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

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!

We’re on our way to Blackpool! #BASHH2027 💃🏻

British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH)@bashhuk.bsky.social · 3mo ago

📢 Save the date! We are delighted to announce that the BASHH Annual Conference 2027 will take place in Blackpool from 7th – 9th June 2027. More details on registration and abstracts coming soon. We can’t wait to see you there!

Thank you to everyone who took part in the Joint BASHH x BHIVA Conference 2026 It was a privilege to bring together such a committed community working across HIV and sexual health. We’re grateful to all who contributed and helped make the conference such a success. #BHIVABASHH26

What a fantastic joint conference from BHIVA and BASHH with the very latest research and information about HIV and sexual health care. #bhivabassh26 @bhiva.bsky.social @bashhuk.bsky.social

Victoria Pilkington estimates the potential impact of opt-out #HIV testing in Primary Care if this were integrated into the NHS Health Checks programme. This has the potential to identify more people outside of ED opt-out testing, and may be more cost effective! #BHIVABASHH26

More than half of 16-17 year olds don’t know how to access their local sexual health service. -flexible access -confidentiality -trust & autonomy All critical to meeting young people’s needs #BHIVABASHH26

Hear from Dr Tristan Barber, Chair of BHIVA, talking on the importance of this years #BHIVABASHH26 Conference in bringing together the sexual health and HIV community to share data, insights, and collaborate on the UK's goal to end new HIV transmissions by 2030.

Negotiating safer sex session: slides that focus on people centred language and approaches. Not everyone has to be a trauma expert but we can all take responsibility for delivering trauma informed care. Great alternative phrasing suggestions here from @profygilleece.bsky.social #BHIVABASHH26

Unbelievable kick-off to #bhivabashh26 from Maleka Egeonu-Roby. Deeply passionate and hopeful on her home city of Liverpool and a brilliant advocate for the work of their Race Equality Hub.

British HIV Association@bhiva.bsky.social · 4mo ago

What the Water Carried: Liverpool, Slavery, and Living Inequality. An eye-opening welcome session from Maleka Egeonu-Roby- community leader, social worker, and cultural advocate based in Liverpool. #BHIVABASHH26 @bhiva.bsky.social @bashhuk.bsky.social

I’m officially on my way to #BHIVABASHH2026 💃🏻🪩 …all packed up like a walking exhibition stand 💪🏻 See you there! @bashhuk.bsky.social @bhiva.bsky.social

A not to be missed session on a global hot topic!

British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH)@bashhuk.bsky.social · 4mo ago

🔍 #BHIVABASHH26 Session Spotlight! Join Margaret Kingston on 29th April for 'BASHH Guidelines Sessions: Evidence, Equity and Impact', exploring BASHH's approach to testing for asymptomatic chlamydia and gonorrhoea in GBMSM. Full programme: bit.ly/3PpnqBb

On 6th November we're holding our first ever tailored Nursing and Sexual Health Advisers Conference, joint with SSHA. This is a key event this year - led by BASHH members representing nurses and sexual health advisers working in sexual health services across the UK.

British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH)@bashhuk.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Registration is now open for Resilience and Reinvention, the inaugural joint BASHH and SSHA conference for nurses and sexual health advisers, designed in response to workforce feedback and focused on day-to-day practice. For more information, visit bit.ly/4lTSVzJ

BASHH welcomes the @ukhsa.bsky.social Syphilis Response Plan’s clear focus on reversing the rise in syphilis diagnoses and eliminating congenital syphilis, alongside its strong emphasis on promoting key BASHH clinical guidelines. Read our full statement: bit.ly/41pJXk8

Today, the House of Lords is due to consider Clause 208 of the Crime and Policing Bill. The amendment would end the criminal investigation and prosecution of women for ending their pregnancies. BASHH supports this vital amendment to protect abortion rights for vulnerable women.

BASHH welcomes the new report from @sophiaforum.bsky.social, @nat.org.uk, @tht.org.uk and The Ci2 Bureau, setting out important steps to ensure that people living with HIV in prisons are not left behind. Access the full report ⬇️

National AIDS Trust@nat.org.uk · 5mo ago

🚨Urgent action needed to ensure people living with #HIV in prisons are not left behind. With @sophiaforum.bsky.social, Ci2 Bureau & @tht.org.uk, we are calling for the HIV Action Plan to be complemented with a set of concrete actions to meet the challenges of HIV care in prisons.

It’s our first ever @bashhuk.bsky.social staff Christmas 🥳 …and here we are magically in gingerbread form courtesy of the Gingerbread City exhibit 🥰 Been a big year and feeling so thankful for and proud of this team. Onwards and upwards team BASHH 🎉🎉🎈

Brilliant to see recognition here on developing people Support for recruitment into our incredible specialty of GUM & reference to STI Foundation 🙌🏻 STI Foundation is developed and run by BASHH members. It’s constantly evolving, always excellent and I’m proud to be helping take it even further

British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH)@bashhuk.bsky.social · 9mo ago

BASHH warmly welcomes the publication of the new HIV Action Plan for England and the strong focus on securing the future HIV workforce, including supporting access to specialists in Genitourinary Medicine. Learn more about our specialty ➡️ bit.ly/3M7DaHC

Today, the Government unveiled the new HIV Action Plan for England, backed by £170 million. This marks a pivotal moment in shifting the dial in the HIV response. Please read BASHH's response below ⬇️

I'm really proud of this piece of work and the dedication of those BASHH members who have worked with the team at Purple Pen to drive it. Thank you to everyone involved. Now the hard work starts...this is already shaping BASHH strategy and plans for the future but there's always more to do

British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH)@bashhuk.bsky.social · 9mo ago

📣 We’re excited to share the report on BASHH’s Equity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EEDI) review. Embedding EEDI principles is essential to advancing excellence in genitourinary medicine, sexual health and HIV care. View the full report here: bit.ly/49FPwjZ

BASHH responded to the Women and Equalities Committee’s new report, which highlights alarming rises in HIV diagnoses among women and minority ethnic communities, and warns that sexual health services are “extremely stretched”. Read our full statement on the publication ➡️ bit.ly/4iajaQn

Congratulations to Dr Cara Saxon on her appointment to President-elect of @bashhuk.bsky.social Many thanks to Professor Matt Phillips on his leadership and vision over these past years. We look forward to continuing to work closely with our BASHH colleagues.

British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH)@bashhuk.bsky.social · 9mo ago

We are delighted to announce our new Board members, and our new President-elect, Dr Cara Saxon! 📣 Read Cara's reaction, and a comment from outgoing President, Prof. Phillips ⬇️ Visit bit.ly/4qXy6VU to view the newly elected members

Congrats to the brilliant @carasaxon.bsky.social who is set to take up the role of @BASHH_UK President in 2026! Cara is such a committed Gen Sec and she’ll take this passion with her into the President role. Well done and thank you to all new board and committee members 🥰 #LoveGum

British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH)@bashhuk.bsky.social · 9mo ago

We are delighted to announce our new Board members, and our new President-elect, Dr Cara Saxon! 📣 Read Cara's reaction, and a comment from outgoing President, Prof. Phillips ⬇️ Visit bit.ly/4qXy6VU to view the newly elected members

Staff @bashhuk.bsky.social are still experiencing email issues and are not receiving emails to any .net email addresses. We're working on it and can continue to pick things up on our website contact form www.bashh.org/about/contac...

We’re sorry if you’ve not been able to get in touch with the team by email today and have had a bounce back. We’re working on it, but you can still reach us through our admin inbox and via socials.

BASHH warmly welcomes NICE’s approval of long-acting Cabotegravir (CAB-LA) as an HIV prevention option for people who cannot have oral PrEP tablets. Please read our full statement ➡️ bit.ly/3JbDBiL

BASHH recently supported the launch of short films to enhance partner notification. 🎥 Last night, STV News covered the importance of young people getting tested, promoting the value of the short films and interviewing the project leads @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social bit.ly/48HErOG

Call for young people to get tested as gonorrhoea rates rise

A report by Public Health Scotland states there has been a 59% increase.

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During @kat-smithson.bsky.social attendance at the @commonswec.parliament.uk, she discussed the need to consider sexual health within the 10YHP, urging government to act swiftly to reverse current trends. BASHH welcomes continued collaboration with the government to improve sexual health care.

Privileged to represent @bashhuk.bsky.social today for @commonswec.parliament.uk session on sexual health. With rising inequalities and historic STI rates and demand, the pressure on our services is not sustainable. We need to enable our fantastic workforce to reach all where and when needed

British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH)@bashhuk.bsky.social · 11mo ago

@kat-smithson.bsky.social will attend the @commonswec.parliament.uk today to discuss the urgent need for a national sexual health strategy. With STI rates rising between 2023 and 2024, sexual health services are crucial in providing accessible, welcoming and responsive care.

Today is the day! The 4CMenB vaccine is now being rolled out across England. This is such a vital tool as we face record levels of gonorrhoea with significant inequalities.

British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH)@bashhuk.bsky.social · last yr.

Starting today, sexual health clinics in England will be able to offer a free vaccine to patients at the highest risk of gonorrhoea. Please read BASHH's full response to the rollout ➡️ bit.ly/4l4DZwp