Gay Paralympian who said he’s willing to go to prison for opposing anti-LGBT laws to be knighted Benjamin Butterworth 30th December 2016, 11:37 PM The Queen’s New Year’s Honours list is to recognise out gay Paralympian Lee Pearson. He is to become Sir Lee Pearson, having been awarded a knighthood in the list. The dressage competitor has 11 gold […]
Read moreCondoms don’t suit everyone, which is why we need more people on PrEP NHS England says it will give PrEP to 10,000 in UK. Matthew Hodson welcomes the news but wants more answers on how those most at risk will be selected Truvada is used as a Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) 7 December 2016 by Matthew Hodson It’s now 21 years […]
Read moreMalta becomes first European country to ban ‘conversion therapy’ 13:09 6th December 2016 by Daniel Megarry Malta has made history by banning so-called gay ‘conversion therapy’. The island nation becomes the first country in Europe to outlaw the harmful practice, after passing a bill that means medical professionals found to be performing or advertising such ‘therapy’ could face fines and jail time. […]
Read moreGetting homophobia off the pitch – Premier League team up with Stonewall 13:46 24th November 2016 by Josh Withey Photo © John Peters / Man Utd Rainbow laces will take over pitches this weekend to show support for LGBT players and fans. The Premier League, Premiership Rugby, Football Association, English Football League and Rugby Football Union are teaming up with the LGBT organisation Stonewall […]
Read moreHome Office award LGBT charity nearly £30k to tackle hate crime Bobby Rae 18th November 2016, 9:49 AM Home Secretary Amber Rudd (Leon Neal/Getty Images) LGBT charity Galop has been given almost £30,000 to identify, monitor and support victims of online hate crime. The charity’s project aims to encourage victims to report incidents of homophobia, biphobia and transphobia. Home Secretary Amber Rudd […]
Read moreComment: Argument over funding HIV PrEP drug reveals prejudice about the reality of some gay sex The recent dismissal of an appeal lodged by NHS England means that funding for the preventative HIV drug PrEP does fall under the remit of the NHS rather than local authorities, who are generally responsible for preventative health. Pre-exposure prophylaxis is given to those at a “high […]
Read moreThe information below contains data from research, as well as published reports, studies and articles related to the growing issue of substance abuse across the global LGBT community. Click on the links below: all-partied-out lgbt-alcohol-tobacco-and-other-drug-problems 233_the_belong_to_drugs_report environmentalpreventionandlgbtsubstanceabuse hrc-final-issue-brief-lgbt-teens […]
Read moreDoctors trained in LGBT health issues are depressingly hard to find By Isha Aran It’s becoming common knowledge that LGBT folks avoid seeking medical care for fear of discrimination, among other reasons. Now a study is suggesting that when LGBT patients do go to the doctor, the physician they see isn’t often trained to meet his or her needs. According […]
Read moreWhen remembering the horrific events which took place in New York on 11th September 2001. I ask you to please take a moment to think about what else happened at “ground zero” and far beyond. On the day America was attacked with aeroplanes instead of bombs, Americans, among many other nationalities had their lives ended or changed forever. Countless […]
Read moreThe Pride Cymru Parade will return for its fifth year running, bigger, better, and more colourful than ever through Cardiff City Centre! The parade will kickstart the Pride festival celebrations on Saturday 13th August 2016, at the top of Queen Street and Sainsburys. Final registration takes place from 10:30am and the parade will step off at 11am from Capitol Shopping […]
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