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Drug Contamination Fear
Date Published: 22/01/2013
Police are warning drug users of a possible contaminated quantity of illegal drugs after two deaths in days
read moreHOLOCAUST MEMORIAL DAY 27th January 2013
Date Published: 21/01/2013
The theme for HMD 2013 is 'Communities together: Build a Bridge'. The LGB&T community has long had to build it’s own communities to protect itself from persecution and Holocaust Memorial Day reminds us why this is so important.
read moreNHS Change Day – 13th March, 2013
Date Published: 21/01/2013
There's lots you can do as a member of NHS staff or as a patient! Read all about it...
read moreCervical Cancer Prevention Week
Date Published: 15/01/2013
Cervical Cancer Prevention Week is on 20 – 26 January. Did you know all lesbian and bisexual women need to attend cervical screening too? Find out more.
read moreKeeping Warm this Winter
Date Published: 18/01/2013
As snow continues to hit all parts of the county today, The Lesbian & Gay Foundation is reminding people to check on the older and more vulnerable people in our communities.
read moreGay DNA - Greater Manchester Police apologise
Date Published: 18/01/2013
Greater Manchester Police have issued a statement referring to the issue of DNA samples taken from gay men that have been in the media this week.
read moreKathy's Story
Date Published: 19/12/2012
Read Kathy's story on how she took part in a half-marathon raising money for a cause close to her heart.
read moreAre you Hate Crime Aware?
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Date Published: 11/01/2013
As part of Hate Crime Awareness Week in Manchester 20th - 27th January in Manchester, The LGF are hosting an awareness event on Saturday 26th January 12 - 2pm.
read moreCivil Partnerships VS Marriage: What's the Difference?
Date Published: 08/01/2013
What are the actual differences between a Civil Partnership (CP) and a marriage? Some people argue that same-sex couples already have the right to a CP – so what’s the point of equal marriage? Yet there are subtle legal and important social differences...
read moreChampioning your Community
Date Published: 08/01/2013
The Lesbian & Gay Foundation want more lesbian, gay and bisexual to be active in their community. We want to provide the space for people to come together to share experiences and develop opportunities to learn and influence at a local level.
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