News and Events

Macmillan Cancer Support and Switchboard launched two surveys today, to get a better understanding of the needs and experiences of LGBTQ people living with cancer in Sussex and East Surrey. This research is part of an ...

Older and LGBTQ? You’re welcome here. Many older LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) people find themselves having to go ‘back in the closet’ when they enter supported living arrangements like nursing homes, but one group of care homes in ...

Community tensions still a significant challenge for LGBTQ people of faith. LGBTQ people of faith in Brighton and Hove face unique challenges when it comes to experiencing prejudice, isolation and lack of support, according to the ...

Switchboard is excited to launch a brand new LGBTQ+ Community Steering Group to help guide our work and place the voice of local lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans* and queer lived experience at the heart of all we do ...

Switchboard have been working in partnership with Alzheimer’s Society and their innovation team on a new scheme currently being piloted in Brighton and Hove and Greater Manchester. Bring Dementia Out aims to raise awareness and provide ...

Grief Encounters is a peer support group for LGBTQ people who have experienced a bereavement. Referrals to our grief/bereavement project are currently paused. If you are 50+ and would benefit from connecting socially please visit our ...

TNB Drop-In Launch The Clare Project and Switchboard would like to invite you to the launch event for our new trans and non-binary drop-in service - TNB. Date/Time: Thursday 17th January, 6-8pm Location: Phoenix Gallery, 10-14 Waterloo ...

Happy Holidays from all of us here at Switchboard - we hope you have a restful holiday and a happy new year. We know Christmas and the festive season can be a difficult time for many ...

Support an LGBTQ person in need this Christmas by donating to Switchboard Switchboard has been supporting LGBTQ people in Brighton & Hove for more than forty years - but we need your help to secure our ...