Author Archives: Monty Moncrieff

‘NUL POINTS’: HIV Community gives dismal verdict to NHS England over PrEP delays

The HIV community is uniting during Eurovision week to give a damning verdict on NHS England’s delays on a game-changing HIV prevention drug.   And the verdict is a resounding ‘Nul Points’.   PrEP is a pill taken once a … Continue reading

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London Friend has won a GSK Impact Award!

  We’re thrilled to have been announced as a winner of the GSK Impact Awards 2016. The Award, run in partnership with The King’s Fund, recognises excellence in charities improving health and wellbeing in their communities. London Friend is the … Continue reading

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Rise – a new HIV Prevention partnership in Lambeth, Southwark & Lewisham

  London Friend is a partner in Rise, a new partnership delivering HIV prevention and sexual health services in Lambeth, Southwark & Lewisham (LSL). We will be providing one-to-one and group support to gay, bisexual and other men who have … Continue reading

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UNIQUE – a new group for LGBT people with disabilities

    We’re pleased to announce a new monthly group at London Friend. Unique will provide a social space for LGBT people with disabilities.   Starting on Monday 4th April the group aims to provide a safe space for LGBT … Continue reading

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#CharityIs – an LGBT perspective

    This week we’re supporting #CharityIs a new campaign from Charity Bank aimed at raising the profile of the work Britain’s charities do and challenging some of the negative press aimed our way. Our CEO Monty Moncrieff discusses charities … Continue reading

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New LGBT Club Drug briefing

    London Friend’s Chief Executive has contributed to a new LGBT supplement to the NEPTUNE Club Drugs project.   The supplement is part of a wider project which published the UK’s first set of clinical guidance on club drugs … Continue reading

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Closure of Pace

    Late on Friday afternoon we herd the very sad and shocking news that one of our fellow LGBT services, Pace, is to close this week after 31 years providing mental health support to LGBT people.   We’re very … Continue reading

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Christmas & New Year Support

  Christmas & New Year support The festive season can be a lot of fun, but for some people it’s a time of heightened anxiety. It’s the season to be jolly, but sometimes that can tip over into excess. Here’s … Continue reading

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Join us for a Sober Start to 2016

    Today we’ve launched out Sober Start campaign, encouraging LGBT people to give up alcohol for January and kick start sustained reductions in their drinking. Those joining can be sponsored to enjoy a booze-free start to the year and … Continue reading

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Giving Tuesday: why giving matters to LGBT charities

  Our CEO Monty Moncrieff discusses why giving matters so much to LGBT charities. Today is Giving Tuesday, an initiative to encourage people to support the work of charities and other good causes. It’s an opportunity to make a donation to … Continue reading

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