HIV Data reveals HIV transmission continues to decline, but Covid-19 pandemic slows progress towards elimination The latest data published by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) on World AIDS Day has revealed that new HIV diagnoses in England fell by nearly a third between 2019 and 2021 (from 2,986 to 2,023). By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Fundraising News The Sussex Beacon to hold bucket collections at Brighton Station on World AIDS Day – Thursday, December 1 Staff and volunteers will be donning colourful hoodies, braving the cold and cheerfully collecting as much as possible, to help raise much needed funds. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News World AIDS Day exhibition at Jubilee Library to present previously unseen handmade panel from AIDS Memorial Quilt LGBTQ+ Memorial Quilts are objects of protest and activism every bit as much as symbols of love and remembrance. By Contributor • 2 min read
Fundraising News The Avenue Kitchen and Tap in Peacehaven to hold World AIDS Day fundraiser for Sussex Beacon and National AIDS Trust The Avenue Kitchen and Tap in Peacehaven is to hold a World AIDS Day fundraiser for the Sussex Beacon and National AIDS Trust on Thursday, December 1 from 6pm. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Brighton LGBTIQ+ History Club to mark World AIDS Day on Sunday, November 27 For this end of November edition, the history club we will be meeting at Brighton Museum to explore, discuss, and remember local stories from HIV activists and historians. By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Take Action. Lace Up: World AIDS Day RED RUN to take place on Saturday, November 26 Taking place on Saturday, November 26 the World AIDS Day Red Run is a 10K/5K charity fun run and 5K walk through leafy Victoria Park, East London to support essential HIV charities across the UK! By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Features & Longread Routine HIV screening at Royal Sussex County Hospital’s emergency department is helping to detect undiagnosed HIV in Brighton HIV screening at the Royal Sussex County Hospital emergency department has helped detect undiagnosed HIV in the city and offer the chance for effective and early treatment. By Contributor • 2 min read
Community News Take Action; Lace Up: World AIDS Day RED RUN to return on November 26 The World AIDS Day RED RUN, a 10k/5k charity fun run and 5K walk, is to return to London’s Victoria Park on Saturday, November 26. Organised to unite the HIV sector, the RED RUN creates a platform for HIV organisations across the country to raise awareness and vital funds for their work. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
