General News Study finds black LGBTQ+ community face health barriers A new report from The Williams Institute has found black, LGBTQ+ identifying adults face higher rates of health disparities compared to their non-LGBTQ+ black peers By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
General News UK gender clinic rated ‘inadequate’ The UK’s only gender clinic for under 18s has been rated ‘inadequate’ by the country’s health watchdog, the Care Quality Commission (CQC). By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
General News Jill Biden visits LGBTQ+ health centre Dr Jill Biden has begun her new role as US first lady by visiting Whitman-Walker Health, which specialises in LGBTQ+ healthcare and HIV/AIDS treatment. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Arts Enjoy a Big Night In with MindOut on Feb 4 Join Ophelia Payne and guests, including Misty Van Cartier, Sperm Donna, Richard Energy and Sweet Boy, on Zoom for a night of drag performances, bingo, games and more in aid of MindOut on February 4 from 7.30pm. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community News Rates of Covid-19 start to slow in Brighton & Hove In the seven days up to January 15 there were 1,438 confirmed new cases of Covid-19 in the city, which is a 36% decrease per 100,000 residents from the previous week By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community Webinar on Covid-19 vaccination roll-out in Care Homes Are you a relative or carer with a loved one in a care home? Healthwatch online webinar on the Covid-19 vaccination roll out programme By Graham Robson • 1 min read
General News NHS to appeal against puberty blockers ruling The Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust has been granted the right to appeal against a court ruling which would prevent trans people under 16 from accessing puberty blockers without legal permission. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Community CNWL launches LGBTQ+ Progress Badge Pin badges withLGBTQ+ flag will appear across Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust (CNWL) from February By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Clare Project Community The Clare Project seeks neurodivergent TNBI people The Clare Project is looking for ideas and feedback from the community for their fourth booklet, Neurodiversity in the Trans Community By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community The Survivors’ Network announce Self-Compassion Group The group, which starts on Feb 11, is led by Survivors’ Network group facilitators and is open to anyone on the counselling waiting list who identifies as a woman or non-binary By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Covid Community News Rates of Covid continue to rise in Brighton & Hove In the seven days up to January 8, based on data published on January 13, there were 2,244 confirmed new Covid-19 cases in Brighton & Hove which is an 18% increase per 100,000 residents from the previous week By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community New grants for innovation in mental health New grant giving programme, Cameron Grants for Innovation in Mental Health, to encourage individuals and organisations to find innovative ways to support people suffering with poor mental health. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
