Love Campaign

This month Staffordshire Buddies launched their new local campaign simply called ‘Love’ which aims to raise awarenessaround Domestic and Sexual Violence for both LGB&T Communities and the wider community living and working in South Staffordshire.

The campaign is based on respect and love for each other and that we should not tolerate any form of abuse or violence. In South Staffordshire we have several agencies who can deal with these sensitive issues confidentially and sensitively.

Speaking with Toni Montinaro at Staffordshire Buddies he added “the figures are shocking that nearly one in four LGB&T people have said that they have experienced relationships where there has been domestic abuse or sexual violence, this campaign aims to raise awareness that any form of abuse or violence should not be tolerated and that there is support out there”.  

The campaign also has a further focus on respecting each other through safer sex which encourages both increased condom use and the need for regular testing for HIV & other STI’s particularly when starting out in new relationships “Respect & Protect”.

In developing the campaign the Health Promotion team (see below) piloted the simple and clear campaign with the issues of love and respect coming through very clearly with many people.

New Surgery/Drop In - Tuesday Evenings

Staffordshire Buddies is offering a new service in the evening every Tuesday 5:00pm-7:00pm at the Hanley Centre

This is an opportunity for clients and partners to come to discuss questions as well as issues or concerns after hours at a time flexible for people.

Every Tuesday there will be a dedicated worker who can provide one to one confidential information, advice and guidance on a range of services. If you want to come down, either drop in or book an appointment (01782) 201251.

'Open Door' Drop In with Cafe at Hanley and Lichfield Centre

Staffordshire Buddies are providing an 'Open Door' service to our clients. The Hanley and Lichfield Centres will be open for clients to come in and use the facilities at their leisure. Why not use our computers with internet access, build CV's, print papers, talk about issues like benefits, employment or just relax and read our range of books, magazines and resources and use the cafe area.

Hanley Centre is 'open door' between 10:00am - 4:00pm Monday to Thursday.

Lichfield Centre is 'open' door on a Thursday between 10:00am - 4:00pm.

'Want to get fit and healthy' New easy to access Health and Well-Being Grants that can help!

Staffordshire Buddies can support people living with HIV and living in Staffordshire with a grant of up to £250 per year to access any support around their health and well-being. Currently we are supporting and funding people to access counselling, complementary therapies, respite, residentials and fitness related sessions. If you are interested then contact Wayne or Steve on (01782) 201251.:

Our History

Staffordshire Buddies was established in 1993 and became a registered charity in 1995. The remarkable history of the early years of the charity have been chronicled in a book which you can download free from our publications page (click here)