ACP peter mckiernan

One day! frustrated MTB rider Snowboarder Advanced Clinical Practitioner in Blackpool Teaching Hospital Emergency department UCLAN

[Terrence Higgins Trust @THTorguk]

Health Secretary @sajidjavid is about to give a speech on his vision for leveling up health in Blackpool.

Last week @ScottBentonMP @PaulMaynardUK @Lynn_Williams1 @BpoolCouncil wrote to him calling for further investment in HIV testing at @BlackpoolHosp and @BlackpoolHospED

[Blackpool Emergency Department 💙 @BTH_ED]

This is incredibly important to continue here….. @sajidjavid @RishiSunak @Jochurchill4 @ScottBentonMP @PaulMaynardUK @petemcki @BpoolCouncil 🙏🏻🩸 #hiv

[ACP peter mckiernan @petemcki]

@LanghoLynne10 @rachelc987 @lucyansell @BlackpoolHosp @BlackpoolHospED @uclanacp @BTHACPs Thanks @LanghoLynne10 was a pleasure to be taught by you and the team!

[Royal College of Emergency Medicine @RCollEM]

It's #NationalHIVTestingWeek so give HIV the finger and get yourself a free test here: https://t.co/hm0dLIoTMk

RCEM has also set out Best Practice Guidelines for HIV Testing in Emergency Departments - https://t.co/y1uXWfIrZ8

[ACP peter mckiernan @petemcki]

HIV screening in the Emergency Department, time for change! #HIVTestWeek #HIV #THT #BVH

[NHS Blackpool Teaching Hospitals 💙🌈 @BlackpoolHosp]

@BlackpooHospED trial #HIV testing project ahead of #HIVTestWeek https://t.co/oiJOmIJLpk

@THTorguk @shsblackpool #GiveHIVTheFinger ☝🏽

[ACP peter mckiernan @petemcki]

Blackpool Victoria hospital is a fully opt-out HIV screening facility within its Emergency Department, time for others to catch up, 2030 is round the corner!! #WorldAIDSDay #HIVCommission #NHS #RCEM

[Terrence Higgins Trust @THTorguk]

Just in. @RishiSunak commits to end new cases of HIV by 2030 and welcomes the recommendations of the #HIVCommission.

“I’m proud this Government’s policy is to end new HIV transmissions by 2030, a commitment reaffirmed today at the launch of the HIV Commission.” #0HIVby30

[ACP peter mckiernan @petemcki]

Acknowledge by leaders, and government that it’s time to start opt-out HIV screening across all healthcare sectors. GP’s, Pharmacies and Emergency Departments to focus reaching the target of 0# new transmissions by 2030.

[National AIDS Trust @NAT_AIDS_Trust]

"Women are too often invisible in conversations around HIV."

@IngaBeale highlights the many groups, including BAME and trans people, who can not be forgotten in the fight to end #HIV transmissions by 2030.

#0HIVby30 #HIVCommission #WorldAIDSDay

[ACP peter mckiernan @petemcki]

@BritishHIVAssoc I have started a project within my university masters course and gained funding to start HIV screening within the Emergency Department at Blackpool Victoria hospital on an opt-opt basis, along side routine blood tests.

[BHIVA @BritishHIVAssoc]

Increased #HIVtesting reduces late diagnoses, prevents onward transmission and combats stigma. We support initiatives which increase the availability of #HIVtesting.

[ACP peter mckiernan @petemcki]

Inspirational lady!! #knowyourstatus #NormalizingHIVChallenge

[Becky Mitchell MBE @gutter_bunny]

#NormalizingHIVChallenge
Name: Becky Mitchell MBE
Age: 46
Home: Teignmouth
Occupation: PA by day 👩🏼‍💻 PT & Run Coach by night 🏋🏼‍♀️🏃🏼‍♀️💪🏼
Relationship status: 🥱
Children: 1 cat 😸
HIV status: Positive since 2012
ARVs: on meds since 2013 #undetectable U=U
#thisiswhatHIVlookslike

[ACP peter mckiernan @petemcki]

Love this so much, bear with me whilst I do a rhythm check!!

[Terrence Higgins Trust @THTorguk]

We love to see it. 💙

#NormalizingHIVChallenge is trending. People are sharing their own HIV story and busting that stigma.

They're helping to educate the world that thanks to modern medication, people living with HIV can enjoy normal, happy lives and #CantPassItOn. 👏

[ACP peter mckiernan @petemcki]

@StephLunch Takes great courage for Sue to share. At Blackpool Teaching Hospital NHS Trust, we have launched a HIV screening scheme within our Emergency Department along side routine blood tests!

[Terrence Higgins Trust @THTorguk]

“How did you feel when you were diagnosed with HIV?" asked @StephLunch

“I didn't have any symptoms so it was a bit of a shock. Even if you don't think you're at risk, get tested."

Great advice from Sue. Regular testing puts you in control of your sexual health. #PackedLunchC4

[Terrence Higgins Trust @THTorguk]

We love these words from @helenlawal about normalising HIV and STI testing. 👏

“It shouldn’t be an embarrassing topic! People are having sex into old age. It’s better to take control and get tested.”

#PackedLunchC4

[ACP peter mckiernan @petemcki]

Standardise HIV screening within routine blood tests, give everyone the right to know their status! #ED #Hivscreening #NAT

[National AIDS Trust @NAT_AIDS_Trust]

We are the National AIDS Trust – the UK’s HIV rights charity.

Our vision is a world where HIV does not stand in the way of health, dignity and equality.

Today we launch our new strategic plan, outlining how we can get there together.

[Terrence Higgins Trust @THTorguk]

"At 47 I didn't think I was at risk of HIV but now I know I can live a normal and healthy life."

Big well done to Sue who was on @PackedLunchC4 sharing her story of being diagnosed and championing the visibility of women living with HIV.

@StephLunch #PackedLunchC4

[ACP peter mckiernan @petemcki]

Time for other Trusts to get on-board with screening in the ED. #HIV #knowyourstatus #ED

[BHIVA @BritishHIVAssoc]

Do you know when you should #test patients for #HIV? Know what the #IndicatorDiseases for #HIV are? Check the 2020 BHIVA HIV testing guidelines which are now out at: https://t.co/ACmqSFNEj3. Essential reading for #medics #surgeons #GPs...all #HCW seeing patients.

[Terrence Higgins Trust @THTorguk]

Today is 1 year since @gareththomas14 spoke publicly about living with HIV.

In this emotional video, he pledged to “fight to educate and break the stigma”. He’s done just that, smashing misconceptions and putting HIV back on people’s radars. Thank you. 💙

[ACP peter mckiernan @petemcki]

@drmarkyarnie No no no on any level😂

[Terrence Higgins Trust @THTorguk]

Louder for those at the back, people on effective HIV treatment #CantPassItOn. 🛑

But only 19% of UK adults know this.

Help us share this stigma busting fact so everyone knows the truth about HIV. 👊

https://t.co/QqfOMKH9cL

[Elton John AIDS Foundation @ejaf]

The #ZeroHIV Social Impact Bond has provided more than 120,000 #HIV tests in South London.

Our partners have been vital to this success & we'd like to say thanks to the pro-bono legal team at @Freshfields who coordinated all partner agreements!

👉https://t.co/QPOxgZYV47