Health Calls for integrated approach to the commissioning of HIV testing services Parliamentarians and HIV advocates call for greater collaboration between local authorities, Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) and NHS England for an integrated approach to the commissioning of HIV testing services. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
Community News New trans advocacy service at MindOut MindOut, the LGBTQ mental health project have appointed Maeve Devine as the new trans advocacy worker. As well as providing an advocacy service for all LGBQ people, Maeve will be available as a Trans Advocate for anyone who would prefer to work specifically with a trans person. By Gary Hart • 1 min read
General News Infection rates continue to rise among gay men New sexually transmitted infection figures show continued increases among gay men and sustained high rates in young people. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
Simon Kirby MP General News Brighton Kemptown MP supports Defibrilator Initiative Simon Kirby, MP for Brighton Kemptown, backs move to convert a soon-to-be-removed phone box in Ovingdean into a Defibrillator phone box. By Besi • 1 min read
Health BRIGHTON AND HOVE STI TESTING WEEK is back for another year Following the success of the first STI TESTING WEEK in summer 2015, Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) are preparing for the second STI TESTING WEEK to come to Brighton and Hove. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
Health ‘Do It London’ summer HIV testing campaign launches London boroughs launch new phase of their pioneering Do it London campaign to raise awareness of the importance of getting tested for HIV. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
Community LGBT Mental health advocacy service recognised An advocacy service establish by Healthwatch Brighton & Hove and MindOut, the LGBTQ mental health charity has been recognised in the national Healthwatch awards. By Besi • 1 min read
Health Sussex MP’s attend meeting to discuss patient transport Last week Sussex MPs, met senior management representatives from the Sussex Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs)and the Managing Director of Coperforma to discuss what is being done to improve patient transport services in the county. By Sarah Green • 2 min read
Health Local HIV charity seek new trustees Peer Action the HIV+ peer support and social group for people in Sussex living with HIV need new trustees. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
Health Report says LGBT people face discrimination as they die Nearly three-quarters (74%) of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) people are not confident that health and social care services provide sensitive end of life care for their needs. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
Arts Tonight – 5 Guys Chillin’ post show question and answer 5 Guys Chillin’, written and directed by Peter Darney, is a graphic, gripping, funny and frank verbatim drama exposing the gay chem-sex, chill-out scene. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
General News NHS England confirms decision not to fund PrEP NHS England confirms decision not to fund PrEP following a meeting of its Specialised Services Commissioning Committee on May 31. 2016. By Gary Hart • 2 min read
