The UK will soon have its first dedicated hospice for LGBTQ+ people in East Sussex, created by The Sussex Beacon, a charity focused on supporting those living with HIV. This landmark development aims to provide inclusive palliative care with a specific emphasis on HIV care, positioning itself as a national resource for educating other hospices on LGBTQ+ patient care. NHS support highlights the importance of community-based care, and local MP Chris Ward reinforces its significance by noting the Beacon's longstanding impact on the community.
The Sussex Beacon, a Brighton-based charity supporting those living with HIV, has announced it is set to become the UK's first-ever dedicated hospice for the queer community in Sussex.
The hospice will be providing inclusive palliative care with a specialist focus on HIV care and aims to help other hospices improve their services for LGBTQ+ patients.
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