Advocate Marketing Communications

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[Advocate Marketing Communications @advocatecomms]

Thursday was quite a day! We completed the Snowdonia Ten Peak Challenge for @tacklehiv raising money for @thtorg and showing that people living with HIV can achieve anything. We had an incredible team including @gareththomas14 @SallyGunnell @gutter_bunny @ViiVHC a great effort!

[Advocate Marketing Communications @advocatecomms]

Exciting to see the MS without Barriers campaign come to life today with @LinaFJNielsen and @SanofiUK! Helping to raise awareness and understanding of multiple sclerosis, a condition which is widely misunderstood. For more information on MS go to https://t.co/puYlavWtJW

[Tackle HIV @TackleHIV]

Our amazing #TackleHIV team are ready to take on the Pen y Fan challenge! ⛰️

@ViiVHC @THTorguk @gareththomas14

[Advocate Marketing Communications @advocatecomms]

It’s been months of planning and we’re excited to see the 2024 @tacklehiv Bus Tour begin! With @gareththomasofficial, @viivhealthcare, @thtorguk, @georgehousetrust we are visiting Freshers fairs at @manchester_su @cardiffstudents and @durham.su to talk about sexual health and HIV

[Tackle HIV @TackleHIV]

Today’s the start of our #TackleHIV Bus Tour 🚌

We’re in Manchester at the Armitage sports centre with @UoMSport, until 4pm today. Come along and join the conversation!

@ViiVHC @THTorguk @gareththomas14 @ManchesterSU

[Advocate Marketing Communications @advocatecomms]

This week we’ve been working with @SteveRedgrave5 , @Daley_thompson & @GSK to highlight the importance of healthy ageing to prevent illness. Diet, exercise & taking up NHS vaccinations when offered can all contribute. Find out more at https://t.co/QVft8pyq2L

[Advocate Marketing Communications @advocatecomms]

A great day working with @matt9dawson, @JonniePeacock and @GSK on the Tackle Meningitis campaign. Raising awareness of bacterial meningitis - the symptoms, what to look out for and what to do if you suspect it. To find out more go to: https://t.co/Fw1mO6Oyaj

[Advocate Marketing Communications @advocatecomms]

This Shingles Awareness Week, we've been working with @SteveRedgrave5, @The_Real_JSP, and @GSK to highlight changes to the Shingles National Immunisation Programme, ensuring people know whether they are eligible. For more information, visit https://t.co/MuWrh3yo11.

[Advocate Marketing Communications @advocatecomms]

This week is National #HIVTestingWeek. With @ViiVHC & @tacklehiv we brought together an expert panel from sport, health and advocacy, to discuss the importance of testing. Thanks @gareththomas14, @nolli15, @sarahmulindwa, @RichardAngell, & @DrNnekaNwokolo, for invaluable insights

[Advocate Marketing Communications @advocatecomms]

Recent changes to the Shingles National Immunisation Programme mean more people are now eligible for a free shingles vaccination on the NHS.
We’ve been working with @EamonnHolmes, @The_Real_JSP, and @GSK to raise awareness of shingles and these changes.
https://t.co/z00BrQGu1x

[Advocate Marketing Communications @advocatecomms]

We’re at the end of our @TackleHIV journey through France with @gareththomas14 and @ViiVHC. 🇫🇷🏉
The @France2023 Tackle HIV Myth Bus Tour has been fantastic!
We’ve loved engaging with the media, fans, and the wider public, to bust HIV myths and confront stigma.

[Advocate Marketing Communications @advocatecomms]

We took @TackleHIV to Paris with @gareththomas14 and @ViiVHC for the first weekend of our @France2023 Tackle HIV Myth Bus Tour! 🇫🇷
Challenging HIV stigma by taking conversations about HIV and the importance of testing to rugby fan zones throughout September….next stop Toulouse!

[Advocate Marketing Communications @advocatecomms]

What a weekend! With the launch of the Tackle HIV Myth Bus Tour and the Cardiff Half marathon, we have been busy busting the myths around HIV 💪🏼 @TackleHIV @THTorguk @ViiVHC @gareththomas14

[Advocate Marketing Communications @advocatecomms]

Great working with @EamonnHolmes , @The_JamesJordan and @GSK on the Understanding Shingles report. Visit https://t.co/BTSQYGzO7P to find out more.

[Advocate Marketing Communications @advocatecomms]

We’ve been working with @MerlinFDC4 and @matt9dawson in partnership with @bowelcanceruk and @norgineukire on the #StayonTrack campaign. Such an important topic, raising awareness of #bowelcancer symptoms and the need to get checked out ASAP. Visit Bowel Cancer UK to find out more

[BBC Breakfast @BBCBreakfast]

Former England Rugby Union star Matt Dawson and First Dates star Merlin Griffiths, who was diagnosed with bowel cancer last year, spoke to #BBCBreakfast about raising awareness and speaking to your GP and family
https://t.co/ehMDdJfTgN

[Advocate Marketing Communications @advocatecomms]

Fantastic day with @NovacytGroup and @dwdenning talking about current and emerging infectious disease threats and preparedness. Thanks @GBNEWS

[Advocate Marketing Communications @advocatecomms]

This week is #ShinglesAwarenessWeek and as part of the Understanding Shingles campaign we worked with @eamonnholmes and @GSK to highlight gaps in knowledge around shingles and make sure people know the risk factors. To find out more, visit https://t.co/Y8KAaquCB9

[Advocate Marketing Communications @advocatecomms]

#tbt Last week we helped release a special conversation for @tacklehiv with @gareththomasofficial @viivhealthcare @thtorguk. Gareth spoke to Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex about how HIV has changed in the last 35 years, and what still needs to be done to end new cases by 2030.

[Advocate Marketing Communications @advocatecomms]

Great day working with @EamonnHolmes and @GSK to raise awareness of shingles with the Understanding Shingles campaign! To find out more about the associated symptoms and risk factors, go to https://t.co/x0TKbCbm2d

[Advocate Marketing Communications @advocatecomms]

@TackleHIV has been recognised as a finalist in the @CxHealth awards for delivering Excellence in Public Health Communications 👏🏼🙌🏼 We are very proud of the work we are doing with @gareththomas14 @ViiVHC and @THTorguk to end HIV stigma and are delighted to have been shortlisted!