Health More gay and bisexual men able to donate blood from today New blood donation rules for gay and bisexual men come into effect in Scotland and Wales today, and will come into effect in England tomorrow, meaning more gay and bisexual men will be eligible to give blood. By Besi • 2 min read
Community News One number, one website for unpaid carers across the city Local MPs Caroline Lucas (Brighton Pavilion) and Peter Kyle (Hove and Portslade) launch new Carers Hub today (November 24) on Brighton Seafront. Carers Hub is a brand new phone line (01273 977 000) and dedicated website (www.carershub.co.uk) for unpaid carers in Brighton and Hove and will provide a By Besi • 3 min read
Health Survey finds Assurance prospects improving for people with HIV Unusual Risks, the medical financial advisers announce results of their latest HIV Insurance Survey. After contacting all of the major Life Assurance providers in the UK, they report that 75% of insurers are now offering some form of HIV Life Assurance. By Besi • 2 min read
Community News Samaritans – Make small talk and save lives Samaritans is launching a campaign in partnership with British Transport Police, Network Rail and the wider rail industry to give travellers the confidence to trust their instincts and act if they notice someone who may be at risk of suicide in or around a train station. By Besi • 2 min read
Health HIV – get yourself tested! Local HIV charity, The Sussex Beacon is urging people to get tested for HIV during National HIV Testing Week (runs till November 24). The aim of the week is to raise awareness of HIV and promote testing to the most affected population groups in England, men who have sex with men (MSM) and black Afri By Besi • 2 min read
Health Man convicted of deliberately infecting sexual partners with HIV A man who deliberately infected at least five sexual partners with HIV has been convicted of causing grievous bodily harm. Darryl Rowe, 27, was also convicted of five counts of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent following a trial at Lewes Crown Court. By Besi • 3 min read
Health Prince Harry attends THT HIV pop-up shop Today, Prince Harry attended the opening of Terrence Higgins Trust’s HIV self test pop-up shop in Hackney, to launch National HIV Testing Week (November 18-24). His Royal Highness met with Andrew Bates, a young man who was diagnosed with HIV in 2015, who shared his story and talked about the importa By Besi • 3 min read
Community News London HIV campaign shortlisted for Campaign of the Year award London’s HIV prevention campaign, Do It London, shortlisted for Campaign of the Year category at the distinguished LGC Awards 2018. The latest Do It London campaign, which is live now and runs until early 2018, uses simple and clear imagery to inform the public of the variety of options for avoiding By Besi • 2 min read
Community News Prince Harry to attend opening of THT pop-up shop Prince Harry will attend the opening of the Terrence Higgins Trust (THT), HIV pop-up shop in Hackney on Wednesday, November 15, 2017. The shop marks the launch of National HIV Testing Week (NHTW), which the charity coordinates on behalf of HIV Prevention England (HPE). By Besi • 2 min read
Health Halloween fun run raises over £850 for local HIV charity On October 28, over 160 people donned their most terrifying outfits to take part in the inaugural Halloween Fun Run in Hove, raising over £850 for local HIV charity, The Sussex Beacon. The family friendly event consisted of a 5k run for adults and a mini mile along the prom for the kids. Everyone wo By Besi • 1 min read
Health New survey highlights disconnect between the aspirations of people living with HIV in the UK and HIV treatment advances People living with HIV in the UK continue to have lower expectations from life than the general population, despite HIV treatment advances. New survey highlights disconnect between the aspirations of People Living with HIV in the UK and HIV treatment advances. By Besi • 3 min read
Community News Martin Fisher Foundation Update Since its launch two years ago, the Foundation has been working hard with partners to develop the Towards Zero HIV Strategy for Brighton & Hove and has led, with Brighton & Hove City Council, the successful application for the city to become the first United Nations (UNAIDS) Fast Track City in the U By Contributor • 5 min read
