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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

Switchboard launch survey on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the LGBTQ+ community in Brighton and Hove

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Switchboard have launched a survey to research the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the LGBTQ+ community in Brighton and Hove.  Working in partnership with Sussex NHS Commissioners and Brighton and Hove City Council we need your help to better understand the experiences of LGBTQ+ people during the pandemic. The findings of this research will… Continue Reading Switchboard launch survey on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the LGBTQ+ community in Brighton and Hove

Proud to be counted: 2021 Census to record LGBTQ+ people for the first time

The census is a unique survey that takes place every 10 years across England and Wales. What makes this census even more significant is for the first ever it is asking about sexual orientation and trans status. This is the first time the LGBTQ+ community will be counted in the census. If you’re LGBTQ+ and… Continue Reading Proud to be counted: 2021 Census to record LGBTQ+ people for the first time

Volunteer With Switchboard: Support LGBTQ+ People to Complete the Census

We’re working with the Office for National Statistics (ONS) and Good Things Foundation to support LGBTQ+ people to complete the census, ensuring everyone has the chance to be counted. The census takes place every 10 years in the UK – and the next one is due to take place in March 2021. The census is… Continue Reading Volunteer With Switchboard: Support LGBTQ+ People to Complete the Census

Keep Switchboard Switched On

2020 marks Switchboard’s 45th anniversary, but it has also been one of our most challenging years yet. Throughout the pandemic we have seen demand for our services grow, demonstrating that we are needed now more than ever. On top of this, our biggest fundraising opportunity of the year, Brighton Pride, was not able to happen… Continue Reading Keep Switchboard Switched On

Happy National Bi Visibility Day

Today marks national Bi Visibility Day, which has been celebrated on September 23rd since 1999. As an LGBTQ+ organisation it’s important that we mark this day, and raise the profile of issues affecting bisexual people in our community. As an out bisexual, I am often subjected to biphobic stereotypes about what it means to be… Continue Reading Happy National Bi Visibility Day

Grief Meets and New Writing South launch their autumn creative writing workshops for LGBTQ+ people who’ve experienced bereavement

Switchboard’s Grief Meets project and New Writing South are teaming up for a series of online creative writing workshops for LGBTQ+ people who’ve experienced a bereavement. Dates: Mondays 12th and 26th October, Mondays 9th and 23rd November 2020 Time: 6.30 – 8.30pm For more information and to book your free place please visit New Writing… Continue Reading Grief Meets and New Writing South launch their autumn creative writing workshops for LGBTQ+ people who’ve experienced bereavement

Trans, Non-Binary and Intersex Survivors of Sexual Violence

Switchboard and Survivors’ Network are setting up a project to support trans, non-binary and intersex survivors of sexual violence in Brighton and Hove. This project is trans-led and is in the early stages. As part of this process, we’d like to make contact with more people from the trans, non-binary and/or intersex communities to hold interviews to… Continue Reading Trans, Non-Binary and Intersex Survivors of Sexual Violence

LGBTQ+ Inclusion and Allyship Webinar

Become a better LGBTQ+ Ally and support Brighton and Hove’s oldest LGBTQ+ charity by attending our LGBTQ+ Inclusion and Allyship Webinar. LGBTQ+ Inclusion and Allyship Webinar Thursday 17th September | 2 – 4.30pm This 2.5 hour online workshop is for staff at all levels (including managers and volunteers) who’d like to learn how to better… Continue Reading LGBTQ+ Inclusion and Allyship Webinar

LGBTQ+ Inclusion and Allyship Webinar

Become a better LGBTQ+ Ally and support Brighton and Hove’s oldest LGBTQ+ charity by attending our LGBTQ+ Inclusion and Allyship Webinar. LGBTQ+ Inclusion and Allyship Webinar Thursday 9th July 2 – 4.30pm This 2.5 hour online workshop is for staff at all levels (including managers and volunteers) who’d like to learn how to better include… Continue Reading LGBTQ+ Inclusion and Allyship Webinar

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