Community News Brighton Sauna supports new HIV testing campaign Over the last twelve months, the Brighton Sauna opposite the Royal Pavilion in central Brighton has been working closely with the Claude Nicol Centre and The Martin Fisher Foundation on sexual health initiatives in Brighton & Hove. By Besi • 1 min read
Arts Iconic AIDS Quilt to be displayed in London An iconic quilt panel, commemorating the lives of those lost to the AIDS epidemic in the UK, will be displayed at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in London from November 30 – December 4. By Besi • 2 min read
Health Hove MP tests for HIV ahead of National HIV Testing Week Peter Kyle, Labour MP for Hove & Portslade, takes public HIV test to encourage more local people to test for the virus as National HIV Testing Week approaches. By Besi • 3 min read
Community News International Men’s Day to highlight male suicide This International Men’s Day, Brighton, Hove and District Samaritans are calling on everyone in the community to take their part in suicide prevention, particularly within the most at risk group, those who are socially disadvantaged. By Besi • 3 min read
General News More men with mental health issues commit suicide than women New research published today shows the disproportionate impacts of mental health issues on men in the UK. Men are less likely than women to talk to anyone about being depressed, and more likely to exhibit risk-taking behaviour, reveals a report launched ahead of International Men’s Day by The Huffin By Besi • 3 min read
Peter Kyle MP for Hove & Portslade Health Court of Appeal rules in favour of NAT, PrEP Appeal The Court of Appeal rules in favour of the NAT (National AIDS Trust) in a judgment that confirms an earlier high court judgment that NHS England can legally fund the HIV prevention drug PrEP. By Besi • 3 min read
General News Sussex ME Society hold successful medical conference Nearly 150 people attended the Brighthelm Centre last month to hear presentations on the neurological aspects of ME, Nutrition and Immunity along with how local services help people accept and manage their illness leading to improvements. By Besi • 1 min read
Arts Halloween ball raises almost £35,000 for Brighton HIV charity The Halloween Horror Show fundraising ball, held at Grand Hotel on Friday, October 28, raises almost £35,000 for the Sussex Beacon. By Besi • 2 min read
Cllr Dick Page General News Greens say Coperforma failure a “warning shot” about NHS privatisation As Coperforma is stripped of its NHS patient transport contract, Greens councillors say this is a “warning shot” about NHS privatisation and demand “Lesson be learned”. By Besi • 3 min read
Community News Brighton MindOut’s annual celebration event MindOut the LGBT+ mental health project run by LGBT+ people for LGBT+ people will be holding their annual celebration event on November 16. By Besi • 1 min read
General News Ambulance firm lose hospital transfer contract Coperforma, the private company running Sussex Hospital transfer service loses contract after months of criticism over delays and missed appointments. By Besi • 2 min read
Health New report calls for increase in HIV testing and prevention A new report identifies Brighton has among the highest numbers of HIV-infected men among European cities, and a high proportion are not fully aware of their condition. By Besi • 3 min read
