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Coming 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.
read moreIs our Pink Closet in Your Area?
Date Published: 03/10/2012
To celebrate Coming Out Day on 11th October a pink closet will also be travelling around 10 boroughs of Greater Manchester to show support for LGBT people. When will it be coming to your area?
read moreManchester Cathedral Celebrate LGBT Life
Date Published: 26/06/2012
On 10th October 2012 at 7.30pm, a special service celebrating Manchester's diverse LGBT community will be held in Manchester Cathedral with The Bishop of Manchester in attendance.
read moreBreast Cancer Awareness Month
Date Published: 02/10/2012
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The aim is to get women to understand more about their breast health and check for signs of breast cancer. Find out more with our special guide...
read moreA Day in the Life
Date Published: 18/09/2012
Stefanie Hartley, Community Engagement Officer at the LGF, tells us about her summer of Prides promoting the ‘Are You Ready For Your Screen Test?’ campaign...
read moreDeletion of Historical Gay Convictions
Date Published: 01/10/2012
From 1st October anyone who meets certain conditions laid down in the Protection of Freedom Act will be entitled to apply to the Home Office for a formal disregard of historical gay convictions, cautions, warnings or reprimands for consensual gay sex with someone over the age of 16.
read moreComing out as bisexual
Date Published: 24/09/2012
If you think you may be bisexual, or you’re questioning, it can be difficult accepting who you are, writes Pete Davies.
read moreAnd the Winners Are....
Date Published: 21/09/2012
Our fabulous Homo Heroes Awards ceremony took place last night (Thursday 20th September) where nearly 200 people came together to celebrate their community heroes. Find out who the winner are here.
read moreSenior GP advises students to act ‘less gay’
Date Published: 21/09/2012
GP and senior member of The Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP), Dr Una Coales is in the news today after writing a guide which advises gay students to act less ‘gay’ in order to pass their exams.
read more"Having a screen test saved my life"
Date Published: 18/09/2012
Are You Ready For Your Screen Test?’ is The Lesbian & Gay Foundation’s national campaign which aims to dispel the myths around lesbian and bisexual women and cervical screening, and raise awareness that lesbian and bisexual women do need regular cervical screening tests.
Here, Donna and Sarah speak to us about their experiences.
read moreLeaving a Legacy
Date Published: 18/09/2012
This week is Remember a Charity Week. Have you thought about leaving a legacy to The Lesbian & Gay Foundation to help support our work?
read moreVacancies at the LGF
Date Published: 17/09/2012
We are looking for outstanding applicants to fill two vacancies that have become possible through incoming funding to join our well established team based in central Manchester; Women’s Programme Co-ordinator and LGB&T Community Development Worker.
read moreFirst Ever National Project for Lesbian & Bisexual Women…
Date Published: 14/09/2012
The Lesbian & Gay Foundation are delighted to have received funding from The Big Lottery Reaching Communities Programme for a project specifically supporting lesbian and bisexual (LB) women.
read moreLatest NW HIV Cases - Concern for Men who have Sex with Men
Date Published: 14/09/2012
A total of 789 new HIV and AIDS cases were reported in 2011 across North West England. This represents a 7% increase in the number of total new cases compared with 2010. More people are getting tested but some are leaving it too late for effective treatments.
read moreFancy a Challenge?
Date Published: 14/09/2012
Tom completed the Yorkshire 3 peaks challenge back in July in support of The LGF raising money for our Enough is Enough! Campaign. Do you fancy a challenge?
read moreHero of Flight 93: The Mark Bingham Story
Date Published: 11/09/2012
On Tuesday 11th September 2001, Mark Bingham - an openly gay rugby player from California - died in the tragic events of that day. He was a passenger on Flight 93. Read our interview with Mark's mother Alice Hoagland - originally published in Issue 110 of outnorthwest.
read moreWorld Suicide Prevention Day
Date Published: 10/09/2012
World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September 2012 promotes worldwide commitment and action to prevent suicides. For LGB&T people there is an increased risk.
read moreMore Pride Events in the North West!
Date Published: 07/09/2012
Saturday 29th September will be a busy day for LGBT communities across the north west as there are three Pride events happening on that day.We'll be at them all, which one will you go to?
read moreUnder 25 and Need Support?
Date Published: 26/08/2012
If you are aged under 25 and are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or questionning and need support - we can help! We offer free telephone counselling.
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