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Take Action in Schools
Date Published: 03/10/2012
November is Anti-Bullying month and Anti-Bullying week is 19th - 23rd November. This is a perfect time to challenge homophobia bullying affecting young people in our schools. Take action now!
read moreQueer Question Time 2012
Date Published: 30/10/2012
On Sunday 18 November 2012, The Lesbian & Gay Foundation is hosting the 2nd Queer Question Time, providing members of the LGB&T the opportunity to question a cross-party panel about issues that affect us all.
read moreGlyn is a Diamond Champion!
Date Published: 30/10/2012
WRVS have celebrated Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee by searching for the UK’s Diamond Champions - older people who give their time to improve the lives of those around them. LGF Trustee Glyn Jenkins was one of those nominated.
read moreMissed out a London Marathon Place?
Date Published: 30/10/2012
The London Marathon ballot has now closed and if you didn’t get a place – why not join Team LGF?
read moreNew initiative for LGB&T people of faith
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Date Published: 26/10/2012
The Bishop of Manchester, The Rt Revd Nigel McCulloch is making available a regular channel of communication to anyone within the LGB&T community who seeks support and advice from a trusted member of the Manchester Diocese of The Church of England.
read moreLGBT Hustings,Greater Mancs Police and Crime Commissioner
Date Published: 25/10/2012
You may have heard about the forthcoming PCC elections but not sure what it's all about or why it's important to have your say. If you want to know more here is a unique opportunity to quiz the candidates on priorities for tackling the impact of policing on LGB&T communities.
read moreDo you Tick the Box?
Date Published: 18/10/2012
We've launched a new campaign to get lesbian, gay and bisexual people to ‘tick the box’ when it comes to sexual orientation monitoring.
read moreGiles Runs a Marathon!
Date Published: 18/10/2012
Giles is a school teacher, and after ordering one of our Safer Schools packs, he decided to run in the Jersey Marathon for us back in October raising £125 and running the course in an impressive 3 hours and 34 minutes.
read moreClear Your Name
Date Published: 18/10/2012
Attend one of our upcoming legal surgeries to get advice about deletion of historical gay convictions.
read morePurple Power!
Date Published: 25/09/2012
Friday 19th October 2012 is ‘Spirit Day’ so go purple!
read moreComing out as HIV Positive
Date Published: 03/10/2012
What is it like living with HIV? How do you talk about it in everyday life? In the latest issue of outnorthwest we began a series of interviews with men who share their personal experiences of coming to terms with the virus. Here is Lee's story...
read moreFeeling Lonely?
Date Published: 08/10/2012
Wednesday 10th October is World Mental Health Day. All this week to mark the day we'll be putting up articles around wellbeing. Today - feeling lonely? How the LGF can help you.
read moreInterview: Alicya Eyo
Date Published: 10/10/2012
Liverpool-born Alicya Eyo has starred in Holby City, Casualty, Doctors and The Bill but is most famous for her roles as Denny in Bad Girls and currently as Ruby Haswell in Emmerdale. Here she shares her experiences on Coming Out, her acting career, her role on Emmerdale and being a lesbian role model.
read moreDepression & substance use in the lesbian, gay and bisex…
Date Published: 09/10/2012
Statistics show that lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) people experience depression and suicidal thoughts more frequently and are more likely to drink alcohol or take drugs.
read moreMental Health at Work
Date Published: 08/10/2012
Wednesday 10th October is World Mental Health Day. All this week to mark the day we'll be putting up articles around wellbeing. Today - mental health at work and how to improve your wellbeing.
read moreComing Out...To My Nan
Date Published: 03/10/2012
Every day this week to mark National Coming Out Day (11th) we are posting a 'coming out' story. Here Gaydio presenter Chris Holliday speaks about coming out to his nan...
read moreHow can GPs meet our needs as lesbian, gay and bisexual pati…
Date Published: 08/10/2012
Wednesday 10th October is World Mental Health Day. All this week to mark the day we'll be putting up articles around wellbeing. Today how can GP's work better with the LBG community?
read moreCome Out, Come Out
Date Published: 25/09/2012
On Thursday 11th October people all over the world will mark International Coming Out Day. This day is not only for people to ‘come’ out about their sexuality, but for everyone to ‘come out’ in support of the LGB community.
read moreComing Out...About Mental Health
Date Published: 03/10/2012
"I’ve thought about writing this article for a while and for one reason or another, I’ve always put it off. But today, on World Suicide Prevention Day (10th September) and as we approach World Mental Health Day on 10th October, and International Coming Out Day the day after that, it just seems like the right time."
read moreShoulder to Shoulder with GMP
Date Published: 03/10/2012
The funeral of PC Nicola Hughes takes place at Manchester Cathedral today (3rd October) and PC Fiona Bone's funeral is on Thursday (4th ) also at the Cathedral.
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