General News Actress supports ME Conference The Sussex ME Society who care for those affected by ME or Chronic fatigue syndrome are holding a conference focusing on the treatment of the illness and current research at the Brighthelm Centre on October 6. By Besi • 2 min read
Norman Lamb MP Health Lib Dems say Government must fund PreP At their annual conference in Brighton yesterday, Liberal Democrats call on Government to fast-track availability of PrEP on the NHS for those most at risk of HIV. By Besi • 2 min read
Fundraising News Sam needs help to fight her cancer Samantha Wright was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer on 09/01/16. Her mother Sandy has contacted Gscene asking for help with her daughters Gofundme campaign. By Besi • 2 min read
Health Sussex Beacon launches new men’s peer support group Sussex Beacon the HIV charity launch a new men’s peer support group for all types of men living with HIV, whether they be gay, straight, bi or trans. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Health 36% of new STI’s in 2015 are among 15-24 year olds in London A new report published today by Public Health England (PHE) shows that young Londoners continue to count for a disproportionate number of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). By Gary Hart • 5 min read
General News West Sussex man needs stem cell donor West Sussex man with leukaemia makes urgent appeal for people to register as potential blood stem cell donors with the charity DKMS. The appeal is being made by 47-year-old Shaun Graham, who urgently needs a donation of blood stem cells from someone with a matching tissue-type to his to treat his bl By Gary Hart • 2 min read
Fundraising News London to Brighton cycle team raises over £5k for Sussex Beacon On Sunday, September 11, a team from The Sussex Beacon tackled the ‘Do it for Charity’ London to Brighton cycle ride, raising over £5,250 to help people living with HIV in Sussex. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health Improving GHB withdrawal through the Club Drug Clinic Researchers are investigating whether the withdrawal symptoms from the club drugs GHB and GBL can be reduced and outcomes improved by adding the drug Baclofen to the more conventional Benzodiazepine treatment. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
General News Greens praise work of local suicide prevention group Green councillors attend event marking Suicide Awareness Day today, helping local charity Grassroots Suicide Prevention raise awareness of suicide in the city. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Today is Suicide Prevention Day Grassroots Suicide Prevention will mark World Suicide Prevention Day in Brighton & Hove on Saturday, September 10 with a day of activities at the Synergy Centre on West Street, Brighton. The theme for World Suicide Prevention Day this year is Connect, Communicate and Care. All planned activities as By Gary Hart • 1 min read
Health Brighton Kemptown MP wears pink for Breast Cancer Now Simon Kirby, MP for Brighton Kemptown & Peacehaven, dressed in Pink in Parliament yesterday to show support for women affected by breast cancer. By Sarah Green • 3 min read
General News M.E. research and treatment conference Sussex ME Society prepare to host conference on Myalgic Encephalopathy (ME) or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) for patients and medical professionals at the Brighthelm Centre in Brighton on October 6. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
