 Brighton & Hove City Council is inviting LGBTQ+ communities to attend its free menopause awareness session at the Ledward Centre, 14a Jubilee St, Brighton BN1 1GE on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 from 12pm. Book your FREE place here. This is an educational session that aims to help you gain an understan By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health New polling data show almost nine out of ten Tory voters want to see compensation paid in Infected Blood scandal New polling, commissioned by leading HIV charity Terrence Higgins Trust, shows that 87% of the British electorate believe that people infected and affected by the contaminated blood scandal should be entitled to compensation. In advance of a key vote in the House of Commons which would establish a n By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Health Emergency Department Opt-Out Testing a “triumph”. New report finds thousands tested and diagnosed with HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C A new report published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and the University of Bristol has found that the NHSE Emergency Opt-Out testing Programme for bloodborne viruses has helped to diagnose thousands of people with serious infections. The report, commissioned by NHS England (NHSE), evaluat By Graham Robson • 4 min read
Community News HIV Chaplaincy, active within community Connecting and working with other people and with community groups is an enjoyable part of both my HIV Chaplain and HIV Pharmacist roles, and is essential to delivering an effective service (which I hope I do!). In both positions the needs of the person living with HIV and/or their loved one(s) are By Contributor • 2 min read
