Blood donation rules relaxed for gay men and sex workers Blood donation rules for sex workers and gay men are being relaxed in England and Scotland after improvements in the accuracy of testing procedures. Men who have sex with men can now give blood three months after their last sexual activity instead of 12. And sex workers, who […]
Read moreISSUE IDENTIFIED IN BPL PLASMA PRODUCTS PRODUCTION 19TH JULY 2017 JEFFERSON COURTNEY The Department of Health (DH) published a statement (below) this morning regarding an issue identified during a routine inspection of Bio Products Laboratory (BPL) and their production of plasma derived blood products. The statement says that there was a problem with the computer software which controls the […]
Read moreCampaigner, researcher and founder of Haemosexual, Mark Ward said: “I am so proud to call myself a friend of Charles MacKenzie from Australia. For the first time, on both sides of the planet, victims of the tainted blood scandal are working together. The path to bringing those responsible for terrible human injustices […]
Read moreTwo men in an asexual homoromantic relationship open up about their love Steve Winter and his husband-to-be Thom Gray have opened up about their three-year relationship as asexual, homoromatic men. The couple, who will be getting married later this month, say that people are surprised when they meet them and find they’re just like any other couple. Steve didn’t find […]
Read moreContaminated blood scandal: Labour’s Burnham threatens to go to police The former health secretary says he is prepared to go to the police with the “serious allegations” if the Government does not act. Labour’s Andy Burnham has told Sky News he has “extensive” evidence from victims of the contaminated blood scandal. The former health secretary, who is now mayor of […]
Read more#LoveHappensHere @LondonLGBTPride Hello London Pride in London News Top Stories Emergency services celebrated at Pride in London after fire and terror tests Members of the emergency services who have responded to recent terror attacks and the Grenfell fire disaster are taking part in this year’s Pride in London parade. They are […]
Read morewww.nationaldiversityawards.co.uk The National Diversity Awards – a prestigious black tie event, which celebrates the excellent achievements of grass- root communities that tackle the issues in today’s society, giving them recognition for their dedication and hard work. Charities, role models and community heroes will be honoured at the ceremony showcasing their outstanding devotion to enhancing equality, diversity and inclusion; thus […]
Read more#WorldPride2017 @WorldPride2017 Hola Preciosa Hola Madrid World Pride News Top Stories Party and security: Madrid dances to WorldPride rhythm Hundreds of thousands of revellers young and old danced, cheered and partied on the rainbow streets of Madrid on Saturday in the world’s biggest march for […]
Read moreHaemosexual wishes peace to everyone celebrating Eid Eid al-Fitr is being celebrated today in the UK, Europe, America and Muslim countries where the new new moon crescent was sighted last night. Muslims are celebrating the important religious holiday with prayers as they mark the end of Islam’s holy fasting month of Ramadan. Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Qatar, Turkey and […]
Read moreSex without fear – my experiment with the HIV-prevention drug PrEP PrEP is controversial even on the gay scene. Does the drug encourage dangerous ‘barebacking’ or could it be the game-changer that wipes out HIV for good? Matt Cain decided to take it for three months and find out Matt Cain: PrEP is only available on the NHS in Scotland, […]
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