Health News

Kicking January Blues into the Long Grass

Posted on 19 Jan 2021 in Health

The emotional wellbeing and support charity the Samaritans are inviting people to check in with friends and family on the occasion of “Blue Monday”. This is an informal appelation for what some people consider to be the most “depressing day of the year”.

Reaching out for Help in Lockdown

Posted on 10 Jan 2021 in Health

TheUnited Kingdom is in lockdown, meaning that most people are required to stay at home save for some limited exceptions such as shopping for essentials, getting exercise and seeking medical attention. There are slight differences in Wales, Scotland and England, but the broad brush strokes are t

LGBTQ People Can Get Support During Lockdown

Posted on 7 Jan 2021 in Health

The United Kingdom is in lockdown, meaning that most people are required to stay at home save for some limited exceptions such as shopping for essentials, getting exercise and seeking medical attention. There are slight differences in Wales, Scotland and England, but the broad brush strokes are

Reflecting on COVID19 by UNAIDS

Posted on 5 Jan 2021 in Health

The World Health Organisation has issued a warning and a challenge to the global community in a message broadcast on its website by Director General Doctor Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. In the five minute video, Doctor Ghebreysus echoed the conclusions of many environmental groups

Emergency Staff are Consulted on Health

Posted on 2 Jan 2021 in Health

Many LGBTQ people are drawn to help others. Some would say that is our natural nurturing and shamanic instinct as healers in society, something that was recognized by many past societies. A great number of our community in the UK work for emergency services such as Paramedics, emergency health

Dec

Charities Have Message of Xmas Hope

LGBTQ Charities have come together to remind the community of sources of support and sustenance through Christmas and the New Year period, a time which we have to acknolwedge that some members of o

Dec

National Network Partners Podcasts with CALM

Media website RCS Radio Today reports that a national commercial network, Radio X, has joined forces with the mental health charity CALM to produce a series of pod

Dec

Charities Welcome Long Overdue Blood Reforms

In a move that will be welcomed by many LGBTQ campaigners, a long standing piece of discriminatory medical practice is to come to an end.

Dec

Faith Communities Show Unity over "Cures"

The BBC released an article which has stated that more than 370 religious leaders from around the world are calling for a ban on conversion therapy - the attempt to change a person's sexual orienta

Dec

UN Warns on Domestic Abuse During Covid Days

The United Nations issued an international “call to action” during the week to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women which took