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*SEXUAL HEALTH WEEK 2026* Next week is Sexual Health Week 2026 from 14th - 20th September! Come along to any of our 6 venues this week and get free HIV and STI Testing, free condoms, free resources and free sexual health advice. Click the link to book an appointment: thebha.org.uk/gmtesting/

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Travel vaccines sorted? Suitcase packed? PrEP prevents HIV, but it works best as part of a wider approach to sexual health, alongside: ▶️ Condoms ▶️ Vaccinations ▶️ Regular HIV and STI testing This summer, we’re encouraging people to “layer up” their protection and prevent HIV.

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PrEP is for anyone who wants to reduce their risk of HIV, regardless of gender, sexuality, ethnicity or relationship status. Stigma stops many people from accessing PrEP, even when it could benefit them. Everyone deserves clear and inclusive information about their sexual health options.

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Summer plans can mean new places, new people, more spontaneity. PrEP helps prevent HIV and can be part of a simple summer sexual health checklist: ✔ Test before ✔ Start PrEP if it’s right for you ✔ Use condoms ✔ Get tested again afterwards

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Heading abroad, to a festival, or away for the summer? PrEP helps protect against HIV before exposure - which is especially important when travelling, as emergency HIV medication (PEP) isn’t always easy to access in other countries.

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Summer plans? Make PrEP a part of your packing list PrEP (pre‑exposure prophylaxis) is a medication that prevents HIV before exposure. When taken correctly, it’s highly effective and gives people more choice and control over their sexual health.

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*BHA Radio Session for Men's Health Week* BHA's very own Bothwell was on Crescent Radio in Rochdale this week! He discussed all things sexual health, including asymptomatic STIs, the importance of regular testing and how far we have come with HIV treatment and PrEP.

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Men’s Health Week: Let’s talk about essentials and prevention... Talking about sexual health doesn’t have to be awkward, it can be empowering. Ask a friend today: “Did you know condoms are one of the safest ways to prevent STIs?” … prevention can be fun too.

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Men's Health Week & Refugee Week is off to a busy start! We attended F.C. United for Men's Health and Wellbeing day and Rochdale Town Hall for refugee week. At both events we offered HIV & STI Testing, Free Condoms, Sexual Health Resources and Advice to attendees.

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Men’s Health Week is here! Let’s talk about it. Health isn’t just about “not being sick”, it’s about prevention, wellbeing, and support. That means eating well, staying active, looking after your mental health… and getting regular check-ups.

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*Sexual Health Team Away Day 2026* We had a great time bringing together all our Sexual Health teams from Greater Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, Wakefield, Coventry and Warwickshire, for a full day of learning, collaboration, and shared purpose.

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*National HIV Testing Week 2026* This week we have seen so many people testing with us and seizing all the extra testing opportunities the PaSH Partnership have been offering. Our testing is quick, confidential and free. Click the link to see all of our options: thebha.org.uk/gmtesting/

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