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Finding Calm in Chaos: How LGBTQ+ Communities Show Up for Each Other in Times of Crisis

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Ian Howley @ianhowley.bsky.social · 23h

Wrote a piece on the resilience the LGBTQ+ community has in a crisis and how we must use that resilience if we want to see lasting change in our community's mental health and wellbeing

@lgbthero.org.uk #WorldMentalHealthDay

www.lgbthero.org.uk/finding-calm...

When everything goes to pieces, queer people don’t wait around for permission to care – we just get on with it. In a world that often overlooks or outright marginalises us, the LGBTQ+ community has ho...

Finding Calm in Chaos: How LGBTQ+ Communities Show Up for Each Other in Times of Crisis

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LGBT HERO @lgbthero.org.uk · 1d

In Finding Calm in Chaos we explore how LGBTQ+ communities build lifelines when the system fails — from midnight group chats to grassroots care, from exclusion in shelters to peer support that saves lives.

By @ianhowley.bsky.social

#WorldMentalHealthDay

www.lgbthero.org.uk/finding-calm...

When everything goes to pieces, queer people don’t wait around for permission to care – we just get on with it. In a world that often overlooks or outright marginalises us, the LGBTQ+ community has ho...

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LGBT HERO @lgbthero.org.uk · 1d

LGBT HERO @lgbthero.org.uk · 1d

This #WorldMentalHealthDay, we’re reminding ourselves of one thing... we already have the tools to build a happier, healthier community. We at LGBT HERO promise to keep fighting for better health, for equal rights and the opportunity for all LGBTQ+ people to have the chance for a happier life.

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LGBT HERO @lgbthero.org.uk · Aug 10

If you're based in Lambeth and LGBTQ+ have your say about home-based care, no matter your age.

Take the survey and help improve and inform care.

Anyone could need care at some point in future, which is why we want to hear from you now.

Take the survey: www.lgbthero.org.uk/lgbtq-lambeth-care

LGBT HERO @lgbthero.org.uk · Aug 9

Stop Smoking London needs you for a new campaign!

We need LGBTQ+ people who are former smokers to star in the new campaign and talk on camera about their journey to giving up smoking. Your story could help others to become smoke free.

Find out more: www.lgbthero.org.uk/smokefree

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LGBT HERO @lgbthero.org.uk · Aug 8

Have your say about home-based social care in Lambeth.

The London Borough of Lambeth wants to hear the views, needs and experiences of LGBTQ+ residents.

Anyone could need home-based care at some point in future, which is why they want to hear from you now.

www.lgbthero.org.uk/lgbtq-lambeth-care

LGBT HERO @lgbthero.org.uk · Aug 4

THREE WEEKS TO GO till RVT & LGBT HERO Sports day. Let’s have a look back to last years tug of war event where the fabulous Bitten Peach won their round.

Think you can do better? Enter your team at www.lgbthero.org.uk/sportsday

#lgbt #lgbtq #lgbtqplus #lgbtq🌈 #vauxhall #sportsday

50+ HangOuts - Queer Film Night

LGBT HERO @lgbthero.org.uk · Jul 14

It's Non-Binary Awareness Week.

Non-binary people exist. Always have. Always will. But visibility isn’t enough, we need action.

• When someone’s identity is questioned — speak up.
• When a space excludes non-binary people — challenge it.
• When a friend comes out — stand beside them.

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LGBT HERO @lgbthero.org.uk · Jul 4

If you are LGBTQ+ and aged 50+ then join us on Tuesday evening for our queer film night!

Take part via Zoom from 6pm.
Book your FREE ticket:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/50-hangout...

Join us to select, watch and discuss a short film about being Queer and older.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

LGBT HERO @lgbthero.org.uk · Jul 3

Trans+ HangOuts are finally BACK after a temporary hiatus! 🏳️‍⚧️

When: 10/07/2025 | 11am
Where: Online via Zoom
Price: FREE
Tickets: www.lgbthero.org.uk/Event/transplus-relaunch

Join us on 10th July at 11am to find out more about Trans+ HangOuts, discuss what you want from the sessions in the future!

South Asian HangOuts - Queer Film Night

LGBT HERO @lgbthero.org.uk · Jul 1

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From Prep to DoxyPEP, issue 208 gives you all the info you need for a hot, safer summer.

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LGBT HERO @lgbthero.org.uk · Jul 1

TONIGHT!

Join South Asian HangOuts for our queer film night where we’ll be watching and discussing short film ‘Too Desi Too Queer’.

Get your free ticket:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/south-asia...

Join us to select, watch and discuss a free short film from Too Desi Too Queer on BFI Player.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

LGBT HERO @lgbthero.org.uk · Jun 27

Back for 2025... the RVT Sports Day!

Join us on August 25th 2025 from 1pm, for a day of fun, competition and high camp, all to raise money for LGBT HERO.

Find out more: www.lgbthero.org.uk/sportsday

A unique walking tour exploring LGBTQ+ life and history in Bankside.

LGBT HERO @lgbthero.org.uk · Jun 25

Join us this Sunday evening for our Pride at Night walking tour!

Uncover stories of fascinating people and places that have shaped London's queer community through the years.

Tickets: £13 (excl fees)
Time: 6pm
Location: Bankside, London

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/lgbt-hero-...

LGBT HERO Pride at Night

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Don't Lose Your Voice - LGBTQ+ democracy hub

LGBT HERO @lgbthero.org.uk · Jun 21

We're helping LGBTQ+ people understand their civic and democratic rights and how to use them.

The #DontLoseYourVote hub can tell you how to:

🏳️‍🌈Contact your MP
🏳️‍🌈Get active in local democracy
🏳️‍🌈Find your MP’s voting record

For detailed, reliable info visit www.lgbthero.org.uk/DontLoseYour...

Trans charity 'so grateful' to benefit from LGBTQ football club's fundraiser

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Reposted by LGBT HERO

Sports Media LGBT+ @sportsmedialgbt.com · Jun 6

🗣️ "Being able to make this contribution to the Trans community via these amazing charities is one of many ways that we, as a club, say with our whole chest that #TransRightsAreHumanRights" - @olliebegood.bsky.social 🙌

Read more on our website

2/2 #LGBTQfootball @lgbthero.org.uk #TransPeopleBelong

Not A Phase among organisations supported by London Titans FC's 'Transcend Limits' campaign, which raised nearly £10,000 in eight months; "we will always stand with Trans people," says Titans' Ollie J...

sportsmedialgbt.com

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LGBT HERO @lgbthero.org.uk · Jun 10

Our new discussion group for GBT+ men aged 40+ begins this Wednesday!
Forty & Beyond is online and starts at 6pm on 11/06.

First session: Hook-up culture
Get your FREE ticket: www.lgbthero.org.uk/fortyandbeyond

Pride at Night Walking Tour | Sun 29th June | 18:00 - 19:30 - 29/06/2025 18:00:00

LGBT HERO @lgbthero.org.uk · May 17

When they come for one of us, they come for all of us. On IDAHOBIT, we stand with our trans siblings. The fight against transphobia is the fight against all LGBTQ+ hate. We rise together or we fall divided. Let’s fight back. Together.

Support our work at www.lgbthero.org.uk/donate-now

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LGBT HERO @lgbthero.org.uk · May 16

Join us this pride month for a unique walking tour exploring LGBTQ+ life and history in Bankside.

The tour is a fundraising event to raise money for LGBT HERO's vital work for LGBTQ+ people, including mental health, wellbeing and peer support.

www.lgbthero.org.uk/pride-at-night

A unique walking tour exploring LGBTQ+ life and history in Bankside. Join us as we uncover stories of fascinating people and places that have shaped the local queer community through the years.

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LGBT HERO @lgbthero.org.uk · Apr 22

LGBTQ+ HangOuts are BACK!

Join us on 24th April for a discussion about what self-worth means to us personally and as a community.

The group is open to anyone LGBTQ+

Book your FREE ticket at www.lgbthero.org.uk/hangouts

LGBT HERO @lgbthero.org.uk · Apr 16

This morning's decision by the UK Supreme Court will be upsetting for many. Organisations are currently working to understand the implications of this on trans+ people.

We have put together a directory of Trans+ services that provide help and support.

Visit: www.lgbthero.org.uk/trans-directory

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LGBT HERO @lgbthero.org.uk · Apr 10

According to the ONS, LGB+ people are more than twice as likely to self-harm or attempt suicide than their heterosexual peers.

This isn’t just data. These are people. Our friends, our siblings, our partners, our community.

Read our full statement here:

www.lgbthero.org.uk/statement-on...

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LGBT HERO @lgbthero.org.uk · Apr 8

50+ HangOuts are BACK!

Join us on 22/04 for a discussion about what self-worth means to us as we get older.

It's open to anyone LGBTQ+ and 50 or over and whether you are new to us or have taken part in our groups before, we welcome you all!

Book your FREE ticket at www.lgbthero.org.uk/hangouts