SAM has a huge gay following in Brighton and her finale performance was the highlight of the main stage last August at Pride 2014.
Gscene have a pair of tickets to give away to some lucky fan.
Question: Who was Sam’s mentor when she won X Factor?
Email your answer to info@gscene.com by Thursday, February 12. Include your name, address and telephone number so that we can contact the lucky winner.
THE motion was passed unanimously by the Council and recognises the importance of local action in coordinating and commissioning accessible and effective HIV testing, and outlines a commitment by the Council to strengthening its own provision of HIV testing services through working with local NHS partners, HIV charities and patient groups.
Cllr Carl Austin, who tabled the motion, said: “I was really pleased that The Lesbian and Gay Foundation alerted me to the Halve It Campaign. It is vital that we all (Manchester City Council, GPs, CCGs and Service Providers) work together to ensure that we improve access to HIV testing services – as we know early testing not only saves lives but also has an impact for complex and expensive treatment as well as the risk of transmission to others.”
Mike Kane MP, himself a supporter of the Halve It campaign, said: “The sooner HIV is diagnosed, the sooner appropriate care can begin. We know that early testing for HIV saves lives and money too, and I fully support Manchester Council’s work on this public health priority.”
Halve It is a national coalition that focuses on the expansion of HIV testing services, on the basis that early testing of HIV saves lives and also results in substantial savings to the public health budget.
Since its inception in 2010, Halve It has galvanised national and local cross-party support for HIV testing, and is supported in its aims by the Prime Minister, the Deputy Prime Minister and the Leader of the Opposition.
Halve It is a coalition whose members represent the following organisations:
*Observer Member
LABOUR believe mental health should be given equal priority with physical health, as outlined in the government’s mental health strategy implementation framework.
Councillor Warren Morgan, Leader of the Labour and Co-operative group, said: “Mental health is an important part of well-being at work. The huge cost of mental health problems to employers is widely recognised and currently estimated at £1,035 for every employee in the UK. Understanding is now growing that the fear of stigma and discrimination inhibits many employees from disclosing their problems and seeking help, keeping this cost high. This is why we are pledging to support Time to Change and making further pledges on mental health.”
Caroline Penn, Labour candidate for Hollingdean and Stanmer, was diagnosed with a mild form of bipolar disorder last year. She welcomes the pledges, saying: “Labour’s proposals – increasing funding, better access to talking therapies and early intervention – are a huge step forward in improving mental health services. Over 3,000 people a month are being treated for mental health problems in the city. We can and should do better.”
In addition to supporting Time to Change, Labour is pledging:
• To end the scandal of mentally-ill people being taken into police custody or miles away from Brighton and Hove because of a shortage of beds
• That if elected in May, it will appoint a Lead Councillor for Mental Health to champion the issue on the Health and Well-being Board and liaise with patient groups and organisations in the sector
• Action on early intervention and better support for mental health in young people. Ed Miliband has endorsed a mental health task force which looks at ensuring teachers are trained in mental health and all schools have access to a mental health nurse. Ed Miliband has also pledged to increase funding for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services – funding which has fallen by 6 per cent under the current government
• To ensure that higher risk groups, particularly the BME and LBGT communities, do not feel deterred from accessing mental health services, and that work is done to tackle stigma which is preventing people from getting help
• To ensure that everyone has access to talking therapies within 28 days.
THIS multi-award-winning all-female improv troupe drawn from the LGQ communities will also feature a solo spot from the Short & Girlie Show’s musical director Hannah Brackenbury, otherwise known as Tim Minchin and Victoria Wood’s lesbian love-child.
Regular performers in Brighton, the Short & Girlies also run improv workshops for all ages.
Event: The Short & Girlie Show
Where: The Verdict, 159 Edward Street, Brighton, BN2 0JB
When: Saturday, March 14
Time: Doors 7.30 p.m., show 8.30 p.m.
Price: Advance saver tickets £6, £8 on the door
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