Posted by Adam Thompson on Friday, February 18, 2011,
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Sexual Health
OutREACH Cumbria has been made aware of the rise in Cumbria of the number of positive diagnosis of Syphilis.
What causes syphilis?
Syphilis is caused by bacteria known as Treponema pallidum. This is easily passed on from one person to another through sexual contact.
Anyone who is sexually active can get it. Both men and women can have syphilis and pass it on.
How is syphilis passed on?
You can pass on syphilis without knowing you have the infection, this is because symptoms can be mild and go un...
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Posted by Adam Thompson on Sunday, October 24, 2010,
On Saturday I attended OUTReach Cumbria's LGBT Consortium at the Enterprise Center, Carlisle. It was a good turn out with around 10 people there including myself.
We discussed issues that affect LGB and T Cumbrians including Health (including Mental Health), Education/Employment and Housing. We also made a wish list of what we'd like including 24 hour access to support, an LGBT hub serving all of Cumbria, partnership working across all sectors and last but not least a bottomless pit of money! ... Continue reading ...
I'm 24 years old and the creator of Queer Cumbria. I try to get involved in LGBT activism when and where I can, especially here in Cumbria.
Feel free to contact me adam@queercumbria.com
