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This short-sighted guidance from NHS England will add more fuel to the stigma that has been manufactured around trans and non-binary people. It won't improve care for anyone, in fact quite the opposite, it'll discourage people from seeking the healthcare that they need - inevitably causing deaths.

The British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (@bashhuk.bsky.social) and British HIV Association (BHIVA) are deeply concerned about the impact of this guidance on transgender and non-binary people, incl the risk of increased stigma, distress and barriers to accessing healthcare. Our statement:

We’re at #DORCAS’ 5th Anniversary today. Come and talk to Yanique Taylor about how we can help you take control of your health.

Today marks the start of #PrideMonth here & around the world 🌍 #Pride is both a celebration of the wonderful diverse LGBTQIA+ community and how it enriches society AND it is also a reminder that we've a long way to ensure that ALL people are treated with the love and respect they deserve. 🏳️‍🌈🤝🏳️‍⚧️

On International Nurses Day, we celebrate the role of nurses in sexual health and HIV care. They provide compassionate support and challenge stigma daily. We are currently calling on employers to remove barriers to nurses’ development. Learn more: bit.ly/4uMTI8W

It's break time at #BHIVABASHH26 - if you're around be sure to come speak to us at our stand about #HIV testing, campaigning and peer support!

Our friend @angelinanamiba.bsky.social has a poster at #BHIVABASHH26 on Co-creating culturally relevant psychological support with women living with HIV. Check it out at A137!

NEWS: The @liverpooluni.bsky.social has launched their #PrEP @prepinteractions.bsky.social interactions checker - helping people take control of their health. #BHIVABASHH26 Check it out, and quotes from the team here: www.savinglivesuk.com/prep-checker/

Just had my Spring 2026 COVID booster. COVID hasn’t gone away, and if you’re eligible due to age or underlying health factors please be sure to get yours when offered. More info: nhs.uk/covidvaccine @ukhsa.bsky.social @england.nhs.uk @savinglives.bsky.social

Check out the new #BHIVA Rapid Guidance on re-engagement into #HIV care. Despite excellent HIV outcomes in the UK, some people with HIV disengage from care. Let's work to re-engage this group - preventing harm to the individual and supporting progress on national targets. bhiva.org/rapid-guidan...

🚨 #BHIVABASHH26 Pre-conference registration will close at midday on Monday 20th April. ⏰ On-site registration, at the conference venue, will be available from 8am Monday 27th April. 🔗 LINK: bhiva.org/event/bhiva-...

Climate proofing #SexualHealth & #HIV 🌍🧬 Prof Collins Iwuji (Africa Health Research Institute) & Prof Carmen Logie (Uni of Toronto) share interconnections & impacts of extreme weather on marginalized populations and actionable interventions at #BHIVABASHH26 Register now: bhiva.org/event/bhiva-...

Two cases of severe #hyperglycemia with injectable CAB/RPV-LA: i-base.info/htb/53413 Though not listed as an adverse event, paper authors advise that anyone with a high BMI or even mildly increased #glycemia may need close monitoring. #HIV #HIVsky #EndoSky #MedSky #HIVtreatment #Cabenuva #Diabetes

NEWS: #MENINGITIS AND #HIV Check out this BHIVA news update for information on meningitis vaccinations for people living with HIV LINK: www.bhiva.org/meningitis-i...

What the Water Carried: Liverpool, Slavery & Living Inequality Opening the #BHIVABASHH26 conference, Maleka Egeonu-Roby, community leader, social worker & cultural advocate based in Liverpool, will share details about health inequalities that have real life consequences bhiva.org/event/bhiva-...

NEWS: A tribunal has heard that an officer working for Gwent Police, who was living with HIV, was made to feel “like a walking disease” www.beyondpositive.org/2026/02/18/p...

Saving Lives worked across National #HIVTestingWeek to raise awareness of #HIV as well as challenges still faced by people living with the virus. Thank you to our partners Healthy Brum (Birmingham CC), Umbrella Health, Positive Peers, and UHB NHS FT. www.savinglivesuk.com/charity-rais...

It's great to see so many people engaging with #HIVTestingWeek across various platforms. I would ask people to consider what language they use though when discussing the topic. Here's a little thread of examples... #LanguageMatters

It’s #HIVTestingWeek in the UK! Dr Steve Taylor, Lead HIV Consultant in Birmingham, UK explains why knowing your status really matters. #GetTested. Protect your health.

Free test kit? ✅ Plain packaging? ✅ And you can do it yourself? ✅ Yep, it really is that simple! National #HIVTestingWeek is a good time to check your #HIV status. Order your FREE test now at startswithme.org.uk

“As a gay man who came out over 35 years ago, Chair @bhiva.bsky.social & someone living with #HIV, LGBTQ+ History Month reminds people that the story of HIV is deeply intertwined with LGBTQ+ history, resilience & progress.” 🏳️‍🌈 @tristanjbarber.bsky.social shares #LGBTHistoryMonth reflections:

Did you know: #PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a pill which can be taken daily (or on event-basis) to protect yourself against #HIV? Find out more on PrEP here: www.prepster.info #GetTested this #HIVTestingWeek and take control of your health. Get a free home test at: startswithme.org.uk

A person living with #HIV, who is on effective treatment, cannot pass HIV on to their sexual partners. This is known as undetectable equals untransmittable, or U=U. The first step is to #GetTested and #KnowYourStatus. This #HIVTestingWeek grab a free HIV test at startswithme.org.uk

DID YOU KNOW: There are an estimated 5200 people living with #HIV in the UK - that don't realise it? 😳 That means you could be unknowingly passing the virus on, whilst it damages your immune system 🧬 Take a FREE test this #HIVTestingWeek and take control of your health 💪 🔗 www.startswithme.org.uk

I’ve ordered a kit. Easy to do! Do you know your status? #HIVTestingWeek

This week is National #HIVTestingWeek. Testing for #HIV is the only way to know your status for sure. Whatever the result, you'll be in control of your own health and support is available. Grab your free home HIV testing kit here: 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 freetesting.hiv 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 test.tht.org.uk/scotland/ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 www.shwales.online

Today, the UK government has announced a new £170 million HIV Action Plan for England, a major step toward ending new HIV transmissions by 2030. At the heart of the plan is opt-out testing, pioneered by the @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org, helping more people get diagnosed and into care.

Wow! What a great turn-out for an indoors #WorldAIDSDay event at the Birmingham Hippodrome this evening. Famed choreographer, Jerry Lee, introduces the night’s entertainment and dancing. @ftcbirmingham.bsky.social

There's still time to join Team Saving Lives and our friends at the #Birmingham #WorldAIDSDay evening. Check out the schedule below!

It is an opportunity to remember those who have died and those who continue to be affected. It is vital that we continue to work together towards eliminating #HIV #stigma. Organisations like #BHIVA and #BASHH will always support the HIV community in commemorating #WorldAIDSDay.

#BHIVA and #BASHH stand in solidarity with all affected by HIV globally on #WorldAIDSDay. Marking & celebrating World AIDS Day continues to be crucial for raising awareness, promoting unity in the #HIV sector and generating support for collaborative solutions. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Saving Lives are thrilled to read this #WorldAIDSDay that opt-out testing in Emergency Departments will continue to be funded for years to come. Our Medical Director, @docstevetaylor.bsky.social along with our CEO @danhartland.bsky.social, spoke to BBC News earlier: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Great to see the upcoming #WorldAIDSDay events in Birmingham being covered by Birmingham Magazine LINK: birminghammagazine.co.uk/birmingham-a... Do join us if you're about - everyone welcome!

Check out what's happening in #Birmingham this #WorldAIDSDay on December 1st. A packed programme of performance art, remembrance and celebration: www.savinglivesuk.com/birmingham-w... Thank you to @bhiva.bsky.social, @nationaltrust.org.uk, @birminghampride.bsky.social and others for their support.

There is *no evidence* that taking paracetamol during conception, pregnancy or breastfeeding causes autism in children. It is important that pregnant people have access to safe and appropriate pain relief. For more information see the NHS statement below: www.nhs.uk/medicines/pa...

WHO statement on autism-related issues The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes that there is currently no conclusive scientific evidence confirming a possible link between #autism and use of acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) during pregnancy Full statement bit.ly/47YsgwI

There’s never been a more important time to tell your MP and the UK Minister for Equalities why it’s essential that trans people can still be included in everyday services. Use our tool and get in touch in 2 minutes: www.scottishtrans.org/emailfortran... 🏳️‍⚧️

We developed the study together with 17 amazing community members reflecting experiences from 17 European countries. The wonderful @angelinanamiba.bsky.social co-chaired the co-design process and the brilliant @matthewhodson.bsky.social was our external scrutineer. /2

Our latest study 'ASK US Europe' is live and open to recruitment for people living with HIV in Europe who are on ART! Please share widely across your networks in Europe and the UK. bit.ly/4m5ktRm /1

5,200 people living with #HIV have not yet been diagnosed. National AIDS Trust and the Behavioural Insights Team have assessed the potential role for financial incentives in increasing HIV testing in the UK, particularly among underserved populations. Read the full report: nat.org.uk/publicati...

Check out this new article that @tristanjbarber.bsky.social, and myself, wrote with #ViiVHealthcare for @gaytimes.bsky.social magazine about how life with #HIV has changed - and why it's important to be part of making decisions about your care and treatment. #HIVHasChanged #AD #Sponsored

Most of England now covered by a Amber Health Alert from the @ukhsa.bsky.social 🚨☀️ Valid until Monday. Remember to stay in the shade, drink plenty of water, and check on vulnerable older, younger and unwell friends & family. LINK: ukhsa-dashboard.data.gov.uk/weather-heal...

📢 The BASHH/BHIVA Guidelines on the Use of HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) 2025 have been published Thank you to @bhiva.bsky.social, the writing group, and all contributors for your expertise and dedication. Access the guidelines here ➡️ bit.ly/4lMe9Ou

New BASHH/BHIVA guidelines on the use of #HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis ( #PrEP ) 2025 are out 💊🧬 They include new sections on equity and risk assessment, shifting away from clinical trial-based eligibility criteria. This aims to reduce barriers and expand access. LINK: bhiva.org/clinical-gui...

We're excited to welcome our friend @angelinanamiba.bsky.social and @4mproject.bsky.social to BlueSky. Angelina is a tireless, prosecco powered, fashion icon, HIV activist, advocate and ally. The 4M Project exists to support women living with HIV during pregnancy and parenting through empowerment.