Community News New trustee at Lunch Positive Local HIV charity Lunch Positive appoint new trustee to the board. Lunch Positive provides a weekly peer-led community lunch club for people with HIV every Friday at Dorset Gardens Methodist Church, Kemptown. In joining the board at Lunch Positive, Richard Jeneway, who co-founded the HIV charity Pee By Besi • 1 min read
Community News Survey for LGBTQ people affected by cancer launched Macmillan Cancer Support and Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard are working together to engage with the local communities to learn about the experiences and needs of LGBTQ people in Brighton and Hove and Sussex who are affected by cancer. By Besi • 3 min read
General News Progress for pilots living with HIV – NAT welcome CAA decision The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) announce changes to their hitherto outdated rules on HIV. They are issuing initial Class 1 Medical certificates (with a restriction to multi-pilot operations) to applicants living with HIV wishing to become commercial pilots. By Besi • 1 min read
General News Brighton & Hove to benefit from new weight management programmes A new approach to helping people in the city maintain a healthy weight will launch in April. Following a robust tendering process, Brighton & Hove City Council has signed a three-year community weight management contract with BeeZee Bodies. By Besi • 2 min read
Community News RadioReverb launches ‘Mental Health Matters’ radio show RadioReverb launch brand-new radio show about mental health as part of their new 2018 schedule. The ground-breaking show, Mental Health Matters, aims to be a valuable resource for Brighton residents and mental health charities alike. By Besi • 3 min read
Community News Don’t Stew – Get together for a brew, say Samaritans Beat ‘Blue Monday’, often referred to as the most depressing day of the year, by getting together for a friendly cuppa while raising funds for Samaritans to continue providing emotional support. By Besi • 2 min read
Health London joins global HIV initiative Today the Mayor of London, London Councils, Public Health England and NHS England signed a historic pledge to join the international Fast-Track Cities initiative – part of a global effort to reduce HIV and HIV stigma. By Besi • 2 min read
Health Mildmay CEO leaves charity to take on new post Chief Executive of Mildmay leaves the charity after nine years, to take on a new position. Dr Ross White is stepping down from his role as CEO of Mildmay to take on another Chief Executive role at a charity in Surrey. By Besi • 2 min read
Health Sussex Beacon appoint new Executive Director Local HIV charity The Sussex Beacon recruits an Executive Director, Bill Puddicombe, to take the charity forward in 2018. Mr Puddicombe has a wealth of experience in the voluntary sector and a track record of securing the future of small and medium-sized charities. By Besi • 2 min read
Community News Mental Health worker moves on after eight years at MindOut Si Campbell leaves MindOut, the mental health service after eight years in post. The team at MindOut will be saying a very fond farewell to Si Campbell, who is leaving the team after eight years. By Besi • 1 min read
Community News MindOut counselling service is up and running! MindOut, the LGBTQ mental health service opened its doors for the new LGBTQ counselling service on October 1, 2017. LGTBQ Counselling at MindOut provides relational counselling, which is not goal orientated, or about telling you what to do. By Besi • 2 min read
Health NHS England agree to provide immediate treatment to those diagnosed with HIV NHS England announce that HIV antiretroviral medication will now be provided to patients immediately once someone is diagnosed. It is one of three new treatments and services approved for funding that will be available for patients from 2018/19, which together are expected to benefit 3,000 patients By Besi • 2 min read
