BASHH is proud to have contributed to the development of new UK clinical guidelines for paediatric non-fatal strangulation and a dedicated patient information leaflet. These resources support consistent assessment, care and safeguarding practice. 🔗 bit.ly/4x9QSf6 @institutefas.bsky.social

Today is #WorldHepatitisDay - an opportunity to raise awareness of the impact of hepatitis and recognise the challenges people affected by the condition face every day. 📖 Resources from @hepctrust.bsky.social: bit.ly/4bcki3Y 📃 BASHH guidelines: bit.ly/3QyzMbi

Join us for Genital Dermatology Basics 2026 on 13th November via Zoom. Led by expert speakers with a specialist interest in sexual health dermatology, the programme includes interactive learning and dedicated Q&A time throughout the day. ➡️ bit.ly/3PTCN5N for more info.

STIs and HIV in Pregnancy: Tailored training for midwives to support them in management STIs and HIV in pregnancy, delivered by national expert panellists. View the programme here: bit.ly/4odi1KQ

Today on #ZeroHIVStigmaDay, we stand with people living with HIV and reaffirm our commitment to ending stigma. BASHH HIV & BBV SIG member Susan Cole shares her thoughts on the importance of tackling misinformation to help people access HIV care. 🔗 bit.ly/4w3AdcD

Register for the Management of Complex Bacterial STIs Study Day. This in-person course is designed for professionals in sexual health, infectious diseases and primary care. 🔎 Workshop spotlights: • Syphilis in Pregnancy • Drug-Resistant Gonorrhoea Full programme: bit.ly/4ex03Qf

BASHH & @bhiva.bsky.social have published a joint statement reaffirming our commitment to supporting trans and non-binary colleagues, patients and communities, and ensuring healthcare services and workplaces are safe, inclusive and free from discrimination. Read the full statement: bit.ly/3TnhYAO

📢 Join the BASHH Scientific Meeting in October 2026 to hear the latest insights in sexual health. The session will feature presentations showcasing the latest insights from our Bacterial and HPV special interest groups More info ➡️ bit.ly/4orPhOQ

📣 Join us in September for An ABC of Sexual Function & Wellbeing 🔎 Don't miss sessions including: Breaking the Cycle of Sexual Pain: Pathways to Comfort and Confidence, delivered by Jess Gaddie, Consultant in HIV and Sexual Health Secure your place here: bit.ly/4olBWYf

Do you have questions about the opportunities and prospects of a career in Genitourinary Medicine (GUM)? Visit the #LoveGUM FAQ page to read commonly asked questions and find out more. 🔗 bit.ly/4g7ehsj

📣 Join us in Birmingham for the 29th Annual SAS Doctors’ Conference. Hear from leading experts including Matthew Page, Consultant in Sexual Health and HIV Medicine, who will deliver a lecture on Complex PrEP. Earlybird registration closes on Monday ➡️ bit.ly/4dj8RZA

Save the date for the BASHH Annual Conference 2027! Taking place in Blackpool in on 7th - 9th June 2027, the event will bring together the sexual health community for three days of insight and collaboration. More info to come bit.ly/3QBzro6

To mark #DisabilityPrideMonth this July and highlight the experiences of those with disabilities, revisit our blog with Lorraine Stanley, CEO of SWAD, on the history of access to sexual health care for disabled people. 👉

✨Are you enjoying STASHH Conference? BASHH President, Dr Cara Saxon, delivered the Keynote Address this morning on 'The Future of Genitourinary Medicine in the UK'. Make sure to you don't miss out on the brilliant line-up of speakers throughout the day: bit.ly/3SqRez0

Save the date for the Complex Bacterial STIs Study Day on 23rd October at the Royal National Hotel in London to hear from experts on complex bacterial STI cases, antimicrobial resistance, and patient-centred management. Visit bit.ly/49U3air to view the full programme.

Get ready for the inaugural BASHH/SSHA Conference in November! This one-day event for nurses & sexual health advisers has been shaped by workforce feedback, covering topics including complex care, innovation & professional development. View the programme: bit.ly/4dtNWlj

📍Daron Oram, BASHH Head of Education and Development, is at the @nhivna.bsky.social Annual Conference this week. If you’re here, come along to discuss the STI Foundation, alongside BASHH's wider training opportunities and upcoming events. We’d love to connect 👋

✨ An ABC of Sexual Function & Wellbeing will take place on 18th September at the Wesley Hotel in London A bold study day on inclusive, sex-positive wellbeing - visit bit.ly/4wISKwc for more info and hear more on the workshop from Allison Mears, consultant in GUM/HIV.

📣 Join us at the 29th BASHH SAS Doctors’ Conference this September For two days of expert-led learning, interactive workshops, a conference dinner, plus opportunities to connect and share best practice in sexual health & HIV, visit🔗https://bit.ly/4dj8RZA

📣 Booking is open for Genital Dermatology Basics 2026 Join us in November to develop your knowledge of clinical management of sexual health-related skin conditions, hear from experts, and participate in a Q&A session. Find out more at bit.ly/4eaMJQa

Final places available for the Safeguarding Supervision Course this October. If you provide safeguarding supervision as part of your role in sexual health and HIV, join us for training on support for supervisors, reflective supervision, and more! 👉 bit.ly/4dhZQQy

Pride Month is an opportunity to champion inclusion and support a society where everyone can thrive. At BASHH, we truly value diversity within our networks, and remain committed to breaking down barriers to safe, timely and effective sexual health care for LGBTQIA+ communities. #PrideMonth2026

📣 Booking is open to members for the BASHH Scientific Meeting on 9th October, featuring presentations from the Bacterial STIs SIG (BSIG) and HPV SIG Join us to hear the latest updates and connect with colleagues across sexual health. Details to come: bit.ly/4fpXfp2

This year, BASHH President Dr Cara Saxon joined an HSJ roundtable on improving women’s sexual and vaginal health, highlighting the importance of accessible diagnostics and ongoing clinician education. 📰 View the published report from HSJ here: bit.ly/3PvHna4

📢 BMJ Group is recruiting an Editor-in-Chief for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI): the world’s longest-running sexual health journal and an official BASHH-affiliated publication. 📅 Visit bit.ly/4uiH6Gv to apply - applications close on 30th June 2027

🙌 5 days to go Join us at the HIV Masterclass 2026, 8th–9th June, Birmingham, for two days of expert-led learning and discussion. Don’t miss Margaret Kingston & Mary Poulton on clinical ethical dilemmas, alongside other expert speakers. Full programme: bit.ly/4uoh0SG

New STI data! Encouraging reductions in gonorrhea, chlamydia & syphilis. But, huge disparities in outcomes between different groups & increased syphilis among women. Increases in infectious syphilis & antibiotic resistant STIs also recorded. Greater complexity needs its own response. #STIs

British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH)@bashhuk.bsky.social · 2mo ago

New annual data on STIs in England, published today by the @ukhsa.bsky.social, highlight positive steps to reduce rates of infection while also illustrating a complex and evolving sexual health landscape. Read our full statement via the BASHH website ➡️ bit.ly/4dVAozh

New annual data on STIs in England, published today by the @ukhsa.bsky.social, highlight positive steps to reduce rates of infection while also illustrating a complex and evolving sexual health landscape. Read our full statement via the BASHH website ➡️ bit.ly/4dVAozh

It’s #VolunteersWeek Our 1800+ members are our life force who work to support excellence in sexual health and HIV care. They develop and deliver: Guidelines and standards for care Education and training Insights, updates and practical peer-to-peer learning. THANK YOU!

⏳ 3 days to go! We're looking forward to seeing you on 4th June in Bristol for the BASHH South West Regional Meeting, for a full day of insightful sessions on UKHSA epidemiology, PrEP, contraception, transgender health, and regional audit discussions. Full programme: bit.ly/42KbNbx