BASHH

Official page of the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV - formed in 2003 - guiding professionals and patients

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🚀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

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This year, BASHH President Dr Cara Saxon joined an @HSJnews roundtable on improving women’s sexual and vaginal health, highlighting the importance of accessible diagnostics and ongoing clinician education.

📰 View the published report from HSJ here: https://t.co/sh2jCjV5AF

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📢 BMJ Group is recruiting an Editor-in-Chief for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI): the world’s longest-running sexual health journal and an official BASHH-affiliated publication.

📅 Visit https://t.co/ejuRiVxbem to apply - applications close on 30th June 2026

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🙌 5 days to go

Join us at the HIV Masterclass 2026, 8th–9th June, Birmingham, for two days of expert-led learning and discussion. Don’t miss Margaret Kingston & Mary Poulton on clinical ethical dilemmas, alongside other expert speakers.

Full programme: https://t.co/AJrrI0aIEw

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New annual data on STIs in England, published today by the @UKHSA, 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 ➡️ https://t.co/4fHUBrJPcT

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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!

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⏳ 3 days to go!

We're looking forward to seeing you on 4th June in Bristol for the South West Regional Meeting, for a full day of insightful sessions on UKHSA epidemiology, PrEP, transgender health, and regional audit discussions.

Full programme: https://t.co/jBoJwehEN9

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Is teamwork important to you? 👐🏽

As a GUM physician, you’ll collaborate with a diverse, multi-disciplinary team and consult with healthcare professionals from other specialties.

Learn more about this rewarding career via the #LoveGUM website ➡️ https://t.co/45Imhx8mfQ

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UKHSA has published a Q&A on the ongoing 4CMenB gonorrhoea vaccination programme.

The Q&A looks to outline the context for the programme and highlights plans to monitor uptake, impact and effectiveness over time.

Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/XQtJahffSi

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The 29th Annual SAS Doctors' Conference returns this September for two days of captivating discussion, expert plenaries, and interactive workshops. A full residential package is available, including conference dinner and accommodation.

Visit https://t.co/vGXNnTvNPT for more info

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Save the date for the Management of Complex Bacterial STIs Study Day, designed for healthcare professionals in sexual health, infectious diseases and primary care, with a focus on complex STI cases and practical management strategies.

For more info, visit https://t.co/ggejWcrDla

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Save the date for the STASHH Conference 2026!

Designed to support GUM clinicians and medical students, the conference will focus on careers and training in GUM, research skills, critical appraisal and more.

Find out more about abstract submission at: https://t.co/PSg4ZN3dsc

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📢 BASHH welcomes a new report on strengthening the UK’s infection-specialist workforce.

It highlights the vital role of multidisciplinary – and the need to support joined-up expertise across specialties to tackle future health threats 👉 https://t.co/fJAbdaFMUZ

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BASHH welcomes the new UK Guidelines for the Procurement and Use of Sperm, Egg and Embryo Donors.

Developed with @BritishHIVAssoc, @ARCScientists , and the @BritFertSoc, they support best practice and remove barriers for people living with HIV.

🔗 https://t.co/Zq80835FWt @NAT_AIDS_Trust

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📢 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!

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Today we’re launching our new drive to reach people living with HIV who aren’t attending appointments or taking treatment.

The message is clear: 'It’s worth another try'. If you’ve missed HIV appointments, you will always, always be welcomed back.

https://t.co/I5oWN14AEI

[Student & Trainee Assoc for Sexual Health & HIV @STASHH_UK]

Apply now to join the STASHH 26/27 Steering Committee!!! 🌟

Link to form: https://t.co/do4wakHORw

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Secure your place for the BASHH HIV Masterclass to hear expert-led talks including: 'HIV Confident: Building a world that welcomes and respects people living with HIV', delivered by Annie Howard from the National AIDS Trust.

View the full programme here: https://t.co/Es0bB3zIdq

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It's International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia.

As part of our commitment to inclusive care, BASHH has co‑created an e‑learning session to support understanding and affirming sexual healthcare for trans, non‑binary and intersex people ➡️ https://t.co/jMxmcfFtZ7

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The BASHH/SSHA Nursing and Sexual Health Advisers Conference will take place on 6th November 2026.

Designed in response to workforce feedback, the online event will focus on skills and discussions that impact daily practice.

Book your place 👉 https://t.co/qbW6xz1G3j

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It’s Mental Health Awareness Week - this year’s theme is Action.

Mental and sexual health are closely linked, and joined‑up care matters.

Why not revisit this blog from Ceri Evans on why integration of mental health is so important in clinical care ➡️ https://t.co/30X2JzQhrN