Compiled
and edited
by Martin Flynn
Channel 4 TV soap 'Hollyoaks' tackles the problem of young people contracting sexually transmitted infections (STIs) this month. The storyline, to be transmitted from 15 April, centres on college student Becca (played by actress Ali Bastian - pictured) who visits her doctor complaining of flu-like symptoms, but is horrified to discover she has contracted gonorrhoea. The story comes as the British Medical Association called on TV shows for young people to reflect the true nature of a huge rise in STIs among young people in the UK.
page 3 of 8
contents
of issue 77
back
issues
the
gazette
recipes
small
ads
contacting
us
weblinks
Nick Thomas 1958-2002
Nick Thomas passed away peacefully on 28 February at the Thomas Macauley Ward of Chelsea and Westminster Hospital after a long and courageous battle against HIV-related cancer. Nick was a very much loved and respected volunteer at Body Positive for many years and became vice-chairman of the Board of Trustees. He went on to volunteer and work at PACE in north London. An interview with Nick appeared in Positive Nation 73/74, December 2001/January 2002 entitled 'It's not over yet'. The funeral was held on 5
March, followed by the scattering of his ashes in the sea off the Queensland Pacific
coast. A memorial service will be held at London Lighthouse. For details, see Pink Paper or Positive Nation.
