Community News HIV Community Representation “I’m proud to stand alongside so many others that do just that and as a result to make a difference to the lives of people in the HIV community that I value and belong to.” By Gary Pargeter • 3 min read
Community News Radio Reverb’s HIV Hour – the world’s only radio show produced for and by people living with HIV Radio Reverb is a non-profit community radio station based in the Brighton & Hove area. All the presenters of the HIV Hour are volunteers living with HIV, which is an essential part of the show as we all have had unique experiences and challenges living with the virus. We pride ourselves on the dive By Contributor • 2 min read
Community News The Sussex Beacon celebrates 30 years supporting the community This has been a special year for the Sussex Beacon, with it being 30 years since the foundation stone was laid at the Brighton-based HIV charity’s main centre. By Contributor • 3 min read
Health ‘Breaking Barriers’ with Terrence Higgins Trust and African Families in the UK Over the past year, HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) has been collaborating with African Families in the UK (AFiUK) to raise awareness of HIV and break down the stigma associated with it. By Graham Robson • 3 min read
Health New film created to help smash HIV stigma Casey House – a hospital in Canada providing care to those living with and at risk of HIV – is utilising cinematic horror to bring attention to HIV stigma. By Graham Robson • 2 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
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
Birmingham Birmingham HIV and AIDS Memorial on target for fundraising Over seven months, more than £180,000 has been raised for the Birmingham HIV and AID Memorial – a new public artwork in Birmingham By Catherine Muxworthy • 3 min read
Fundraising News Galliard Apsley Partnership contributes £40,000 to Birmingham AIDS & HIV Memorial Fund The generous donation from Galliard Homes and Apsley House Capital brings the memorial one step closer to reality, however further funding is still need to reach the goal of £218,000. By Catherine Muxworthy • 1 min read
Community News New data shows drop in HIV diagnoses The total number of new HIV diagnoses in England decreased by 35% in 2020 according to new data published today by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Community News Youth charity Ditch the Label announces findings of a new report into hate speech targeting those living with HIV and AIDS A new report reviewing 239 thousand online conversations surrounding serophobia – an aversion to, disdain for, or fear of people living with HIV – has today been published by leading youth charity Ditch the Label for World AIDS Day By Graham Robson • 3 min read
General News Biden vows to end the HIV epidemic In honour of World AIDS Day, US president Joe Biden has issued a proclamation promising “to end the HIV epidemic globally”. By Rachel Badham • 1 min read
