Here is a presentation created by one of our students who attends our LGBTQ+ group based at our Wolverhampton base.  It highlights the social and political impact of Section 28 enacted in 1988.  Although overturned in 2003, this legislation cast a massive shadow on the LGBTQ+ community and created an atmosphe...

February is LGBT+ History Month.  The theme for 2025 is Activism and Social Change, one approach to Activism is attending events in support of LGBT+ communities. There are many events going on across the Black Country and Birmingham to raise awareness and provide support this month.  Keep reading to learn more! https://blgbt.org/whats-on/...

February marks the beginning of LGBT+ History Month, Over the past 20 years, since the first UK LGBT+ History Month in 2005, this awareness month gives opportunity to highlight the things LGBT+ people in all their diversity have achieved throughout history in all areas of life. LGBT+ History Month was founded by Schools Out ...

National Coming Out Day 2024 is an annual observance dedicated to celebrating and supporting individuals in the LGBTQ+ community. It is a day of celebration and empowerment for LGBTQ+ individuals and their allies. It encourages people to embrace their true selves and live openly, free from fear and discrimination. Here are some charities and resour...

August Bank Holiday marks one of the largest Pride Events in the UK. Over the weekend Manchester will be filled with pride events and community activities. Manchester Pride is one of the UK's leading LGBTQ+ charities. Their vision is a world where LGBTQ+ people are free to live and love without prejudice and the culture is universally cel...

Over the month of February, The team at The Recovery College have been celebrating LGBTQ+ History month, Let's look back at some of the moments from the past month! The theme this year is #Underthescope. The 2024 theme celebrates LGBT+ peoples' contribution to the field of Medicine and Healthcare both historically and today. At ...

As we continue our celebration of LGBTQ+ History month and the 2024 theme of Medicine, We have compiled a list of compelling TV shows/ Films and books for you. 1 - THIS IS GOING TO HURT - Based on the gay British comedy writer Adam Kay's diaries as a Junior Doctor, this medical comedy-drama focuses on Kay's experience worki...

As we continue our celebration of LGBTQ+ History month, today we have Xander one of our Recovery College students with one of his favourite quotes. 'You're never too old To be who you are And how you need to be.' Xander has joined our LGBTQ+ course where we connect and learn about matters close to the heart of the LGBTQ+ community. Check out o...

To mark LGBTQ+ History month, between 16th February and 24th February the EFL (English Football League) and their official Match Ball partner PUMA unveiled a brand new football named the Rainbow Ball. The ball will be used by 72 clubs across the Sky Bet Championship, League One and League Two symbolising that football is for everyone...

The Pride Well Summit: Birmingham LGBTQ+ History Month Health Conference is taking place this month!  There are a variety of activities and webinars across Birmingham and Online to celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with a focus on health and wellbeing in line with this year's theme #Underthescope. At each event there will be guest speakers a...

The team at the Recovery College are celebrating LGBTQ+ History month throughout February. All our staff all believe in the importance of this celebration and have chipped in with a few thoughts as to what it means to them. Today we have a few words from Kerry Wilkes, the College Principal:  'LGBTQ+ History Month is a great time to celebr...

 This year the theme for LGBTQ+ History Month is Medicine - #Underthescope Throughout the month we will be posting lots of helpful resources and information. LGBT History Month was originally created in 1994 in the US and was adopted by the UK  as a national history month in 2005 to raise awareness about the issue...

Today we are hearing from Ed Wakefield, the Recovery College's Digital Officer. He's taking a moment to celebrate Oscar Wilde - and his favourite poem the Sphinx. If you want to read it in full head here: The Sphinx by Oscar Wilde (wilde-online.info)In the meantime stay tuned for more stories, helpful websites and articles that we will be shar...

The team at the Recovery College are celebrating LGBTQ+ History month throughout February. All our staff all believe in the importance of this celebration and will be adding their thoughts and experiences to this blog throughout the month. We will be providing helpful links, contacts and quotes until the 28th February, so watch this space! 

Join the LGBTQ+ Support Group every Wednesday from 6pm till 8pm at Oak Tree Centre, Tame Road, Oldbury B68 0JP. A welcoming, friendly and safe space for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Where you can meet others, make friends, access for information and mental health support. Interested but would like more information? Contact Crossr...

Chand,This autumn come and join our taster sessions in Loneliness and LGBTQ+ with Stevie and Jon. Please note these taster sessions are for new students only. This is due to the popularity of our courses and how quickly they get booked up. Now is the perfect time to see what makes them so great, with our lovely facilitators in 30 min...

Today is National Coming Out Day, celebrated every year on the 11th October. To celebrate being unique and true to yourself. Raising visibility of the LGBTQ+ community an showing that every experience of coming out in the LGBTQ+ community is different an not all the same. Supporting each other whilst acknowledging the ...

Come along every Sunday of every month at 11am till 12pm for Sandwell's LGBTQ+ Walk. Enjoy the benefits of being out in nature and our green spaces whilst meeting others. Meeting point will be outside the Pavilion at West Smethwick Park B67 7JJ (Please consider your own needs before you take part and if necessary, seek medical advice before attendi...

Following on from our month long celebration of International Pride, we are aware conversations and understanding still need to happen to best support the LGBTQ+ community. With that in mind, we have found another important resource from our friends at Cutter Law in California, U.S.  They have created a guide that takes a d...

To celebrate Pride Month, and all the incredible achievements of our students, we are also running an LGBTQ+ Pride event at The Recovery College this Wednesday between 1:30pm – 3pm. There will be a chance to bring your own food and drink, participate in a themed Quiz and check out a showcase of student work. We want you to be proud of who you ...