A campaign to raise awareness of domestic abuse is being launched by Thames Valley Police in partnership with Domestic Abuse Co-ordinators and Crimestoppers on 14 May 2012. The aim of the campaign is to increase awareness and promote early intervention in an attempt to break the cycle of abuse. Reports of domestic abuse incidents average [...]
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Pink Sofa present charity ball for Breast Cancer Care
Three of the top UK lesbian brands have joined forces to raise money for Breast Cancer Care with a luxury 5 star May Ball at the Radisson Hotel, Bloomsbury Street, London on Saturday May 26th. pinksofa.com, currently g3s ‘Dating Site of the Year 2012’ and Elaine McKenzie’s Glass Bar and popular lesbian night Flaunt, decided [...]
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Rise in UK shigella infections prompts advice for men who have sex with men
An increase in cases of dysentery caused by shigella infection has been identified among men who have sex with men (MSM) across the UK, according to preliminary findings from a Health Protection Agency (HPA) investigation published today (Friday) in Eurosurveillance. Following two outbreaks of shigella infection among MSM in Greater Manchester and London last year, [...]
World AIDS Day – Act Aware
This World AIDS Day – and all year round – we’re asking you to Act Aware. Acting aware means finding out the facts about HIV and using this knowledge to protect yourself and others from HIV infection. Many people do not understand how HIV is transmitted, how it can be prevented, or the reality of [...]
Limited edition cupcakes
For the second year running, the London bakery is supporting the charity with limited edition cupcakes which will raise vital funds for people living with HIV. The vanilla sponge cupcakes with vanilla butter cream frosting are decorated with an eye-catching sparkly edible red ribbon, the international symbol for the fight against HIV and AIDS. There [...]
Over-training
There isn’t a medical expert in the world who would say exercise is bad for us. However, the old adage ‘too much of a good thing’ also applies here. So when does a healthy active life tip over into over-training and even exercise addiction? What is over-training? To get fitter you need to put stress [...]
LGBT Mental Health
With World Mental Health Day, Alison Brumfitt from South London and St George’s Mental Health Trust takes a look at the mental health issues facing LGBTs. It’s not surprising that a high numbers of the LGBT community suffer with mental health problems. On top of all the usual factors that contribute to mental ill health, [...]
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