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16/10/2025

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15/10/2025

If you test positive for , treatment is highly effective, and most people can expect to live a long, healthy life.

Early diagnosis can be lifesaving, so please get tested regularly if you’re sexually active.

There are many ways to access testing kits - visit the NHS website to check your options: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/hiv-and-aids/

14/10/2025

There’s something about awards events that help people forget the not-so-good stuff in the world, if only for a little while.

They inspire, excite and acknowledge people who excel in certain areas. With this in mind, we are particularly excited to see that the Vibe Awards 2026 will be taking place next February, at The Old Ship Hotel.

Featuring more than 20 categories, it is billed as "more than an awards night - it’s a celebration of our community, our culture, and our vibe". Now, normally we wouldn’t suggest such things, but we have been persuaded to give a little wave to the crowd and say, quite simply, should anyone wish to nominate and then vote for The Sussex Beacon, we would be humbled and most appreciative.

Over and above everything, we do what we do because we care passionately about the community that we serve. We care deeply about our clients and service users, whose wellbeing is always of prime importance.

For all of the details you need to book a table, to nominate/vote for the wonderful people, organisations and causes that make Brighton & Hove such a remarkable community, simply visit https://vibelistings.co.uk/vibe-awards 🌟💖👏🏆.

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09/10/2025

Part of The Amex was transformed into the Wild West last week, when the Search Seven Saloon brought scores of people together for an evening of live country music, cowboy-style food, games, and big-hearted giving.

The major charity event, hosted by Search Seven’s Gavin Willis and compered by Sam Thomas (co-founder of County Business Clubs), was indeed a night to holler about!

A speech by The Sussex Beacon’s CEO Rachel Brett was well received. In it she spoke about inclusive LGBTQ+ palliative and end-of-life hospice care, alongside The Sussex Beacon’s work caring for people living with HIV across Sussex for more than 30 years. The speech also reflected upon the homophobic vandalism on one of our charity shops and how now, more than ever, we should be challenging narratives of hate and HIV stigma.

Our heartfelt thanks to Gavin and Search Seven, for their wonderful support!

📸 Rachel Brett (left) and Tracey Buckingham, the Beacon’s Clinical Services Manager (right) with Gavin Willis, Founder & CEO of Search Seven.

04/10/2025

Today it's Eastbourne Lunch Positive! for people living with HIV in and around the Eastbourne area. It's slways a welcoming, friendly and very supportive group, feels great to be part of and means so much to everyone. Can't wait! Doors open at 12 midday 💕

24/09/2025

Join us on Sunday, September 28th, from 4:30 PM, for our Cabaret Fundraiser for the amazing local charity, Lunch Positive. Come for an incredible afternoon of entertainment and support a great cause

​Hosted by Brighton legend Davina Sparkle, the show features the unique Drag With No Name, the return of former bartender Joe Appleby, and an incredible closing performance by That Freddie Queen. We also have guest appearances from Sam Solace, Kara Van Park and Cherry Bomb!

Enjoy complimentary pizza and a chance to win fantastic prizes in our raffle. Prizes include two drinks hampers, a meat feast hamper and a luxury Brighton boutique hotel stay.

Every bit of fun you have will help raise vital funds for this fantastic charity. We can't wait to see you there!

If you can't make it on the day but would like to contribute, you can do so via the following link:

https://localgiving.org/charity/lunchpositive