London Friend @londonfriend.bsky.social · 13/07/2026📣 We are hiring - Come and join the London Friend team! 🏳️🌈 We’re looking for an LGBTQ+ drug and alcohol recovery worker to join our Antidote service, that provides high quality drug & alcohol psycho-social treatment and support to LGBTQ+ people utilising harm reduction & abstinence-based methods. 111
London Friend @londonfriend.bsky.social · 01/07/2026The wait is over... we are proud to introduce our new Social and Support Group! ✨🎭 Open Stage 🎭✨ A brand new, relaxed creative space for LGBTQ+ people to come together, connect, and explore self-expression through theatre and storytelling 💫 🗓 Every 2nd and 4th Friday of each month ⏱ 6pm - 7:30pm 100
London Friend @londonfriend.bsky.social · 17/06/2026We’re looking for LGBTQ+ volunteers to help build a new creative group from the ground up 🎭🏳️🌈 To get this new project started, we need volunteers who can commit to supporting sessions once or twice a month on Friday evenings (around 6pm, 90 minutes). 110
London Friend @londonfriend.bsky.social · 11/06/2026#PrideMonth is here. A time for celebration, but a reminder safety and freedom for LGBTQ+ people can't be taken for granted. Abusive conversion practices remain legal in the UK. Interventions that seek to ‘change’, cure’, suppress sexual orientation and/or gender identity are happening right now. 24314
London Friend @londonfriend.bsky.social · 22/05/2026London Friend's response to the new EHRC Code of Practice. Read the full statement here: londonfriend.org.uk/london-frien... 111
London Friend @londonfriend.bsky.social · 29/04/2026📣 We are hiring - Come and join the London Friend team! 🏳️🌈 We’re looking for an LGBTQ+ drug and alcohol recovery worker to join an exciting new multi-agency project helping people living with HIV to reengage with treatment and care. Apply here at 🔗 londonfriend.org.uk/jobs 110
London Friend @londonfriend.bsky.social · 13/04/2026Today London Friend and LGBT HERO launch a new report highlighting the concerns felt by LGBTQ+ people who engage in chemsex, and how it can impact the services and support they access. #LGBTQ #LGBTQplus #gay #bisexual #lesbian #trans #chemsex #chemsexsupport #drugs #drugsupport 100
London Friend @londonfriend.bsky.social · 16/01/2026Some of our amazing Antidote team attended and presented at today’s third and final London Chemsex Conference organised with @gmhc.bsky.social Thanks to everyone who attended. Lots of work still to do but there’s lots of energy too. The next conference will be coming in October 2026. 040
London Friend @londonfriend.bsky.social · 14/01/2026New data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) looks for the first time at mortality analysed by sexual orientation and makes sobering reading. As we’ve long suspected lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB+) people are more likely to take their own lives or die through alcohol or drug use.theguardian.comLGB+ people in England and Wales ‘much’ more likely to die by suicide than straight peopleONS analysis also shows LGB+ people more likely to die from drug overdoses and alcohol-related disease 2187
London Friend @londonfriend.bsky.social · 18/12/2025📣 The Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs is calling for evidence on drug use in LGBT+ communities, including chemsex. This will help shape national policy and future services. If you have lived or professional experience share your thoughts here: www.gov.uk/government/c...gov.ukDrug use in LGBT+ communities and chemsexThe Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs (ACMD) is reviewing the evidence of drug use in LGBT+ communities and in the context of chemsex in the UK. 0108
London Friend @londonfriend.bsky.social · 11/12/2025We loved the opportunity to work with the brilliant team @thelovetankcic.bsky.social to produce these new harm reduction resources to support our work and peer outreach. Check them out here! 041
London Friend @londonfriend.bsky.social · 04/11/2025We spoke to the BBC's File On 4 Investigates as part of this new documentary about #chemsex available now on BBC Sounds. Our Antidote service offers support around drugs, alcohol and chemsex to LGBTQ+ people in London: londonfriend.org.uk/antidote/bbc.co.ukBBC Radio 4 - File on 4 Investigates, Chemsex: Hidden Pleasures, Hidden HarmsMobeen Azhar explores the risks some gay men take by mixing their sex lives with drug use. 0115
London Friend @londonfriend.bsky.social · 03/11/2025We’ve added our name to almost 300 other human rights organisations to oppose calls to leave the European Convention on Human Rights.independent.co.ukLeaving the ECHR won’t stop the boats, 300 organisations warn in rallying cryPrime minister Keir Starmer urged to make positive case for ECHR after Kemi Badenoch pledged a Tory government would leave the treaty 110
London Friend @londonfriend.bsky.social · 31/10/2025Have you ever tied to get support around drugs, alcohol or chemsex? We’re running a short survey in partnership with @lgbthero.org.uk to better understand LGBTQ+ people’s experiences of seeking support. 📲 Take part - www.lgbthero.org.uk/chemsex-support-survey 020
Reposted by London FriendConsortium @consortium.lgbt · 24/09/2025We are pleased to launch the Older LGBTQ+ Londoner's Guide 2025 🏳️⚧️🏳️🌈 A printed resource created through a pilot project with older LGBTQ+ people and organisations across London. Find it in LGBTQ+ spaces and feel free to copy and share it! 1/2 14321
London Friend @londonfriend.bsky.social · 24/09/2025Racism has no place in our communities. We have joined organisations across the LGBTQ+ sector in signing the Consortium’s statement against racism. www.consortium.lgbt/lgbt-sector-... 010
Reposted by London FriendMedia Trust @mediatrust.bsky.social · 09/09/2025"Stronger Voices has given me a significant confidence boost!" 🟡 Check out our new blog to see how #StrongerVoices helped amplify the communications of two London equality organisations, @londonfriend.bsky.social and Abram Wilson! Read here: mediatrust.org/2025/09/09/stronger-voices-sparks-change/ 012
Reposted by London FriendTransActual @transactualuk.bsky.social · 28/08/2025A new report from TransActual shows that trans and cisgender people face job loss, violence, vigilantism and wholesale exclusion following the Supreme Court Ruling and EHRC guidance. Read the report at: tinyurl.com/trans-segreg... #Trans #Transgender #Nonbinary #EqualityAct #EHRC #TransRights 04713
Reposted by London FriendBianca Hillier @biancahillier.bsky.social · 21/07/2025"It really felt like our history was not going to get captured unless somebody wrote about it. And who’s going to do it but lesbians?” Great chat with @elizabethlovatt.bsky.social about @londonfriend.bsky.social's Lesbian Line from the 80s/90s. @theworld.org theworld.org/segments/202... 042
London Friend @londonfriend.bsky.social · 30/05/2025📣 WE'RE HIRING! You could be a brand new member of our Antidote team! 🏳️🌈We particularly encourage applications from people of colour, trans and non binary people to help us best reflect our communities🏳️⚧️ 👉 Learn more and apply at londonfriend.org.uk/jobs 110
London Friend @londonfriend.bsky.social · 20/05/2025We're excited to be working with @thelovetankcic.bsky.social on the great new peer-led harm reduction programme. Find out more about it - and how to get involved - here. 031
London Friend @londonfriend.bsky.social · 20/05/2025The EHRC has launched its consultation on its Code of Practice following the Supreme Court ruling on the definition of sex. We'll be taking time to read this carefully and discuss it with colleagues in the LGBTQ+ sector. You can respond until 30th June.equalityhumanrights.comCode of practice for services, public functions and associations: consultation 2025 | EHRCThis page is part of our consultation on our code of practice for services, public functions and associations. 021
London Friend @londonfriend.bsky.social · 14/05/2025It's very concerning to see the UK slip further down the @ilgaeurope.bsky.social rankings of countries by LGBTQ+ human rights when in 2015 we topped the list. The map shows clearly we are now a poorer outlier among western European neighbours. 031
London Friend @londonfriend.bsky.social · 14/05/2025More time to properly scrutinise and respond to the consultation on the new statutory guidance is welcome but this contains some very concerning accounts of the actions behind the scenes at the EHRC to advocate for a position many believe is an incorrect interpretation of the Supreme Court ruling.theguardian.comUK equality watchdog to extend gender guidance consultation, say insidersExclusive: Six-week deliberation asked for by Commons committee expected to be granted after internal backlash 010
London Friend @londonfriend.bsky.social · 13/05/2025📣 WE'RE HIRING! You could be a brand new member of our Antidote team! 🏳️🌈We particularly encourage applications from people of colour, trans and non binary people to help us best reflect our communities🏳️⚧️ 👉 Learn more and apply at londonfriend.org.uk/jobs 000
London Friend @londonfriend.bsky.social · 24/04/2025A week to go! Join us at the Two Brewers in Clapham on Thursday 1st May for a preview of all the 2025 #Eurovision entries whilst raising money for us! Get your tickets here! www.outsavvy.com/event/26400/... 000
Reposted by London FriendLGBT HERO @lgbthero.org.uk · 16/04/2025This 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 063
London Friend @londonfriend.bsky.social · 16/04/2025There is a lot of information to digest from today's Supreme Court ruling on the definition of sex in the Equality Act. We'll be carefully discussing with sector colleagues to understand the true impact of the ruling. Solidarity with our trans service users, volunteers, staff and supporters today. 130
Reposted by London FriendThe Love Tank CIC @thelovetankcic.bsky.social · 10/04/2025Live, work, study or socialise in Hackney? Attend chill-outs or been to one recently? Join our new peer-led programme that makes chill-outs safer together, along with @londonfriend.bsky.social Sign up at tinyurl.com/tltaqct 033
London Friend @londonfriend.bsky.social · 31/03/2025Today marks Trans Day of Visibility. This is a day to celebrate all trans and non-binary individuals and to spread awareness about the discrimination trans/non binary people still face. At London Friend, we are proud to stand with and support all trans and non-binary people. 🏳️⚧️ #TransDayOfVisibility 071
London Friend @londonfriend.bsky.social · 28/03/2025✨ We’re beyond excited to share that London Friend has been shortlisted as a finalist for Charity of the Year at the @rainbowhonours.bsky.social 2025! 🏆 Your support means the world to us, and we’d be so grateful if you could cast your vote for us! 🌈💖 Vote now: www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z9PXNYV 020
London Friend @londonfriend.bsky.social · 28/03/2025We’re the UK’s oldest LGBTQ+ charity, supporting the health and wellbeing of our city’s communities since 1972. Here for the entire LGBTQ+ community, we are your London Friend🏳️🌈 160
Reposted by London FriendThe Love Tank CIC @thelovetankcic.bsky.social · 03/03/2025The Love Tank launches a new pilot programme of peer-led harm reduction for chillouts in partnership with @londonfriend.bsky.social. We're seeking queer people who live, study, work or socialise in Hackney to help shape the pilot. Read more - www.thelovetank.info/news/safercthelovetank.infoThe Love Tank launches new peer-drug programme — The Love Tank CICThe Love Tank, in partnership with Antidote at London Friend, has launched a new pilot harm reduction programme for queer people using recreational drugs in east London. 075