LGBTQ+ News Does living in Brighton make for LGBTQ+ happiness? New research paints a mixed picture of life in Britain’s ‘gay capital’ A collaborative study between the Centre for Transforming Sexuality and Gender at University of Brighton and LGBTQ+ mental health charity MindOut has revealed a ‘sometimes complex’ response by LGBTQ+ people to living in the UK’s ‘gay capital’. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
LGBTQ+ News STAMMA launches new group for people who stammer in the LGBTQ+ community and its allies “This is a safe place where we can meet, celebrate, network, have open conversations, and support and learn from each other in a non-judgemental environment. As the group evolves, we hope it can expand and catch up more regularly online or in person.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
News Kick It Out teams up with retail partner Fanatics to launch two-week work placement The selected candidate will spend the placement working with Fanatics’ PR and Communications team at their offices in Manchester. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Terrence Higgins Trust announces star-studded line-up for fundraising ‘Supper Club’ after party Adele Roberts, Nick Grimshaw, Woody Cook and Fat Tony will be headlining. Grace Dent, The Guardian’s restaurant critic, is to return as the event’s ambassador. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health Digging Beneath The Surface – Michael Handrick on the mental health epidemic affecting LGBTQ+ communities We can no longer ignore our mental health, especially at this inflection point in time when our rights are being attacked once again across the world. By Contributor • 4 min read
Mental Health New report on LGBTQ+ migration, social isolation and distress Pathways between LGBTQ migration, social isolation & distress, a report between researchers from the Centre for Transforming Sexuality and Gender at the University of Brighton and Brighton-based LGBTQ mental health charity MindOut, has been released. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health ‘Be Sure. Know the Four’: London boroughs launch new HIV prevention campaign The multi-media social marketing campaign highlights the effectiveness of HIV prevention and encourages key affected groups to reject complacency By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Powerlifting set to return to Gay Games in Guadalajara in November 2023 This will be the first time in almost a decade that Gay Games Powerlifting will take place. The LGBT Powerlifting Union has announced they will be assisting Gay Games Guadalajara 2023 in the delivery and promotion of the Powerlifting event – which will mean that powerlifting will be restored to its By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Stonewall report reveals Britain is becoming a ‘Rainbow Nation’ The report reveals ‘stark differences’ between the generations – with more younger people identifying as lesbian, gay, bi and trans. In ‘Gen Z’, only 71% of people identify as straight (compared to 91% of ‘Baby Boomers’), and 14% of people identify as bi or pansexual (compared to just 2% of ‘Baby Bo By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Sarah Winman and Beatrice Hitchman @ Coast is Queer Sarah Winman and Beatrice Hitchman create beloved characters that will stay with us for years to come. Join these wonderful writers as they discuss their latest books, ‘Still Life’ and ‘All of You Every Single One’. By Eric Page • 1 min read
Fundraising News £200,000 raised at Terrence Higgins Trust’s 40th anniversary gala Throughout the evening, guests heard of the incredible advances that have been made in HIV treatment, prevention and care. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health Programme to improve West Sussex mental health inpatient services complete The NHS in Sussex has announced that a programme to significantly improve mental health inpatient services in West Sussex for adults, older people and those living with dementia has been fully implemented. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
