HOMO REHAB with THE SWARMITE: FOOD DISORDERS (Part 1)

Food Glorious FOOD . . . is not limited to Lionel Bart’s OLIVER or a telly M&S sexy food campaign, unfortunately it’s also become connected to the other love that dare not speak it’s name: Bulimia. Shrouded in secret habits, eating disorders are expressions of low esteem and a...

February 23rd, 2010 | Highlights, Rehab | Read More

CRUSAID APPOINTS NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE

HIV charity Crusaid has appointed Jordan Hay as its new chief executive. Hay – previously acting chief executive – will oversee a complete restructure of the charity to ensure that it is leaner and stronger than ever before. Rob Kemp, chair of Crusaid’s board of trustees, said: “The...

January 19th, 2010 | Health | Read More

HOMOVISION REHAB with THE SWARMITE: AGEING

They used to sing ” Nobody loves a Fairy when she’s Forty ” back in the days of homo criminalisation but now the internet is awash with Daddies, Bears and Spanking GrandDads – thankfully nobody needs to look like Cher anymore to still be in the game. Can you imagine being rejected...

January 12th, 2010 | Health, News, Rehab | Read More

HOMOVISION REHAB with THE SWARMITE: EXPECTATIONS

Setting expectations too high is societies curse, which is why government and partners fail us and media is flooded at this time of year with detox trivia, diet plans and resolutions. Don’t encourage them, be stylish – wait till February or when you feel you want to, rather than need to...

January 5th, 2010 | Rehab | Read More

HIV TRAVEL BAN TO US ENDS

The ban on HIV positive people entering the US ends today. The ban has been in place for 22 years and was removed by Obama, who said the ban was not compatible with his plans to be a leader in the fight against the disease. The lifting of the ban also comes in advance of the country’s plans to...

January 4th, 2010 | International, News, Travel | Read More

VIDEO: LONDON AIDS MEMORIAL

A campaign is underway for London to build a memorial for those who have died of AIDS. The campaign, organised through Facebook, hopes to have the space ready for World Pride in 2012, which takes place in London. Gary Henshaw, campaign supporter, told HOMOVISION: “I personally think there should...

December 18th, 2009 | Health, Latest videos, Pride | Read More

HOMOVISION REHAB with THE SWARMITE: FAMILY

Many gayers will be going home for Christmas only to discover the reason why they left, no wonder the suicide rate is climbing the walls between turkey and the New Year. It can’t be the telly, though it’s high on the list when it comes to irritation, nor is it the best behaviour one must...

December 15th, 2009 | Rehab | Read More

SHOPPING CENTRE STABBER BLAMES HOMOPHOBIA

Milton Keynes. Shopping centre. Drunken guy. Threatens to stab a security guard. Gets arrested. But when John Barker (49) is taken to Milton Keynes Magistrates court, he claims that his offences – including spitting, threatening behaviour – are the result of homophobia. He said: “I...

December 11th, 2009 | News | Read More