A Mindfulness Course For Life

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The Sussex Beacon will be running a free online “Finding Peace” Mindfulness For Life Course, for people living with HIV, beginning next month. This evening course will run for 7 weeks, with each 90 minutes session starting at 18:30.

Open to anyone living with HIV in Sussex, the course offers a highly accessible, engaging and practical...

The Sussex Beacon Appoints New CEO

Rachel Brett CEO

The Trustees of The Sussex Beacon are delighted to announce the appointment of Rachel Brett as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective April 2024.

Rachel will be joining The Sussex Beacon from YMCA Downslink, where she has held the position of Director of Children & Young People since 2015. Rachel is a qualified social worker and...

Jason Sutton: A New Patron of The Sussex Beacon

We are delighted to announce Jason Sutton has become a Patron of The Sussex Beacon. Known to many as “Miss Jason”, Jason’s work as a drag performer has thrilled audiences across the nation for many years. His unique style has made him a favourite of people of all ages.

Paul Hilly, Chair of The Sussex Beacon...

HIV & Self-Stigma Workshop

“Internalised stigma” or “self-stigma” occurs when a person takes on the negative ideas and stereotypes about people living with HIV and starts to apply these to themselves.

On Friday 26th May (1030am – 3pm), The Sussex Beacon will be holding the second workshop on self-stigma, for women living with HIV. This time it will be led...

Registered Nurse

Salary up to £20 per hour

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time or full-time RN/RMN to join our community hospital.

You will have an interest in HIV, mental health and/or other long-term chronic health conditions.

We are looking for a flexible practitioner, who is willing to expand your knowledge of HIV and related conditions.

You should have...

Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Course

The Sussex Beacon will be running a Mindfulness and Self-Compassion Course from Tuesday 18th April, for anyone living with HIV in Sussex. In this 8-week course Mindfulness Specialist Nicky Mouat will explain key principles and practices that can help improve our emotional well-being, improve our ability to cope with life’s challenges, lower levels of anxiety...

Jill Nalder @ Waterstones

We are thrilled and incredibly proud to advise “An Evening With Jill Nalder” is taking place at Waterstones Brighton on Wednesday 6th July, in association with The Sussex Beacon.

As you would know, Jill is one of our patrons and the inspiration behind the hit TV series “It’s A Sin”. This is a very rare opportunity...

The Sussex Beacon and Peer Action To Merge

Peer Action and The Sussex Beacon have agreed to collaborate, to ensure that the activities provided by Peer Action can continue following the winding up of the charity.

The two charities will work together to create a place within The Sussex Beacon’s organisation, where the peer led nature of Peer Action’s work will be preserved. The...