FILE PHOTO: Test tube labelled “Monkeypox virus positive” is seen in this illustration taken May 22, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Health Second vaccine doses to be offered to those at highest risk from monkeypox The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has announced that second doses of the smallpox (Jynneos) vaccine will be offered to people at highest risk from monkeypox – gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men – in order to maximise protection against the virus. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Community News Visual Storytelling Workshop at the Sussex Beacon with Angelica Cabezas Pino on Saturday, October 8 On Saturday, October 8 Angelica will be returning to the charity to run a storytelling workshop to give you the opportunity to tell your own story in a safe, confidential environment with other women and non-binary people. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health Professor Yvonne Gilleece to visit the Sussex Beacon on Thursday, September 22 Professor Yvonne Gilleece, HIV consultant at the University Hospitals Sussex NHS Trust’s Lawson Unit and Lead in HIV & Women, will be visiting local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon to address this month’s Women’s Group on Thursday, September 22 from 10.30am. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Information Terrence Higgins Trust announces series of Living Well Service groups and webinars From work and skills, to exploring your relationship with chems By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News The Sussex Beacon’s Women’s Group to meet on Thursday, September 22 The Sussex Beacon’s Women’s Group, a group for women living with HIV, is to meet on Thursday, September 22 from 10.30am. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health Terrence Higgins Trust’s Chief Executive to step down after seven years Ian Green is to step down as Chief Executive of HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust – more than 25 years on from his own HIV diagnosis and after almost seven years in the role. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Health Terrence Higgins Trust appoints new Medical Director Dr Kate Nambiar takes over from Dr Michael Brady as THT’s Medical Director By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Fundraising News ‘Hear the People Sing’ – THT fundraiser at Royal Vauxhall Tavern on Thursday, August 18 London’s Royal Vauxhall Tavern has announced a special night of musical theatre with Jill Nalder, The WestEnders and drag superstar Lola Lasagne on Thursday, August 18. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
FILE PHOTO: Test tube labelled “Monkeypox virus positive” is seen in this illustration taken May 22, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Health Update on vaccination to protect against Monkeypox in England As of August 10, around 27,000 people have been vaccinated by the NHS and in sexual health services in England, including 25,325 gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
FILE PHOTO: Test tube labelled “Monkeypox virus positive” is seen in this illustration taken May 22, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Health Terrence Higgins Trust: “Monkeypox vaccine supplies running low in the UK” “It’s high time we got a proper grip on the monkeypox response and for that we need to see this taken seriously at the highest level of Government.” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Health It Starts With Me publishes top tips for your sexual health this summer Visit http://startswithme.org.uk for STI advice, condom resources, and information on how to access PrEP and unite in the fight against HIV. By Contributor • 3 min read
Health Sussex Beacon awarded over £370,000 for three years from National Lottery Community Fund Local HIV charity the Sussex Beacon has announced it has been awarded over £370,000 for three years from the National Lottery Community Fund towards the charity’s Community Services By Graham Robson • 1 min read
