Kat Smithson

CEO of @BASHH_UK All views on Twitter my own (my tweets, not all the tweets). She/her

[Kat Smithson @KatSmithson]

1/11 This is a bit of a personal (& long) thread following my experience of #Hyperemesisgravidarum #HG in pregnancy. At 21 wks, for me the worst has passed & was managed at home. But this isn’t the case for all. I wanted to share some thoughts/info... pls read on if interested 🙂

[BASHH @BASHH_UK]

📢 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!

[BASHH @BASHH_UK]

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

[BASHH @BASHH_UK]

We’re pleased to see the publication of the new UK Guidelines for the Medical and Laboratory Procurement and Use of Sperm, Egg and Embryo Donors, developed by representatives across ARCS, BFS, BHIVA, AND BASHH.

To read the full guidelines, visit https://t.co/RM9gb8Vrox

[Sarah alexander 🕷🇪🇺🇺🇦 @sarah1alexander]

Very honest presentation "white GBMSM are the only people who have sex and need health care interventions and prevention" & "clinicians are so driven by guidelines in their decision making, they end up excluding populations" #BHIVABASHH26

[BASHH @BASHH_UK]

Data published by the @UKHSA today shows rates of STIs remain high with emerging and increasingly complex conditions being a key concern of those working in sexual health.

Read our full response ➡️ https://t.co/RYEGoGM0qt

[BASHH @BASHH_UK]

Friday's BASHH President’s Dinner provided a special moment to mark the launch of the HIV Action Plan.

We were grateful to be joined by newly appointed Minister Sharon Hodgson MP and our community partners, as we celebrated our GUM workforce and looked to opportunities ahead.

[BASHH @BASHH_UK]

Congratulations to @SharonHodgsonMP on your appointment as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Public Health and Prevention.

BASHH looks forward to working with you to improve sexual health outcomes and to champion the expertise of those working in GUM services.

[Kat Smithson @KatSmithson]

@AshleyDalton_MP Thank you for your work as minister Ashley. Wishing you all the best

@BASHH_UK

[Kat Smithson @KatSmithson]

This is a real opportunity to look at sexual and reproductive health and wellbeing as a whole in England.

Renewed focus on sexual health much needed and with NHS in period of change, now is the time. Looking forward to working with @AshleyDalton_MP and @DHSCgovuk on this

[Health and Social Care Committee @CommonsHealth]

Access to quality sexual and reproductive health services matters.

Following our letter, the Government has committed to producing a combined framework for these services, which is a vital step forward. We’ll keep pushing for better outcomes.

[BASHH @BASHH_UK]

The BASHH x @BritishHIVAssoc Joint Conference 2026 is open for registration!

👉 Early bird rates available until 23rd March 2026
👉 Full access to scientific sessions, exhibition, networking & more

Don’t miss out ➡️ https://t.co/7jr5SpzX3N

[BASHH @BASHH_UK]

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 ⬇️

[BASHH @BASHH_UK]

BASHH responded to the @CommonsWEC’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 ➡️ https://t.co/XUiwJbmUUy

[Kat Smithson @KatSmithson]

Congrats to the brilliant Dr Cara Saxon 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

[BASHH @BASHH_UK]

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 https://t.co/D7XjnE5iy8 to view the newly elected members⬇️

[Kat Smithson @KatSmithson]

Staff @BASHH_UK 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 https://t.co/5lEMzdCgKi

[BASHH @BASHH_UK]

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 @BASHH_UK]

BASHH President, Professor Matt Phillips, gave evidence to the @CommonsHealth Committee today.

He emphasised the importance of increased service funding and prioritisation, and placing experts at the heart of decision-making to address current challenges and meet future needs ➡️ https://t.co/9qbtJh1CXt

[BASHH @BASHH_UK]

During @KatSmithson attendance at the @CommonsWEC, she discussed the need to consider sexual health within the 10YHP, urging government to act swiftly to reverse current trends.

BASHH looks forward to continued collaboration with the government to improve sexual health care.

[Kat Smithson @KatSmithson]

Congrats to Professor Susan Hopkins 🙌🏻

Susan has championed vital collaboration between @UKHSA and @BASHH_UK and I look forward to continuing to work with her

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

Today, we announce the appointment of Professor Susan Hopkins as our new Chief Executive Officer.

🔗 Read the full story here: https://t.co/rMJsDnMVcp

#UKHSA #PublicHealth #HealthSecurity #Health

[BASHH @BASHH_UK]

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 ➡️ https://t.co/CvdMfwtl0h

[Department of Health and Social Care @DHSCgovuk]

🆕 World-first gonorrhoea vaccination programme now in sexual health clinics in England to protect thousands
A free vaccine can be offered to those at highest risk, including gay and bisexual men with a recent history of multiple sexual partners, saving the NHS over £7.9 million.