Since I’ve been practising yoga, I’ve experienced my fair share of pain and frustration. I’ve found that learning new postures, and even continuing with some old ones, often comes with a few new aches into the bargain. There were even times, when my body felt a bit defeated by it all, that I started to … Continue reading
Some nine months ago, I left my comfortable London life and my career in PR in the hope of exploring other opportunities and lifestyles. A journey of self-discovery perhaps. I didn’t really know where it would take me, how long it would last, or what I’d learn. What I did know was that my passion … Continue reading
London, 9 March 2011 – A major UK-wide scheme to notify partners of gay men diagnosed with sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is to be piloted from this April. The Sexual Health Messaging Service is developed by GMFA, the gay men’s health charity, in collaboration with seven GU clinics, and the gay dating websites Fitlads, Gaydar, … Continue reading
London, 25 February 2011 – As a Black lesbian, Phyll Opoku did not always find the gay scene welcoming. “Many, many years back, when I first came out, I went to this club and I thought ‘wow, this is great!’ The women all dancing with each other… hoping that someone would just ask me to … Continue reading
London, 17 February 2011 – 13,000 people who are living with HIV in the UK may also have Hepatitis C but not realise it, according to a new report published in the Journal of Viral Hepatitis. That represents nearly 70% of the total estimate of people with HIV and Hepatitis C in the UK. The … Continue reading
Count Me In: World AIDS Day, 1 December 2010 Summary Despite progress in recent years, gay men in the UK continue to become infected with HIV. GMFA remains committed to tackling the spread of the virus and this paper outlines how we all, as gay men and as part of the gay community, can re-commit … Continue reading
London, 12 November 2010 – Representatives from across the gay community, including the gay media, organisations, venue owners and well known individuals, have pledged their support for GMFA’s new HIV-prevention campaign, “Count Me In”, which launched last Friday. With the message “Together we can stop the spread of HIV”, the campaign is encouraging everyone who … Continue reading
Do you want to improve your health but are not sure where to start? Maybe you want to eat better, drink less, or rethink your friendships or relationships? Maybe you feel like you need more control over your sex life, or you want to improve your sexual safety? ‘Upgrade Your Life’ is one of a … Continue reading
In a recent survey that we conducted of our small business customers (1), a quarter of respondents said they fear that their business will go under if the economy doesn’t turn around in the next year. This could have a devastating effect on Britain, as small businesses play such an integral role in the economy, … Continue reading
Reducing cost and improving quality through effective ATM test outsourcing Outsourcing has long been a topic of discussion among the banking sector, which has fallen in and out of favour with the approach in recent years. However, the current financial environment has put it firmly back on the agenda. In particular, as banks look to … Continue reading
