Day 4 of Dementia Action Week focuses on the emotional reality of dementia and the experiences of carers. "I didn’t know people could lose their words. My partner was a writer and lost his words." - Alec, carer Dementia can reshape everyday life and relationships.

Day 3 of Dementia Action Week focuses on dignity and LGBTQ+ inclusive dementia care. "Maintaining Liz’s lesbian identity in dementia care home setting is central to her wellbeing." - Finola, carer Identity, relationships and community still matter.

Day 2 of Dementia Action Week focuses on people living without a diagnosis. Alzheimer's Society says 1 in 3 people in the UK living with dementia do not have one. Through BOLD, Switchboard offers LGBTQ+ dementia support groups, peer support and practical workshops across Sussex.

Eurovision should be about music and joy, not pressure to gamble. Recover with Pride is Switchboard's LGBTQ+ gambling harms support service. Our new guide shares safer, gambling-free ways to enjoy the show. Read here: https://www.switchboard.org.uk/service/recover-with-pride/professional-resources

We conclude Trans+ History Week by recognising the work of Sabah Choudrey (they/he), writer, speaker and co-founder of Trans Pride Brighton. Sabah’s work has helped create more visible conversations around gender, faith, race and identity.

Today we’re recognising the work of Munroe Bergdorf (she/her), writer, model, activist and University of Brighton graduate. Munroe has helped challenge stereotypes and widen conversations around trans rights, representation and inclusion.

Today we’re recognising the work of Owl Fisher / Ugla Stefanía Kristjönudóttir Jónsdóttir (she/her), writer, filmmaker and co-creator of My Genderation. Their work has helped create more visible and honest conversations around trans lives and community.

Today we’re recognising the work of Ezra Woodger, author of "To Be A Trans Man". Through storytelling and interviews, Ezra explores trans masculinity, identity and community with honesty and care.

Today we’re recognising the work of Natalie Washington (she/her), founder of Football v Transphobia. Natalie has worked to challenge discrimination in sport and support more inclusive football spaces, while also supporting trans community organising through Trans Pride Brighton.

Today we’re shining a spotlight on Fox Fisher (they/he), artist, filmmaker and co-founder of My Genderation. Fox helped found Trans Pride Brighton and has worked for years to create more honest and human trans visibility through storytelling, film and photography.

Nominations are open for B&H LGBT Switchboard’s 50th Anniversary Community Awards. Know someone making a real difference to LGBTQ+ lives? You can nominate more than one person. Please submit a separate form for each nominee. Closes Monday 15 June at 5pm. https://form.jotform.com/261043276257052

This week marks Trans+ History Week. Today we’re recognising Sarah Savage (she/her), author, activist and co-founder of Trans Pride Brighton, the UK’s first trans-specific Pride event. At Switchboard, we know visibility, history and community connection matter.

Recover with Pride is recruiting members for its Gambling Harm Lived Experience Advisory Board. Open to LGBTQ+ people with lived experience of gambling harms, directly or through someone else’s gambling. Full role details and applicant pack: https://www.switchboard.org.uk/jobs/

On Thursday 30 July 2026, Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard will mark its 50th anniversary with a special Community Event in Brighton. A chance to come together, celebrate our shared history, and mark 50 years of LGBTQ+ community, connection and support. More details soon.

Referrals are now open for Recover with Pride, Switchboard’s specialist LGBTQ+ gambling harm support service. Referral forms are managed by our partner Reframe Coaching. Form accessible here: https://ow.ly/JjqT50YUULN

We're just 1 week away from opening referrals for Recover with Pride, Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard's new specialist gambling harm support service, created for the LGBTQ+ community. Referrals open soon. Follow us for updates. 🌈

For Lesbian Visibility Week, we are celebrating Cat Burns (she/her), the South London singer-songwriter behind “Go” and the Mercury-shortlisted album “early twenties”. Cat’s music makes space for love, vulnerability and identity, reminding us that lesbian visibility can be soft, emotional & current

Visibility also means being safe, online and offline. For Lesbian Visibility Week, we’re recognising work that challenges gender-based violence & digital harm. Raga Olga D’Silva (she/her) reminds us that visibility can come with risk At Switchboard, we focus on connection, information & community

Last chance to take part in the Switchboard Community Survey 🏳️‍🌈 Just 8 questions. Takes 2 minutes. Tell us what Switchboard means to you, what we’re getting right, and what you’d like to see more of. Take the survey: https://tally.so/r/kdZ7oj

Thank you to everyone who attended the first event in Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard’s Lunch & Learn series. Thank you too to Benjamin Howard, Dr Matt C. Smith, Emily Nuttall and Dhiren Doshi-Smith. Next up: 18 June, 12.00-1.00pm - reducing barriers to support for the LGBTQ+ community.

Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard is hosting a free Lunch & Learn on Gambling, Neurodiversity and LGBTQ+ Community on Thursday 23 April, 12.00-13.00. Research, lived experience and practical discussion. Book here: https://gambling_neurodiversity_lgbtq_community.eventbrite.co.uk

Lesbian Visibility Week • 20 - 26 April 2026 Lesbian Visibility Week is a time to celebrate lesbian identity, culture and community. At Switchboard, we believe visibility matters, but so does connection. Through our work, we help people feel understood and included.

We're just 2 weeks away from opening referrals for Recover with Pride, Switchboard's new specialist gambling harm support service, created for the LGBTQ+ community. Research shows LGBTQ+ people are disproportionately affected by gambling harm. Referrals open soon. Follow for updates. 🌈

Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard is hosting a free Lunch & Learn on Gambling, Neurodiversity and LGBTQ+ Community on Thursday 23 April, 12.00-13.00. Book here: https://gambling_neurodiversity_lgbtq_community.eventbrite.co.uk

Switchboard is turning 50 this year 🏳️‍🌈 We’re asking the community what Switchboard means to you, what we’re getting right, and what you’d like to see more of in the future. 8 questions • 2 minutes Share it with others in the community 🔗 https://tally.so/r/kdZ7oj Closes 26 April at 11:59pm

"Behaviour by a small number of bad-faith actors does not reflect the reality of LGBTQI+ people seeking asylum" by Rainbow Migration Full statement: https://www.rainbowmigration.org.uk/news/behaviour-by-a-small-number-of-bad-faith-actors-does-not-reflect-the-reality-of-lgbtqi-people-seeking-asylum/

Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard is hosting a free Lunch & Learn on Gambling, Neurodiversity and LGBTQ+ Community on Thursday 23 April, 12.00-13.00. Book here: https://gambling_neurodiversity_lgbtq_community.eventbrite.co.uk

Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard is now delivering LGBTQ+ Gambling Harm Training through its Recover with Pride service. Taster, half-day, and full-day options are now available. Full details and PDFs: https://www.switchboard.org.uk/gambling-harm-training/

Today is Trans Day of Visibility. At Switchboard, we believe trans people deserve affirming community. Through our Trans, Non-binary, and Intersex Social Prescribing service and wider connection, we work to help people find spaces where they feel seen and included.

Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard is really pleased to share a new partnership with Gaydio. Through this partnership, Recover with Pride will raise awareness of gambling harms in LGBTQ+ communities to an audience of more than one million people nationwide.

Switchboard is turning 50 this year 🏳️‍🌈 We’re asking the community what Switchboard means to you, what we’re getting right, and what you’d like to see more of in the future. 8 questions • about 2 minutes Share it with others in the community 🔗 https://tally.so/r/kdZ7oj Closes 12 April at 11:59pm

Pleased to join the “Ending HIV Stigma and Getting to Zero” stakeholder event in Brighton & Hove. Hosted by Lunch Positive and The Martin Fisher Foundation, it gave Switchboard the chance to join interactive sessions and help shape future action on HIV stigma, prevention and support.

Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard is hiring a Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker in West Sussex to strengthen specialist support for LGBTQ+ people. Apply by Fri 27 March 2026. Interviews w/c 30 March. Details: https://www.switchboard.org.uk/were-hiring-lgbtq-domestic-abuse-outreach-worker-west-sussex/

Last call: 5pm on Wednesday 11th March 2026. Switchboard is recruiting for 3 roles to strengthen trauma-informed support for LGBTQ+ people across Sussex: Sexual Harm Support Worker, IDVA, and Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker (West Sussex). Details + apply: https://www.switchboard.org.uk/about/jobs/

Recover with Pride, the UK’s first dedicated LGBTQ+ gambling harm support programme, is recruiting Recovery Coaches. Help support LGBTQ+ people experiencing gambling harms and those affected by someone else’s gambling. Apply: https://reframecoaching.org.uk/careers/recovery-coach-recover-with-pride

Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard is recruiting for 3 roles to strengthen trauma-informed support for LGBTQ+ people across Sussex: Sexual Harm Support Worker, IDVA, and Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker (West Sussex). Details + apply: https://www.switchboard.org.uk/about/jobs/ Please share.

Only 2 days until our FREE WEBINAR on Understanding Gambling in LGBTQ+ Communities Join Recover with Pride for a national webinar exploring research, lived experience, and inclusive support pathways. 🗓️ Thu 5 March 2026 ⏱️ 10.00-12.00 Register here: www.bit.ly/understanding-gambling-harms-LGBTQ

Understanding Gambling in LGBTQ+ Communities. Join Recover with Pride for a national webinar exploring research, lived experience, and inclusive support pathways. 🗓️ Thursday 5 March 2026 ⏱️ 10.00-12.00 Register here: www.bit.ly/understanding-gambling-harms-LGBTQ

Switchboard has signed the Workplace Charter to Reduce Gambling Related Harms. We’re committing to safer workplaces, open conversations, and better support. Thank you to Beacon Counselling Trust and Nicola Jaques MBE for their guidance. This sits alongside our wider LGBTQ+ gambling harm work.

Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard’s Winter Wellness Day had simple aims: care, connection and practical support, all in one place, without pressure. Thank you to everyone who came along. Full post on our Facebook / Instagram / LinkedIn accounts.

Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard is recruiting for 3 roles to strengthen trauma-informed support for LGBTQ+ people across Sussex: Sexual Harm Support Worker, IDVA, and Domestic Abuse Outreach Worker (West Sussex). Details + apply: https://www.switchboard.org.uk/about/jobs/ Please share.

Mindful Crafts • Claudette Claudette will be running relaxed craft sessions at Switchboard’s Winter Wellness Day. A chance to sit down, focus your hands, and let your mind settle. No experience needed. Sat 21 Feb, 10am-4pm, The Ledward Centre. Everything is free.

Blood Pressure Checks • Helen Helen from the Switchboard BOLD team will be offering free blood pressure checks at Winter Wellness Day. A simple way to check in on your health without fuss. Sat 21 Feb, 10am-4pm, The Ledward Centre. Everything is free.

Testing shouldn’t feel intimidating. Dom from Terrence Higgins Trust South will be offering free rapid HIV testing at Switchboard’s Winter Wellness Day. Quick, confidential and handled with care. Sat 21 Feb, 10am-4pm, The Ledward Centre. Everything is free.

Reiki • Jan Jan will be offering Reiki sessions at the Winter Wellness Day. A gentle relaxation practice to help your body settle and your mind slow down. Sessions are calm, with a light-touch or no-touch approach depending on you. Sat 21 Feb, 10am-4pm, The Ledward Centre. All free.

The Jesus Deck • Michael Michael will be offering reflective card sessions at the Winter Wellness Day. These are not Tarot or fortune telling, but conversation-led readings designed to help you explore your story from a different perspective. Sat 21 Feb, 10am-4pm, The Ledward Centre. All free.

Aesop H Wellness • Rich Rich will be offering free head and shoulder seated massages at Switchboard’s Winter Wellness Day. A short, focused session to ease tension, release tight shoulders, and give you a moment to reset. Sat 21 Feb, 10am-4pm, The Ledward Centre. Everything is free.

Audiology Support • Patricia With over a decade of experience, Patricia is fully qualified, HCPC registered and DBS checked. She’ll be bringing her mobile ear wax removal service and can also help with hearing aids if needed. Sat 21 Feb, 10am-4pm, The Ledward Centre. Everything is free.

Tarot Readings • James & Lucie At Switchboard’s Winter Wellness Day, James and Lucie will be offering relaxed tabletop tarot readings throughout the day. A quiet moment to reflect, talk something through, or see things from a new angle. Sat 21 Feb, 10am-4pm, The Ledward Centre. Everything is free.

Lightning Like Scissors • Buck & Kaia At Switchboard’s Winter Wellness Day, Buck & Kaia will be offering free haircuts and styling rooted in queer care. An affirming, relaxed space to sit down, be yourself, and leave feeling more like you. Sat 21 Feb, 10-4pm The Ledward Centre. Everything is free.