In The South Government announce action to improve LGBT+ equality The Minister for Women and Equalities Justine Greening, has announced ahead of the 50th anniversary of the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality on July 28, new measures to deliver greater equality for LGBT+ people all over the country. Proposals to streamline and de-medicalise the process for By Besi • 7 min read
Arts PREVIEW: Plenty Queer at Cafe Plenty Plenty Queer was born out of a desire to promote queer artistic voices, highlight the meaning of Pride, and raise some money for the Terrence Higgins Trust (THT). It has been a shared feeling among the organisers Brighton peers that, whilst always a great weekend, Brighton Pride often overlooks the By Contributor • 2 min read
Features & Longread FEATURE: “We can’t say it any clearer; you cannot pass it on! This is not fake news.” Alex, a 26-year-old, rugby playing marketing account director, living in Brighton conducts his life secure in the knowledge he can’t pass the HIV virus on to others. By Besi • 4 min read
Health THT launch new ‘Can’t Pass It On’ campaign Despite published medical evidence indicating that people living with HIV who are on effective treatment cannot pass on the virus, a major new survey by THT shows that only one in four (25%) gay or lesbian respondents were aware of this fact, which is proven by scientific research. By Besi • 3 min read
Fundraising News Stars attend exclusive dinner to raise funds for people with HIV Terrence Higgins Trust’s (THT) Friends Dinner, hosted by Stephen Fry, which has raised over £350,000 so far, last night to support vital services for people living with and affected by HIV. By Besi • 3 min read
Health THT to host ‘growing older with HIV conference’ Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) are to host a professional conference on supporting the first generation growing older with HIV. One in three people with HIV is now aged over 50, and new diagnoses among older people have nearly doubled in the last decade – meaning health and social care sectors are en By Besi • 3 min read
Community News Campaign to ‘Save the Sussex Beacon’ is going strong after impressive support from community The campaign to save The Sussex Beacon is going strong, with things looking more positive for the Brighton based HIV charity, following a huge swell of community support. By Besi • 2 min read
Community News Charles Street raise another £250 for THT Charles Street raised £250 for Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) at Mrs Moore’s Bona Balls Up Bingo charity swimming pool round in March, bringing the total raised for the Terrence Higgins Trust at the popular wacky bingo night to £560. By Besi • 1 min read
Community News DJ runs London marathon for THT Radio DJ aims to bust HIV stigma by running marathon for Terrence Higgins Trust (THT), after interviewing the charity on his breakfast show. Radio DJ, Chris Holliday, will be raising funds to support people living with HIV, as he takes on the London Marathon in support of THT. By Besi • 3 min read
In The South Workshop at THT about ‘Housing in Later Life’ Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) will hold a workshop for older people about Housing in Later Life at their central Brighton Office in Ship Street. By Besi • 1 min read
Health New campaign from THT for gay and bisexual men Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) launches new campaign in Brighton for gay and bisexual men who mix sex, drugs and alcohol. THT has launched a new campaign offering advice, information and support to gay and bisexual men in Brighton and Hove who may be worried about their relationship with sex, drugs an By Besi • 2 min read
In The South Caroline Lucas MP to hold surgery at offices of Terrence Higgins Trust Caroline Lucas, the Green MP for Brighton Pavilion will be holding a surgery at the offices of Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) on Friday, February 24 from 4pm-6pm. By Besi • 1 min read
