HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) is working in partnership with Age Concern Eastbourne to launch a new support group for older lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered people in East Sussex. Over the Rainbow meets on the first Wednesday of each month from 1.30 pm - 3.30 pm for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender men and women aged 50 and over. The group meets at the William & Patricia Venton Centre, Junction Road, Eastbourne.

The Over the Rainbow group aims to provide LGBT people living in East Sussex with the opportunity to socialise, share experiences, and provide mutual support. THT can also provide information and advice around HIV and sexual health, and on services available in the region, including counselling and testing clinics. 

Tadgh Crozier, Health Promotion Coordinator at THT said: “This new group will provide a safe, supportive and confidential environment for the LGBT community in East Sussex. We hope Over the Rainbow will be seen as the first port of call for people who want to meet like minded people and confidentially discuss issues like sexuality, relationships and sexual health. If you’d like information or support, or if you’d just like to meet people in the same boat as you, please come along.”

David Doherty, Central Services Manager at Age Concern said “People might have questions about what activities and services Age Concern Eastbourne provides but don’t really know who to ask.  This is a really relaxed group where people can get the information they need in an informal environment.”

To attend or find out more about Over the Rainbow please contact THT in Eastbourne on: 01323 649 927 or email david.doherty@ageconcerneastbourne.co.uk.

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