Mental Health Matters

On the Show - Sue and Stephen chat to Rebecca Tallon de Havilland a trans woman, an amazing advocate for trans rights and a sexual health campaigner. Sue also talks to Rory Finn, a trans man about his fantastic work with Terrence Higgins Trust.

On the Show - Tony talks to Linda Palmer from the Metrocharity in London about their work in West Sussex. https://metrocharity.org.uk/services Stephen chats to Eugene Leech about his work with Positive Voices and Eugenes Lab https://eugeneslab.com/ https://www.tht.org.uk/our-work/community-projects/positive-voices Sue has a story from the USA on how dog ownership can reduce the likelihood of depression for people living with HIV.

On the Show - Its a Sin' Episode Sue talks to Linda, a mobile hairdresser in the 80's about 'Its a Sin' and her essential work in the then AIDS Wards. Stephen chats to Nathaniel J. Hall about his role in 'Its a Sin' and its impact and Nathaniel's plans for the future. Follow Nathaniel below; https://www.nathanieljhall.co.uk/ https://www.dibbytheatre.org/ @NathanielJHall Follow Stephen YouTube Channel below: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl60Lp_44MGo6HikALXqEag

On the Show - PrEP edition. Stephen Hart talks about his thoughts about PrEP. http://harttalks.co.uk/ Tony chats to Alison about her experiences working in a Bournemouth hospital in 1980s,  as the AIDs epidemic took hold and the comparison with Channel 4's 'Its a Sin'. Sue talks about the fantastic new women's vaginal ring which is the first fully female controlled Hiv method. From America, Josh explains about a new 'once a month' PrEP pill that has passed its first important stage in becoming a reality. Richard Angell from the Terrence Higgins Trust explains about the Uk's nationwide PrEP rollout and any further developments. https://www.tht.org.uk/ Gary Parjeter from Lunch Positive talks about their exciting new befriending service in the Brighton and Hove area. https://www.lunchpositive.org/

On the Show - Josh chats with Roland Chesters, who is an advocate for HIV and disability rights in the UK. http://ripplesfromtheedge.com/ https://www.sunderland.ac.uk/more/services-for-business/positive-allies/ If you needed a transplant would you consider it from an HIV Positive donor? Sue explains the story. Tony investigates increased cases of LGV(Lymphogranuloma Venereum) in gay men who are predominantly HIV Negative. Terrence Higgins Trust new free online group for gay and bisexual men who struggle with Chem Sex. https://www.tht.org.uk/our-services/online-services/lets-talk-about-chemsex

On the show - Tony chats to Stephen Hart about his journey with HIV and his amazing YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/StephenHartHartTalks Sue talks to Phillip Wragg from Terrence Higgins Trust about National HIV Testing Week. https://www.facebook.com/THTBrighton/ And Community News from the Brighton and Hove area. 

On the show - We listen to 'Samanthas Story' about being diagnosed with HIV and HepC due to the contaminated blood scandal. In Brighton the exciting news about the opening of the Ledward Centre for LGBTQ+ Community. And important HIV Service updates whilst in Lockdown.

On the Show - Sue, Stuart, Tony and Josh reflect on 2020. Christmas messages from HIV advocates and stories from around the world. The HIV infection crisis in America. New Injectable HIV medication receives market approval in Europe.  From Australia, a corona vaccine abandoned because of false HIV responses.

On the Show - Part 2 of Sues amazing interview with Jonathon Blake telling his remarkable story living with HIV. A story from Mexico about volunteers participating in a study for a possible vaccine for HIV. An update from a Brighton Initiative about the cities homeless who have been offered HIV tests and Hep C screening with the support of the Martin Fisher Foundation and now have the full backing of Coop. 

On the Show - Stuart chats to Gary Smith a  LGBTQ+ Support Worker for the Brighton and Hove Recovery Service for Drugs and Alcohol Addiction. Also, Josh talks to Dale about his journey living with HIV and his recovery from addiction.

On the Show - World Aids Day Special  Part 1 of the fantastic interview with Jonathan Blake about his journey  living with HIV. A Heartfelt story about a Bristol mum living with HIV. Sue interviews Martin Harris from Terrence Higgins Trust about WAD Commemorations . And a great interview with Glenn Stevens talking about the "More to Me Than HIV' campaign in Brighton.

On the Show -On the show - HIV Scotland sharing J William James poem in Edinburgh #StoriesMatter. In Sub Sahara countries in Africa - what trial results reveal for a long acting injectable used for Prep in women. In Scotland, how a senior figure in Dentistry thinks that HIV can be passed on by sharing a toothbrush. And Tony chats to Emma Russell from Terrence Higgins Trust about her work in East and West Sussex.

On the show - Sue talks to Paul Boakye from the Terrence Higgins Trust about the new 'My Community Forum' for people living with HIV.  https://www.tht.org.uk/our-services/online-services/my-community-forum Important Community News from Brighton and the surrounding area whilst in Lockdown. http://brightonsexualhealth.com/venue/lawson-unit/ https://www.sussexbeacon.org.uk/ https://www.lunchpositive.org/ https://www.tht.org.uk/centres-and-services/brighton-and-hove Twitter and Instagram - @theworthinghub

On the Show -  Tony talks to Dee (co-founder of @WorthingHub) about how HIV care has changed over the years. A unique programme in America about educating Muslim teens about HIV prevention. Offering rough sleepers in Brighton HIV and Hep c tests in hotels.  And a chat to Gary Pargeter about Lunch Positive in Brighton.

On the show -  Sue talks to Aisha about Black History Month and her BME Project at Terrence Higgins Trust.. Follow her at https://www.instagram.com/babmebrighton/ https://www.facebook.com/THTBABME/  Also, Tanya and Florence chat about their experience living with HIV in the UK.

On The Show - Sues talk to Martin Harris from the Terrence Higgins Trust  about his role in the Community Fundraising Team. The team answer important questions sent by listeners, the new dating HIV App and Prep allocation for local councils in England.

On the show - Part 2 of Tony's interview with Steve Hughes about his journey living with HIV.  Our New feature The HIV Hour Q&A and STI Testing Week.

On the show - Part one of Tony's interview with Steve Hughes about his journey living with HIV.  Community news Sussex Beacons Women and Family Support Group and Lunch Positive reopens in Brighton

On the Show - A fantastic heartfelt Interview from 2018 with Rebecca a Trans woman living with HIV for 30 years. A new campaign with Gareth Thomas and the Terrence Higgins Trust 'Tackle HIV'. 

On the Show - The new Vaginal Ring to reduce the risk of HIV in Africa. Potential HIV drugs shortage due to Coronavirus. Part 2 of a fantastic interview with Craig Hanlon-Smith about his Fundraiser run for Terrence Higgins Trust. THT and their Virtual Clinic offering advice and support regarding HIV Self testing Kits.