Exceptional start to the Liverpool #BHIVABASHH2026 Conference. Frank, uncomfortable presentations on empire, colonialism and race inequalities. Hugely relevant to #HIV today, as we will not reach our goal of zero HIV transmissions if we do not ensure equitable, safe respectful healthcare for all.

Addressing the stigma attached to HIV is a necessity if people are to live well and without fear.

Fast Track Cities LDN@londonftci.bsky.social · 5mo ago

Internalised stigma is 1 of the least visible challenges HIV. This poem by a Londoner living with HIV captures it honestly & finds a way through.  Learn more about our work tackling stigma: https://fasttrackcities.london/our-work/ending-stigma/ #LivingWithHIV #EndStigma #FastTrackCitiesLondon

✨ What is peer support? It’s when someone who has lived experiences - such as living with HIV -gives guidance to others who may be experiencing something similar. It's powerful! It reduces isolation, builds confidence, and changes lives 🧡 #FastTrackCitiesLondon #HIVaware #EndStigma

And for anyone who has fight in them and wants to ensure that people with HIV have access to the drugs they need, come along to the next ACT UP meeting...

National AIDS Trust@nat.org.uk · 7mo ago

Everyone is welcome to ACT UP's protest planning meeting: 2nd February 6-8pm at The Outside Project LGBTQIA+ Centre Unit 1, 52 Lant St, London SE1 1R. Contact actuplondonhealthcareforall@gmail.com

We need immediate action to ensure no-one dies unnecessarily of HIV-related illnesses, when there are drugs that work. It's 2026, not 1986!

National AIDS Trust@nat.org.uk · 7mo ago

🚨Without access to unique life-saving treatment, a small number of people living with #HIV may die unnecessarily. NHS England must respond. With British HIV Association & UK-CAB we are calling for urgent access to lenacapavir for those who need it: https://ow.ly/Q4ty50Y1H07

Join us for our London Memory Art Workshops with artist and HIV activist Hera Santos. Find out more and how to register here - www.positiveeast.org.uk/event/art-wo...

At the ViiV Global Patient Summit, #HIV community activists and leaders chose three areas to work on - HIV policy, involvement in research and quality of life. For QoL, I'm thrilled to say that #PeerSupport was seen as the main priority. Time to connect, share and learn from each other. #FTCLondon

Excited to see the potential for a louder and more visible #GreenParty presence in UK politics under the leadership of @zackpolanski.bsky.social. Here's to prioritising care and humanity at a time when the UK is sinking into hatred.

The London Economic@thelondoneconomic.bsky.social · 12mo ago

Zack Polanski has been elected the new leader of the Green Party in a landslide win

I'm so grateful and honoured to have been entrusted by the @nhivna.bsky.social Executive to be Chair of the #nhivna2025 conference. You will not find a more dedicated, passionate and empathic group of people as #HIV nurses. Sad to step down from the Exec, but looking forward to being a punter in '26

Great presentation from James from @nat.org.uk about the findings of the @hivoutcomes.bsky.social research on the financial crisis facing the #HIV voluntary sector, who provide an essential complement to clinical care, particularly in providing #PeerSupport. #NHIVNA2025

Great opening session for day 2 of @nhivna.bsky.social, exploring the successes and challenges of opt-out ED BBV testing in Brighton, Blackpool, Nottingham and Leeds. Post diagnosis opt-out #HIV #PeerSupport not available in all sites yet, though. #nhivna2025

In #HIV services in the 80's and 90's we were used to talking about end of life care, but with effective medication we stopped. With an aging population we need to be considering 'advance care plans' again. Great talk at #NHIVNA2025 conference in Leeds

June 5 is HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day, so I'm celebrating the fact that I have now been living with #HIV for 34 years, having been told I'd only live 5. I'm incredibly grateful for 28 years of effective treatment, which means I'm healthy and can't pass on the virus. #HLTSAD #UequalsU

Thanks to @janeshep.bsky.social for producing this beautiful riso print to raise funds for HIV i-Base: i-base.info/htb/51064 It celebrates #TheDenverPrinciples, an essential #HIVactivist document that all people living with #HIV should know about. Purchase at the link to support us. #HIVsky

Meeting the specific challenges of people with multiple intersecting needs and inequalities is crucial in #GettingToZero. Juddy references the @onevoicenetwork.bsky.social #UnheardVoices report as key to delivering the #HIVOutcomes recommendations.

The @hivoutcomes.bsky.social report makes a range of recommendations based on key principles, to safeguard the voluntary sector so that we have a real chance to achieve the 2030 goals of ending #HIV transmissions and #stigma.

The new @hivoutcomes.bsky.social report highlights the crisis facing #HIV voluntary sector organisations. Over the last three years, most had to cut staff and programmes and were unable to fully meet the needs of people living with HIV.

At the parliamentary launch of @hivoutcomes.bsky.social new report, listening to powerful words from Angelina on the essential nature of #PeerSupport in #HIV services to address needs and reduce isolation.

Excited to have a day's learning at the @thekingsfund.bsky.social #KFHealthInequalities Conference. At a time when #EDI is shockingly seen by some as a dirty word, I'm looking forward to exploring how to improve health and care for anyone who is disadvantaged by the current system.

It's crucial we understand the needs and challenges of aging with #HIV. If you have questions you'd like answered, please take a couple of minutes to fill in this survey to shape research.

Dr Richard Ma PhD 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🍉🕺⚕️🩺🎓@richard-ma.bsky.social · last yr.

Are you living with #HIV & aged over 50 in the UK or a carer for someone who is? What are your health and care concerns about HIV and ageing? Please help to create a "bank" of research questions to improve the health and care of older adults with HIV app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/socs/have-...

Thanks @haruntulunay.bsky.social for promotion work! Do come, say hi, and see how we can get everything green!

Harun. The poxie one.@haruntulunay.bsky.social · last yr.

If your London NHS trust is in this list AND has any red flags, visit @londonftci.bsky.social at #BHIVA25 to solve it! No gatekeeping, no barriers in integrated peer support! @positivelyuk.bsky.social @bhiva.bsky.social

The @londonftci.bsky.social #GPChampions have been educating primary care services (medical AND administrative staff) about #HIV in order to prepare and support them to provide testing, support and care to their patients at risk of and living with HIV. #BHIVA25

#BHIVA25 exploring the challenges and opportunities of collaborating with GPs to deliver the best care for people with and at risk of #HIV in primary care. Updating GPs knowledge will be key to getting them to consider #HIV prevention, testing and care.

Great to hear of new guidelines for anal cancer screening for people with #HIV. Recommended screening for all aged 45, at 35 for key groups, including gay/bi men and trans women. Early screening allows for early detection and potential to treat effectively. #BHIVA25

Prof Caroline Sabin emphasises the impact that social determinants of health have on cognitive health and well-being. Medical assessments have their place, but finding out whether people's basic needs are met is crucial. #BHIVA25

Reassuring data on ways of preventing dementia by addressing risk factors and making lifestyle changes. Physical function and environment are key, as is good quality sleep. #BHIVA25

Though @bhiva.bsky.social has standards for cognitive screening and care, there are huge gaps in assessing and signposting to appropriate care. As people with #HIV age, we must do better. #BHIVA25

Lived experience of the day to day challenges of the menopause in relation to brain health, as well as coping strategies, appropriately enough, presented by Memory. #BHIVA25

Powerful words from UK CAB Chair Nicoletta about being dismissed by doctors around concerns relating to memory loss, at the opening session of @bhiva.bsky.social conference #BHIVA25

So glad I was able to go down to Parliament Sq on Saturday to support my trans sisters and brothers against the increasing discrimination and scapegoating they're experiencing. #NoLGBTwithoutTheT