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Today is #TransDayOfVisibility and now, more than ever, our trans siblings need us to stand with them. They’re here, they’ve always been here, and they’re not going anywhere - no matter what politicians or lazy authors might think. #LGBwithTheT 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

SPEAR - a new study by UCL, CNWL NHS and @thelovetankcic.bsky.social is investigating the impact of #DoxyPEP (use of Doxycycline to prevent STIs after sex) on the gut microbiome 💊🔬 Participants can now apply - with incentives available. More here: www.beyondpositive.org/2025/03/27/d...

UK DoxyPEP study recruiting participants - beyondpositive

SPEAR, a new study in the UK, is investigating the effect of DoxyPEP on the gut microbiome. The study is now recruiting participants.

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UK DoxyPEP study recruiting participants - beyondpositive

SPEAR, a new study in the UK, is investigating the effect of DoxyPEP on the gut microbiome. The study is now recruiting participants.

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NEWS: #Birmingham expands opt-out #HIV & #Hepatitis testing to all emergency departments. The scheme, aiming to get the UK to zero new HIV diagnoses by 2030, is part of the @ftcbirmingham.bsky.social initiative. Similar schemes across the UK have already found over 7,300 new cases. More here...

Birmingham rolls out opt-out HIV & Hepatitis testing in emergency depts

All patients aged 16 or more who have bloods taken at the emergency departments in Birmingham will be also be tested for HIV, Hep B, and Hep C as part of an opt-out testing scheme.

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British HIV Association@bhiva.bsky.social · 2y ago

HIV research *SAVES LIVES* HIV prevention *SAVES LIVES* HIV treatment *SAVES LIVES* S̲C̲I̲E̲N̲C̲E̲ S̲A̲V̲E̲S̲ L̲I̲V̲E̲S̲ (We're so passionate about it, it's almost like we named our charity because of it). #SaveOurSciences #Resist #CROI2025 #HIVsky #MedSky #STEMsky #ScienceSky #HIV

The huge impact of US funding cuts are clear at #CROI2025 conference - with every session reporting crisis. Poster spots left empty as registrants unable to attend. Increased #HIV mortality predicted. #BHIVA & UK protestors demonstrating in Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco. #SaveOurSciences

A person, holding a US flag, is dressed as a Handmaiden, from the Handmaid's Tale. In the foreground, a man wears a CROI 2025 San Francisco backpack.

PrEP - what is it, and why aren't more women on it? Our Clinical Nurse Specialist, @niamhfkielb.bsky.social, talks about conversations she's had with friends & family - and the barriers we need to overcome to get more women accessing #PrEP. Read more: www.savinglivesuk.com/women-and-pr... #HIVSky

A nurse in navy blue scrubs, with a rainbow lanyard sits in an office. The caption says "Niamh Fleming-Kielb, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Saving Lives Ambassador"

Blue text on a light pink cloudy background says: Women and girls are told repeatedly from a young age "don't get pregnant". Wider sexual health and HIV education including PrEP and PEP should be key components of ongoing conversations and teaching.

This #HIVTestingWeek we're encouraging folk to take control of their health and #GetTested There's no such thing as a bad #HIV diagnosis - If negative you can take steps to stay negative (PrEP, condoms etc) - If positive you now know and can start treatment There's support for you no matter what ❤️

A man with a ginger beard and moustache, wearing a yellow t-shirt and glasses, stands against a teal background. The caption says "I test. It's the only way to know if I have HIV, so I can stay in control of my health."

NEWS: The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has approved CAB-LA, an injection taken every two months, for the prevention of #HIV on the NHS in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Pressure is now on NICE to follow suit for both England and Wales. #HIVTestingWeek #HIVsky #IDsky #PrEP #GUMsky

Scotland leads UK by approving CAB-LA for prevention of HIV

The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has approved CAB-LA, an injection taken every two months, for the prevention of HIV on the NHS in Scotland.

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Rachel visited her local sexual health service, feeling unwell after the end of a relationship. "By testing when I did, I was diagnosed early. #HIV hadn't damaged my immune system. Now my HIV treatment gives me the freedom to be me" ❤️ Be like Rachel and test this #HIVTestingWeek - freetesting.hiv

A smiling woman dressed in red stands amongst a parade. The caption reads "Rachel Greaves. Positive Peers Birmingham. Saving Lives Ambassador".

British HIV Association @bhiva.bsky.social · 2y ago

#DYK someone living with #HIV on effective treatment, often just one pill a day, can live just as long & well as any of their peers. Treatment also stops them passing HIV onto their sexual partners or unborn children. It all starts with a test. #GetTested this #HIVTestingWeek at: freetesting.hiv

A man stands against a teal background, with the text "I test. To be part of the generation that stops HIV".

Just one finger prick is all it takes to check your #HIV status. It's that simple. Once tested you can explore options to protect yourself from HIV, or start life saving treatment that means you cannot pass the virus on. Either way, it all starts with a test. #GetTested this #HIVTestingWeek

beyondpositive@beyondpositive.org · 2y ago

NEWS: Sir Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, has become the first G20 leader to publicly take a #HIV test - with the hope that his example will encourage more people to come forward and get tested this #HIVTestingWeek. www.beyondpositive.org/2025/02/10/p...

Today marks the start of #HIVTestingWeek in England. Did you know that there are thousands of people in the UK who don't realise that they're living with HIV? We can all do our part by testing for #HIV - and all it takes is one finger prick. Get your free test at: test.tht.org.uk/finder today.

A black woman stands against a teal background. Her in-image quote says: "I test. HIV testing lets me live my life, whatever the result".

British HIV Association @bhiva.bsky.social · 2y ago

Prime Minister takes a HIV test to kick off HIV Testing Week in England - beyondpositive

The Prime Minister has become the first G20 leader to publicly take a HIV test with the hope that it will encourage more people to test during HIV Testing Week.

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🚨 Done some exciting HIV research? 🧬 Thinking of submitting an abstract for the #BHIVA25 Spring Conference in Brighton? The deadline is fast approaching for next Monday 20th January 2025 at 08:00am ⏰ Guidelines and how to submit can be found here: bhiva.org/event/bhiva-... #HIVsky #IDsky #GUMsky

BHIVA Spring Conference 2025

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Doctor Steve Taylor @docstevetaylor.bsky.social · 2y ago

Emergency Department Opt-Out #HIV Testing gets the green light by @10dowingstreet.bsky.social Read more about it here 👇🏾👇🏾 @savinglives.bsky.social www.savinglivesuk.com/pm-determine...

PM "determined this generation will be the one that ends new cases of HIV within England by 2030" - Saving Lives

The Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, has issued a joint statement with figures from across government, healthcare and the third sector redoubling a shared commitment to ending new cases of...

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Dan Hartland @danhartland.bsky.social · 2y ago

Everyone at @savinglives.bsky.social is excited about this renewed momentum. Specifically, we’ve been working on a peer support network to enable our own region of the UK in making a whole-system success of opt-out testing. Essential to see funding for the global effort, too. Onwards.

Doctor Steve Taylor@docstevetaylor.bsky.social · 2y ago

Emergency Department Opt-Out #HIV Testing gets the green light by @10dowingstreet.bsky.social Read more about it here 👇🏾👇🏾 @savinglives.bsky.social www.savinglivesuk.com/pm-determine...

British HIV Association @bhiva.bsky.social · 2y ago

A very warm welcome to @bashhuk.bsky.social and @hivta.bsky.social who've joined BlueSky. Collaboration 🤝 Education

I've updated both of the 'HIV and Sexual Health Huns' #StarterPack 🦠🧬 Two lists of incredible people and orgs working in #HIV, #SexualHealth, and allied fields for you to peruse or simply one-click follow 🥼🩺 Not included and would like to be? Drop me a DM 📬 #HIVsky #IDsky #GUMsky #STIsky #MedSky

Tristan J Barber @tristanjbarber.bsky.social · 2y ago

Fab to see more #HIV organisations joining Bluesky Shout-out to @appghiv.bsky.social, @hiv-i-base.bsky.social, @positiveeast.bsky.social & @positivelyuk.bsky.social I've added these & more to my two HIV & Sexual Health #StarterPacks Pack 1: go.bsky.app/FgETwkU Pack 2: go.bsky.app/Aewd8QP #HIVsky

please take a look at our new website! 🤩 www.bsms.ac.uk/research/glo... @bhiva.bsky.social @howelltjones.bsky.social

#HIVTesting saves lives #HIVTesting reduces stigma #HIVTesting empowers people to take control of their own health #GetTested #KnowYourStatus #TreatmentWorks #HIVSky #IDSky

As someone diagnosed with #HIV back in 2011, when tests were only done in-clinic (and slow), can I just say how INCREDIBLE it is to see affordable 15-min HIV tests on supermarket shelves? We’ve come so far in just a few years - now to tackle #stigma and outdated perceptions! #HIVSky #IDSky

Me in a medication review and optimisation meeting: #HIVSky #GUMSky

A woman in a blonde wig saying "these pills rule, these pills suck, these pills cost 300 fucking pounds"

Morning all 👋 I've had a fab response to my HIV & Sexual Health #StarterPack so much so that I've had to create a second one. If you're new here & want to follow some #HIV & #SexualHealth ICONS give these a one-click follow! #1: go.bsky.app/FgETwkU #2: go.bsky.app/Aewd8QP #HIVSky #IDSky #GumSky

As people working in #HIV, it is our duty to call out stigmatising language, behaviour & processes where we see them. An overly intrusive question or a poorly worded letter could be the difference between a person accessing care or ceasing engagement. #Stigma is our biggest barrier. A thread... 🧵