Mental Health Matters

On the show this week - Sue interviews Mel and Jordan about the Terrence Higgins 'My Community Forum'. https://forum.tht.org.uk/ Sue, Stephen and Josh chat about their experiences with Covid. World News roundup and local Community news for 2022

On the show. Stephen chats to Jill Hardie about her project promoting women and Prep in Newcastle. The team reflect about 2021 and their thoughts for 2022. And wish all listeners around the world a Happy Christmas and a prosperous 2022

On the show this week - World Aids Day Edition with a fantastic interview with Jill Nalder who talks  about ' Its a Sin" and her experiences during the AIDS epidemic. Stephen talks to Jason Reid, an advocate for an essential AIDS Memorial in London. https://aidsmemory.uk/ Important Community news roundup for the week ahead. Also, Tony raising money for all affected by HIV in W. Sussex. Follow the link below to donate. https://gofund.me/13f53bfb

On the Show this week - Sue chats to Tim about his experiences living with HIV and his life in South Africa. Stephen talks to Joshua Royal about his amazing project 'The Naked Truth' and his experiences living with HIV. https://www.gofundme.com/f/the-naked-truth-by-joshua-royal

On the show - Sue and Josh talk to Martin Gyorev from Bulgaria about the sad loss of his partner Craig. https://www.epicsofia.com/book-production-for-lgbt-action Josh chats to Harry Hillery from Brighton about the upcoming exhibition for World Aids Day " The Brighton Aids Memorial" Plus World news roundup

On the show - Stephen interviews Jill Hardy and Mark Ellerby-Hedley from a Newcastle HIV group "Eyes Open"  about their U=U campaign. https://www.facebook.com/eyesopenuk/ Josh chats to Gary Parjeter about his amazing work with Lunch Positive, a Brighton based HIV organisation. https://www.lunchpositive.org/ World news roundup- Including a survey investigating difficulties in accessing HIV testing and treatment in Russia.  https://www.facebook.com/parnipluscom/ UnAids welcomes decision for New Zealand to lift travel restrictions for people living with HIV. A new podcast called 'Tell me About It' https://youtu.be/pc6SrzbjQPM

On the Show - Sue, Stephen and Josh talk about an update of blood donor guidelines. An amazing project called 'Galz' protecting, promoting and representing the LGBTI Community in Zimbabwe. https://galz.org/ In the UK, a new video about funding for HIV to reach the 2030 transmission targets. https://fb.watch/8F4zU0fkkd/ The launch event of a new HIV Testing Vending Machine in the Jubilee Library, Brighton organised by The Martin Fisher Foundation. https://www.themartinfisherfoundation.org/ Also  HIV World news roundup

On the show Stephen chats to Mareike Gunsche about the new HIV photography campaign in Bristol 'We Are Still Here' https://www.aspect-us.com/ Sue interviews David Fray and Glenn Stevens about the 'More to Me Than HIV' Project in Brighton http://moretomethanhiv.life/ HIV stories from around the world and local Community news.

On the Show Sue talks to Martin Harris from Terrence Higgins Trust about 3 upcoming walking events around World Aids Day. https://www.tht.org.uk/ Tony chats to Gerry from Worthing who has lived with HIV for 40 years. A great interview with Diego Garcia and David Fray who are involved in the ' Pedal Study" which asks people who take double and triple medication about their experiences. http://pedalstudy.org.uk/ Also, HIV Stories from around the world.

On the Show - Sue, Tanya, Tony, Stephen and Josh talk about the new 'Moderna' HIV vaccine being trailed. Sue chats to new presenter Tanya about her experiences living with HIV 'New feature' - HIV World News Roundup; 5 short news stories from around the world.

On the Show - Sue, Tony, Stephen and Tanya talk about their experiences regarding HIV travel restrictions when going to other countries. Stephen chats about the Larry Kramer play 'The Normal Heart' coming back to London after 35 years. Brighton Community News New HIV testing vending machines in the city by the Martin Fisher Foundation. http://www.martinfisherfoundation.org/ Sussex Beacons fundraising event Comedy night at the Grand Hotel https://www.sussexbeacon.org.uk/

On the Show - Pride Special Sue, Tony, Stephen and Josh chat about Pride 2021 and what Pride means to them. Also, a fantastic interview with Nessa, Daniel and Alex who all work at the Lawson Unit HIV Clinic in Brighton. A heartfelt and amazing insight into their work. https://brightonsexualhealth.com/venue/lawson-unit/

On the show - Sue, Tony, Stephen and Josh chat about the Uk's AIDS Memorial Quilt in London. https://www.aidsquiltuk.org/about/ Terrence Higgins Trust new stigma campaign ' Life really changed". https://www.tht.org.uk/ HIV funding cuts in West Sussex and how The Worthing Hub are supporting service users in the area. A fantastic interview with Graham, the ChairBear of Brighton Bear weekend talking about the event starting on 22nd July. https://brightonbearweekend.com/

On the show - Sue, Tony, Stephen and Josh chat about the Uk's AIDS Memorial Quilt in London. https://www.aidsquiltuk.org/about/ Terrence Higgins Trust new stigma campaign ' Life really changed". https://www.tht.org.uk/ HIV funding cuts in West Sussex and how The Worthing Hub are supporting service users in the area. A fantastic interview with Graham, the ChairBear of Brighton Bear weekend talking about the event starting on 22nd July 2021. https://brightonbearweekend.com/

On the Show -  Sue, Stephen and Josh talk about their experiences with changing HIV medication. Stephen talks about the loss of 'THEATRE MAD' and "Make A Difference Trust" who supported and raised funds for the theatre community from the 90s who were living with or affected by HIV. https://www.madtrust.org.uk/ An article about Elton John and other HIV activists who have written an "open Letter" to Boris Johnson about the potential AIDs emergency due to Covid 19. https://www.eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org/open-letter-to-boris-johnson/ Community news from Brighton and Hove HIV charities and organisations

On the show -  A story from Richard Angell from THT about the confusing and conflicting rules regarding people of colour who want to give blood in England. www.onevoicenet.org/ Tony talks about a fantastic website 'Aids at 40' Stories of Hope and Heroes. - www.fredhutch.org Stephen chats to Rob Eyles and Philip Delany about their new campaign 'THaT fest UK" Raising money and awareness for HIV charities, through theatrical events that celebrate and amplify the voices of artists living with HIV. Follow them on Facebook  @THaTFestUK We replay Sues great interview with Rory who works for Terrence Higgins Trust a Health Promotion Practitioner in Brighton. https://www.tht.org.uk/centres-and-services/brighton-and-hove

On the show this week - A story from Uganda 'Sex for a fare' Ugandan motorcycle taxis threaten to derail the fight against AIDS. Stephen chats to Siobhan Lanigan about the UKs AIDs Memorial Quilt coming to London. https://www.aidsquiltuk.org/ And Josh talks to Glenn Stevens about ' More To Me Than HIV" a Brighton Project that confronts stigma. http://moretomethanhiv.life/

On the Show - An insightful and thought provoking interview with Martin Jones who is the Sexual Health Care Specialist at Lewes Prison. Stephen chats about David Furnish fantastic HIV work and Tony has a story from Kenya talking about HIV patients who may run out of medication due to extra taxes. HartTalks with James Bushe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovkLJxHK26Q

On the Show -  Stephen talks about Patrick O' Connell who died recently and was part of the creation the ' Red Ribbon". https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl60Lp_44MGo6HikALXqEag Josh chats to Harry Hillery about his Instagram Project 'BrightonAidsMemorial" https://www.instagram.com/brightonaidsmemorial/ Sue talks with Lou from The Sussex Beacon who runs 'The Women's Group about essential events and future projects. https://www.sussexbeacon.org.uk/ Also, an informative interview with Michael Brimacombe who is the Welfare Rights and Living Well Coordinator for the Terrence Higgins Trust in the Brighton Area about his role. https://www.tht.org.uk/centres-and-services/brighton-and-hove

On the Show - Stephen talks to Kayden Gray a sex worker, adult performer and HIV activist. A story from Australia about Bisexual men who feel more HIV stigma and loneliness due to their sexuality. Tony chats to Gary Parjeter from Lunch Positive in Brighton about his amazing service. https://www.lunchpositive.org/