Cara Saxon

Consultant in Genitourinary and HIV Medicine, UK. Views are my own, posts/retweets for interest only

[HIV Drug Interactions @hivinteractions]

Big day for the team today, with a presentation from HRH Princess Anne in recognition of 25 years of our lifesaving drug interaction resource #hivglasgow2024

[BASHH @BASHH_UK]

"Training in GUM was fantastic and exactly what I’d hoped it would be."

Lindsay and David - two specialty registrars based in Glasgow - recently wrote a joint blog, detailing why they #LoveGUM.

Have a read: https://t.co/oCb9W6Q84K

[BASHH @BASHH_UK]

Thank you to all those who have completed the BASHH Equity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EEDI) Review survey so far.

The survey closes at midnight and is open to all BASHH members and those in, or working with, our Special Interest Groups, Committees and Working Groups ⬇️

[BASHH @BASHH_UK]

The #LoveGUM campaign highlights the important work that Genitourinary Medicine doctors conduct day in, day out. @Prof_Matt_P, President of BASHH, commented "We need GUM physicians now more than ever." @Independent

https://t.co/W7KcssHvlw

[Cara Saxon @CaraJSaxon]

I feel very fortunate to love my job as a GUM consultant - every day is different, meaningful patient interactions, responding to STI outbreaks, working with fabulous & passionate colleagues across the UK

Check out our new @BASHH_UK #LoveGUM campaign: https://t.co/FZVGRwqlae

[BASHH @BASHH_UK]

🚀We're delighted to have launched a new campaign to highlight the Genitourinary Medicine (GUM) specialty!

From managing STIs and HIV to providing essential contraception, GUM offers meaningful and rewarding opportunities. Join us 🌟 #LoveGUM

More info 👉https://t.co/BeoffdDBMk

[BASHH Trainees @bashh_trainees]

Less than two weeks to go until #BASHH2024 🙌

All trainees and students are invited to pop into the conference centre at 6-8pm on Sunday 16th June for complimentary drinks and nibbles!

A great chance to meet people before the conference. Good fun always guaranteed! @BASHH_UK

[BASHH @BASHH_UK]

We're delighted to announce BASHH's new President Elect is Professor Matt Phillips

Matt is a GUM consultant who has served as BASHH Treasurer and Officer. His areas of interest include promoting GUM as a career & supporting training.

Join us in congratulating @Prof_Matt_P 👏

[BASHH @BASHH_UK]

We've launched a survey to understand attitudes towards the GUM specialty.

This is aimed at people who’ve considered a career in GUM or are choosing their medical specialty. It’s anonymous and only takes 10 minutes.

Please share with your networks 👉 https://t.co/ags0kJ3m7H

[BASHH @BASHH_UK]

The BASHH Education Fellowship is open for applications.

If successful, you will have the chance to work on a proposed project reviewing the non-medical workforce in GUM/sexual health clinics in the UK.

Submit you application by 15th December ➡️ https://t.co/11JjRt47ft

[STI_BMJ @STI_BMJ]

Click on the link below to access The new 2023 BASHH sexually transmitted enteric infections guideline.
Published in @STI_BMJ
@BASHH_UK @DanielRBrighton

👉 https://t.co/EV0gvjEqdN

[Cara Saxon @CaraJSaxon]

@DewsnapClaire Have a fabulous time🥳!!

[BASHH @BASHH_UK]

Today marks #ZeroHIVStigmaDay!

It is vital that we always look to reduce stigma where possible as we continue to strive towards zero new HIV infections, zero preventable deaths and zero stigma by 2030.

[Cara Saxon @CaraJSaxon]

@chrisw0440 🤣🤣🤣

[Cara Saxon @CaraJSaxon]

The #LoveGUM letters have arrived safely from Llandudno #BASHH2023 for their visit to @SandyfordNHSGGC. Follow #LoveGUM over the coming weeks to hear what staff, trainees and students love about genitourinary medicine @BASHH_UK

[Cara Saxon @CaraJSaxon]

Brilliant 3 days in beautiful Llandudno for #bashh2023. Such an incredible programme with inspiring work and people including some sobering but critical messages. Well done @chrisw0440 and lovely to see so many friends

[Darren Knight @misterknight]

It was a privilege to join @rachelmeiyo, @IJackson78, @HindleSteve and @CaraJSaxon at @BASHH_UK to talk about #HIV testing in A&E’s, with my focus on those newly diagnosed, their experiences and what could be shaped and developed.
#BASHH2023 [cheers for the pic @RichardAngell]

[Cara Saxon @CaraJSaxon]

@drjohnwhite Heading a bit further north 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[Cara Saxon @CaraJSaxon]

Can’t quite believe it, an emotional few weeks. Feeling so grateful to have worked with so many wonderful colleagues and friends over the last few years 🙏🏼 Will definitely stay in touch ☺️

[The Northern ISH @TheNorthernISH]

Today we say goodbye to Doctor Cara Saxon @TheNorthernISH service. Cara you will be sorely missed by everyone, however we all wish you our very best and love, keep in touch and take care!!

[BASHH @BASHH_UK]

BASHH stands with all the nurses across the UK who have made the decision to strike today, in the first such action in NHS history. We want to thank nurses for everything you do - we are with you in solidarity. #NursesStrike #FairPayForNursing #WeAreWithYou