 On the Show - Sue, Stephen and Josh talk about an update of blood donor guidelines. An amazing project called 'Galz' protecting, promoting and representing the LGBTI Community in Zimbabwe. https://galz.org/ In the UK, a new video about funding for HIV to reach the 2030 transmission targets. https://fb.watch/8F4zU0fkkd/ The launch event of a new HIV Testing Vending Machine in the Jubilee Library, Brighton organised by The Martin Fisher Foundation. https://www.themartinfisherfoundation.org/ Also  HIV World news roundup 

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59: HIV Hour 14th October 2021

 On the show Stephen chats to Mareike Gunsche about the new HIV photography campaign in Bristol 'We Are Still Here' https://www.aspect-us.com/ Sue interviews David Fray and Glenn Stevens about the 'More to Me Than HIV' Project in Brighton http://moretomethanhiv.life/ HIV stories from around the world and local Community news.

58: HIV Hour 23rd September 2021

 On the Show Sue talks to Martin Harris from Terrence Higgins Trust about 3 upcoming walking events around World Aids Day. https://www.tht.org.uk/ Tony chats to Gerry from Worthing who has lived with HIV for 40 years. A great interview with Diego Garcia and David Fray who are involved in the ' Pedal Study" which asks people who take double and triple medication about their experiences. http://pedalstudy.org.uk/ Also, HIV Stories from around the world.

57: HIV Hour 9th September 2021

 On the Show - Sue, Tanya, Tony, Stephen and Josh talk about the new 'Moderna' HIV vaccine being trailed. Sue chats to new presenter Tanya about her experiences living with HIV 'New feature' - HIV World News Roundup; 5 short news stories from around the world. 

56: HIV Hour 26th August 2021

 On the Show - Sue, Tony, Stephen and Tanya talk about their experiences regarding HIV travel restrictions when going to other countries. Stephen chats about the Larry Kramer play 'The Normal Heart' coming back to London after 35 years. Brighton Community News New HIV testing vending machines in the city by the Martin Fisher Foundation. http://www.martinfisherfoundation.org/ Sussex Beacons fundraising event Comedy night at the Grand Hotel https://www.sussexbeacon.org.uk/ 

55: HIV Hour 12th August 2021

On the Show - Pride Special Sue, Tony, Stephen and Josh chat about Pride 2021 and what Pride means to them. Also, a fantastic interview with Nessa, Daniel and Alex who all work at the Lawson Unit HIV Clinic in Brighton. A heartfelt and amazing insight into their work. https://brightonsexualhealth.com/venue/lawson-unit/ 

54: HIV Hour 29th July 2021

 On the show - Sue, Tony, Stephen and Josh chat about the Uk's AIDS Memorial Quilt in London. https://www.aidsquiltuk.org/about/ Terrence Higgins Trust new stigma campaign ' Life really changed". https://www.tht.org.uk/ HIV funding cuts in West Sussex and how The Worthing Hub are supporting service users in the area. A fantastic interview with Graham, the ChairBear of Brighton Bear weekend talking about the event starting on 22nd July. https://brightonbearweekend.com/ 

53: HIV Hour 15th July 2021

 On the Show -  Sue, Stephen and Josh talk about their experiences with changing HIV medication. Stephen talks about the loss of 'THEATRE MAD' and "Make A Difference Trust" who supported and raised funds for the theatre community from the 90s who were living with or affected by HIV. https://www.madtrust.org.uk/ An article about Elton John and other HIV activists who have written an "open Letter" to Boris Johnson about the potential AIDs emergency due to Covid 19. https://www.eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org/open-letter-to-boris-johnson/ Community news from Brighton and Hove HIV charities and organisations

52: HIV Hour 01st July 2021

 On the show -  A story from Richard Angell from THT about the confusing and conflicting rules regarding people of colour who want to give blood in England. www.onevoicenet.org/ Tony talks about a fantastic website 'Aids at 40' Stories of Hope and Heroes. - www.fredhutch.org Stephen chats to Rob Eyles and Philip Delany about their new campaign 'THaT fest UK" Raising money and awareness for HIV charities, through theatrical events that celebrate and amplify the voices of artists living with HIV. Follow them on Facebook  @THaTFestUK We replay Sues great interview with Rory who works for Terrence Higgins Trust a Health Promotion Practitioner in Brighton. https://www.tht.org.uk/centres-and-services/brighton-and-hove 

51: HIV Hour 17th June 2021

On the show this week -A story from Uganda 'Sex for a fare' Ugandan motorcycle taxis threaten to derail the fight against AIDS.Stephen chats to Siobhan Lanigan about the UKs AIDs Memorial Quilt coming to London.https://www.aidsquiltuk.org/ And Josh talks to Glenn Stevens about ' More To Me Than HIV" a Brighton Project that confronts stigma.http://moretomethanhiv.life/ 

50: HIV Hour 10th June 2021

 On the Show -An insightful and thought provoking interview with Martin Jones who is the Sexual Health Care Specialist at Lewes Prison.Stephen chats about David Furnish fantastic HIV work and Tony has a story from Kenya talking about HIV patients who may run out of medication due to extra taxes.HartTalks with James Bushehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovkLJxHK26Q 

49: HIV Hour 27th May 2021

 On the Show - Stephen talks about Patrick O' Connell who died recently and was part of the creation the ' Red Ribbon".https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl60Lp_44MGo6HikALXqEag Josh chats to Harry Hillery about his Instagram Project 'BrightonAidsMemorial"https://www.instagram.com/brightonaidsmemorial/Sue talks with Lou from The Sussex Beacon who runs 'The Women's Group about essential events and future projects.https://www.sussexbeacon.org.uk/Also, an informative interview with Michael Brimacombe who is the Welfare Rights and Living Well Coordinator for the Terrence Higgins Trust in the Brighton Area about his role.https://www.tht.org.uk/centres-and-services/brighton-and-hove 

48: HIV Hour 13th May 2021

 On the Show -Stephen talks to Kayden Gray a sex worker, adult performer and HIV activist.A story from Australia about Bisexual men who feel more HIV stigma and loneliness due to their sexuality.Tony chats to Gary Parjeter from Lunch Positive in Brighton about his amazing service.https://www.lunchpositive.org/ 

47: HIV Hour 29th April 2021

 On the Show -Sue and Stephen chat to Rebecca Tallon de Havilland a trans woman, an amazing advocate for trans rights and a sexual health campaigner.Sue also talks to Rory Finn, a trans man about his fantastic work with Terrence Higgins Trust.

46: HIV Hour 15th April 2021

 On the Show -Tony talks to Linda Palmer from the Metrocharity in London about their work in West Sussex. https://metrocharity.org.uk/services Stephen chats to Eugene Leech about his work with Positive Voices and Eugenes Lab https://eugeneslab.com/ https://www.tht.org.uk/our-work/community-projects/positive-voices Sue has a story from the USA on how dog ownership can reduce the likelihood of depression for people living with HIV.

45: HIV Hour 18th March 2021

HIV Hour is the UK's only FM radio programme & podcast about living a healthy, happy life with HIV. It's only by talking openly that we can end HIV related stigma and discrimination. Taking an experience-led approach, rather than a medical one, presenters Sue, Josh & Carl discuss the latest news from the community and explore events, services & support networks in the Brighton area. Featuring interviews with charity workers, authors, and ordinary people telling their stories, HIV hour aims to educate listeners and tackle the isolation many people with HIV face. Want to contribute to the show? Get in touch on Twitter & Instagram (@HIV_Hour) or on hivhour@gmail.com

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