Arts Join Martin Fisher Foundation for an afternoon at Zippo’s Circus Save the date in your diary for a Zippo’s Circus fundraiser for the Martin Fisher Foundation (MFF) on Sunday, September 4. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health ‘TOWARDS ZERO HIV’ – Martin Fisher Foundation to march at Brighton Pride Have you always wanted to march on the Brighton Pride parade, but never had the opportunity? Join the Martin Fisher Foundation (MFF) on the Pride Parade on August 6 and march with conviction TOWARDS ZERO HIV. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts MARTIN FISHER FOUNDATION: Tonight – Pre-Pride free film and discussion Join the Martin Fisher Foundation at the Purple Playhouse Theatre in Hove, for a showing of Nicholas Feustel’s short film of the PROUD PrEP trial followed by a discussion with a panel of PrEP experts. By Besi • 2 min read
General News M.E. research and treatment The Sussex ME Society to host a medical meeting on Thursday October 6 at the Brighthelm Centre in Brighton. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health MindOut Director honoured by University of Brighton Helen Jones, a leading mental health worker has been awarded the honorary degree of Master of Arts in recognition of her outstanding contribution to public service in the field of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer mental health. By Besi • 1 min read
General News Festival brings yoga to everyone this Saturday This coming Saturday, July 23, sees the return of Brighton Yoga Festival, the country’s only free charity yoga festival, now in its third year. Brighton Yoga Festival 2016 will be held at the Brighton Dome Corn Exchange from 10am to 6pm featuring 41 yoga teachers and 42 yoga classes, including 34 cl By Gary Hart • 2 min read
General News Patients give mixed assessment of GP Practices in Brighton and Hove Research conducted by Healthwatch Brighton and Hove highlights difficulties patients have making appointments, getting referrals and poor communication when referral delays are experienced. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
Health GMFA Chief Executive moves on GMFA’s CEO, Matthew Hodson, leaves the charity to take up the post of Executive Director with NAM. The CEO role at GMFA will be filled on an interim basis by the current FS editor, Ian Howley. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
Fundraising News Cycle for charity this September The Sussex Beacon are looking for supporters willing to undertake a cycling challenge to help raise money for the Sussex Beacon. They have some places left in the Do It For Charity London to Brighton ride, which will take place on September 11. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
Health Scientists reveal result of largest ever study of HIV transmission A new study has found that neither gay men nor heterosexual people with HIV transmit the virus to their partner, provided they are on suppressive antiretroviral treatment. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
Community News Greens warn city’s HIV prevention services face big cuts Green Councillors speak of fears for future of HIV prevention services in Brighton & Hove. This follows yesterdays (July 12) news that the city’s Health & Wellbeing board had approved a 20% cut in prevention and support services. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
Health Chat ‘n’ Chai with Ama and Emiliano We were sitting in the kitchen one day having a frank conversation about the gay community, as one does. And, as many great ideas do spring from a cuppa chai, so began our project Pink Yoga. By Besi • 4 min read
