LGBT HIP News

GambLGBTQ+: Brighton University’s new LGBTQ+ gambling study

Black text against a cream background reads: "Call for participants. Are you LGBTQ+ and have experience of gambling and related harms? We are recruiting participants for the final phase of the GambLGBTQ+ project that seeks to understand the impact of gambling on LGBTQIA+ communities in and around the city of Brighton & Hove. In particular, we seek participation from people who are included in one or more of the following groups: - from a minoritised race and/or ethnicity background. - are Gypsy, Roma or Traveller. - are trans, non-binary and/or intersex. - are a migrant to the UK, a refugee, or an asylum seeker. - previously or currently experiencing homelessness or sleeping rough. Participants will receive a voucher for their time and will be supported to take photos and discuss these in a small group or at a 1-2-1 interview. Support is available GamCare 0808 8020 133. If you would like to find out more information please visit our GambLGBTQ+ blog tinyurl.com/yw43bcc8 or contact Matt (they/them) at LGBTQgambling@brighton.ac.uk." The logos for University of Brighton, YouGov, Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard and GambleAware are at the bottom of the page. There is a picture of the Progress Pride Flag, and two twisting lines - one in the Rainbow Pride Flag colours, and one in the Gender Fluid Flag colours.

GambLGBTQ+ is a research project seeking to understand gambling and related harms in LGBTQ+ communities. The University of Brighton are leading on GambLGBTQ+ in collaboration with ourselves and YouGov, and is funded by GambleAware. Research on LGBTQ+ gambling and gambling harms is limited, and the research that is available highlights the need for further research on the lived experiences of… Continue Reading GambLGBTQ+: Brighton University’s new LGBTQ+ gambling study

New research by Switchboard highlights inequalities exacerbated by Covid-19 for LGBTQ communities in Brighton & Hove

Switchboard’s Health and Inclusion Project (HIP) have released a report on the impact of Covid-19 on LGBTQ people in Brighton and Hove. The report shows that Covid-19 has exacerbated existing health inequalities across issues such as mental health, trans health and housing, as well as the lack of LGBTQ affirming support. Through our research we… Continue Reading New research by Switchboard highlights inequalities exacerbated by Covid-19 for LGBTQ communities in Brighton & Hove

Beyond just ‘ticking the box’: Switchboard calls for action on monitoring of sexual orientation, gender and trans status

A new consultation by the Brighton and Hove LGBT Switchboard’s Health and Inclusion Project (HIP) has highlighted the importance of equalities monitoring for improving health outcomes for LGBTQ+ people, and found that these communities face significant barriers to providing accurate monitoring information about sexual orientation, gender and trans status. LGBT Switchboard, has called for the… Continue Reading Beyond just ‘ticking the box’: Switchboard calls for action on monitoring of sexual orientation, gender and trans status

Whitehawk LGBTQ Meet-Up

The drop in group at the Whitehawk Inn is going well with more people attending and becoming interested in the group. We would still love more people to come along! Its primarily a social group, a space to chat and get to know other LGBT people over tea/cofee and those all important biscuits! As more… Continue Reading Whitehawk LGBTQ Meet-Up

Whitehawk LGBT Coffee Morning

If you are LGBTQ and live, work or socialise in the Whitehawk area, please do come along to meet others and help shape the new group. Just bring yourself and we’ll supply the tea and biscuits 🙂 Monday 15th August | Whitehawk Inn | 11am – 1pm If you would like to come along to the… Continue Reading Whitehawk LGBT Coffee Morning

National Refugee Week

National Refugee Week runs from the 20th -26th June, and so we are taking this time to talk about LGBTQ refugees and asylum seekers.

LGBTQ refugees often face double marginalisation and challenges, by virtue of their refugee or asylum seeker status, and also due to their LGBTQ identity.

As LGBTQ people and communities, we know that sexual orientation and gender identity do not fit neatly into boxes and do not have checklists of attributes which can be assessed and judged. Each LGBTQ person is unique and does not have the same experiences or interests. However, a watchdog found that a tenth of Home Office interviews included intrusive questions about sexual practices and include questions based on outdated stereotypes of LGBTQ people.

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New LGBTQ Group in Whitehawk

LGBT HIP is working with Whitehawk Inn to set up a brand-new monthly LGBTQ group in Whitehawk!

We had our first meet-up in May and it was great to meet and discuss what people would like from a group. The people who came said they would like an opportunity to get together socially, and have a place to support each other and share experiences.

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Training

LGBT Switchboard can provide bespoke LGBT Awareness/ Trans Awareness training for your organisation or group. The training can cover a range of topics including: understanding the impact of stigma and discrimination, creating LGBT safe spaces, implementing the Equality Act and challenging homo/ bi/ transphobia.hip whiteContinue Reading Training

Bi Visibility Day

September the 23rd was Bi Visibility Day, and to mark the occasion we teamed up with Brighton Bothways and the LGBT Workers Forum for some fun social events. We also asked you to send us your top tips for how to be a Bi Ally.

You can see some of our favourites below: