Business News Elton John addresses the impact of Covid-19 on LGBTQ+ people Elton John and husband David Furnish discussed the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on LGBTQ+ people in their acceptance speech for the 2020 Global Impact award from the British LGBT Awards. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Community Law Commission review of hate crime laws: online public event Law Commission review of hate crime laws: online public event By Scene Editorial Team • 1 min read
Arts TV Drama: It’s A Sin by Russell T Davies His latest show is a five-episode drama chronicling the HIV and AIDS crisis. It’s A Sin (named after the Pet Shop Boys song) begins in 1981. It’s the first TV drama to show the HIV crisis from a British perspective. By Alex Klineberg • 2 min read
Community THT launch Covid-safe HIV remembrance hub to mark World AIDS Day THT launches its first ever digital remembrance platform, where users can share a short dedication message to someone who has passed away or in solidarity with those living with HIV By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Arts Podcast series Probably True announce World Aids Day Special Listener Bryan will tell the story of how his HIV diagnosis was the best thing that could have happened to him on Podcast: Stories of Queer Life and Even Queer-er Sex By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Brighton Bear Weekend Stuff your stockings with Brighton Bear Weekend merch! Christmas is just around the corner and the delightful team at Brighton Bear Weekend have some great gift ideas with all funds (after costs) donated to the Brighton Rainbow Fund By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Helping those most at risk to Covid-19 Brighton and Hove city council have released new information about how to help those most at risk to coronavirus during the November lockdown. By Rachel Badham • 2 min read
Community Terrence Higgins Trust’s ‘My Community Forum’ now open for registration The new My Community Forum is a friendly, safe, and supportive hub where they may meet like-minded people and connect with a range of relevant THT services. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community Lunch Positive stepping up for the community during lockdown Lunch Positive, the HIV lunch club, will be pausing the Friday lunch and supper group this month but will be providing lots of other support… By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Rainbow Hub Business News The Rainbow Hub to run telephone service during lockdown. The local point of contact for LGBTQ+ people seeking up to date help, information or guidance, in a safe, non-judgemental environment will remain available through a telephone service from 2-6pm daily, except Sundays. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Community New stats from Public Health England show 10% drop in HIV diagnoses Terrence Higgins Trust and National AIDS Trust respond to new HIV data showing 4,139 new HIV diagnoses in 2019, which represents a 10% drop in a year – 18% among gay and bisexual men, and 6% among heterosexuals. By Graham Robson • 4 min read
Community Let’s #DoTheTimewarp… for The Sussex Beacon! The Sussex Beacon launches #DoTheTimeWarp, a chance to bust out your best (or worst!) moves to raise vital funds for the charity’s Nursing Team. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
