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Libbie to run Brighton Marathon in aid of Switchboard

A trainee social worker is aiming to help the LGBTQ+ community in Sussex by running the Brighton Marathon in aid of Switchboard. Libbie Nicklin will put her body through the 26.2-mile test of endurance with thousands ...
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We’re delighted to announce the appointment of our new chief executive

We're delighted to announce the appointment of our new chief executive. Paul Hook (he/him - pictured) will take up the post on Tuesday 2 April following four years at the helm of Asylum Matters, a charity ...
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Social Prescribing Day 2024: Reuben lifts the lid on his ‘rewarding and empowering’ work

Today, Thursday, 14 March 2024 is Social Prescribing Day, a celebration of the people, organisations and communities who connect people to non-medical support to address issues including loneliness, debt, or stress and other unmet needs. Since ...
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International Women’s Day 2024: Interview with Jane

Today, Friday, 8 March 2024, is International Women’s Day (IWD), a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality. IWD ...
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International Women’s Day 2024: Interview with Astrid

Today, Friday, 8 March 2024, is International Women’s Day (IWD), a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women’s equality. IWD ...
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Sussex primary care staff invited to our free healthcare inclusion webinar

We’re inviting primary care staff across Sussex to attend our free Introduction to Inclusion in Healthcare webinar. Scheduled to run from 1pm to 2pm on Wednesday, 27 March 2024, the session will give participants an opportunity ...
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Shutterly Fabulous develops new customer offer to help Switchboard

Hove-based business Shutterly Fabulous have kindly agreed to extend an arrangement under which they donate £50 to us for every order received from customers with a BN postcode. The company, a leading seller and fitter of ...
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New app package keeps treasured LGBTQ+ memories alive for people living with dementia

New app package keeps treasured LGBTQ+ memories alive for people living with dementia The memories of LGBTQ+ community members from across the globe have been captured in a new app package designed to help people living ...
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LGBT+ History Month: Interview with Charlotte, one of our trustees

For our fourth and final interview marking LGBT+ History Month 2024, we’ve had a chat with one of our trustees, Charlotte Fiander (she/her). Our conversation is set out below. We hope you enjoy reading it. Please ...
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