The PaSH Newsletter – COVID 19 and BAME Communities Report – June 2020

Key Facts

Key Points

Impact of COVID-19 on BAME Communities

• BAME communities in Greater Manchester are significantly affected by COVID-19.
• Professionals noted the need for long-term changes to support BAME people.
• Refugees and asylum seekers are particularly vulnerable due to living conditions.
• There is a lack of transparency in public reports affecting BAME communities’ response.

The Tip: Instagram Live Broadcast

• The Tip is a successful weekly Instagram Live broadcast discussing sex, pleasure, and social distancing.
• It features interviews with high-profile guests and community representatives.
• Topics include HIV, sexual health, and men’s health.

PaSH Partnership

• A collaboration between BHA For Equality, George House Trust, and the LGBT Foundation.
• Provides interventions for people newly diagnosed with HIV or at risk.
• Offers free postal condom and lube packs for Greater Manchester residents.

Beautiful Minds Podcast

• Discusses facts about HIV and fights stigma and discrimination.
• Offers counselling, life coaching, and confidence-building classes.

HIVE Campaign

• Focuses on HIV awareness and men’s health.
• Conducted a Penile Health Session via Instagram Live.

Formula Milk Success

• George House Trust provides free formula milk to HIV-positive mothers in Wigan.
• Aims to prevent HIV transmission from mother to baby.

Online Group Spaces

• Events moved online due to social distancing, including quizzes and creative writing classes.
• Oldham LGBTQ4U continues to host events on Zoom.

Support Successes

• George House Trust has achieved successful outcomes for service users during the pandemic.
• Services include medication delivery, benefits navigation, and online counselling.

External Links

• Webinar: COVID-19 & HIV
• Beautiful Minds Podcast Episode