Saving Lives UK

Saving Lives is a UK charity that’s all about busting stigma and making #HIV and #SexualHealth testing & care more accessible. 💪 ❤️

[Saving Lives UK @SavingLivesUK]

As a #Brum based charity we couldn’t be prouder to have worked so closely with the @BAHMemorial team. Thanks to all the volunteers & donors who made #TheRibbons #Birmingham #AIDS & #HIV Memorial a reality from sketch to installation in under 2 years! @GarryMarkJones #LukePerry

[I Am Birmingham @IAmBirmingham]

Hundreds gathered for the unveiling of the new Birmingham AIDS & HIV Memorial @BAHMemorial this evening to mark #WorldAIDSDay.
The six-metre high steel sculpture - named #TheRibbons - by artist Garry Jones and sculptor Luke Perry is the largest AIDS memorial in the UK. #BAHM

[Saving Lives UK @SavingLivesUK]

@UKLabour How about protecting and advancing the rights of our trans* friends then - instead of demonising them, and using them as a scapegoat when you need a distraction?

You can't put up a rainbow graphic and just keep doing the awful things you're doing - and call it even.

[Saving Lives UK @SavingLivesUK]

#PrideMonth starts today here & around the world 🌍

#Pride is both a celebration of our diverse #LGBTQIA+ community and how it enriches society - AND it is also a reminder that we've a long way to ensure that ALL people are treated with the love and respect they deserve 🏳️‍🌈🤝🏳️‍⚧️

[Sasha Hart @sashaishere88]

When I was 16 (almost 22yrs ago) I found out by accident in A&E my family had kept a big secret from me (which then explained why I spent most of my childhood in hospital!)

In 1993 I was diagnosed with AIDS aged 5 and had 6 weeks to live - no treatment at first - see comments

[Dr Steve Taylor @DocSteveTaylor]

Thank you to our fantastic @SavingLivesUK and @HIVHeartlands volunteers : Leading the parade at @BirminghamPride
You guys are totally brilliant 🤩 👊🏼🙌🏽🙏🏽🥰
@peers_positive #hivtestingsaveslives

[BASHH @BASHH_UK]

Hear from Dr Tristan Barber, Chair of @BritishHIVAssoc talking on the importance of this years #BHIVABASHH26 Conference in bringing together the sexual health and HIV community to share data, insights, and collaborate on the UK's goal to end new HIV transmissions by 2030.

[Saving Lives UK @SavingLivesUK]

NEWS: The @LivUni has launched their #PrEP interactions checker - helping people take control of their health.

#BHIVABASHH26

Check it out, and quotes from the team here: https://t.co/UONISOdLJE

[Saving Lives UK @SavingLivesUK]

@KhadijahGriffi1 @beyond_HIV You and us both!

[Saving Lives UK @SavingLivesUK]

NEWS: A tribunal has heard that an officer working for Gwent Police, who was living with HIV, was made to feel “like a walking disease”

https://t.co/SHHl55tIZF

[Saving Lives UK @SavingLivesUK]

Saving Lives worked across National #HIVTestingWeek to raise awareness of #HIV as well as challenges still faced by people living with the virus.

Thank you to our partners @healthybrum, @LibraryofBham, @peers_positive, @UmbrellaHealth and @uhbtrust.

https://t.co/BmZjs579A7

[Saving Lives UK @SavingLivesUK]

Did you know: #PrEP is a pill which can be taken daily (or event-based) to protect yourself against #HIV?

Find out more on PrEP here: https://t.co/tEBaeuWkg2

Get Tested this #HIVTestingWeek and take control of your health.

Grab your free home test at: https://t.co/jUgHc1AEK2

[Healthy Brum @healthybrum]

Taking an HIV test is always a good choice 💙

Whether you want certainty, peace of mind, or to protect your health — testing matters.
✔️ Test at home
✔️ Free, quick & confidential

📍 Get your FREE home test kit at https://t.co/tc96uhBgKJ

#ITest #HIVTestingWeek

[Saving Lives UK @SavingLivesUK]

A person living with #HIV, who is on effective treatment, can't pass HIV on to their sexual partners

This is known as undetectable = untransmittable, or U=U

The first step is to #GetTested & #KnowYourStatus

This #HIVTestingWeek grab a free HIV test at https://t.co/jUgHc1AEK2

[Saving Lives UK @SavingLivesUK]

DYK: There are around 5200 people living with #HIV in the UK that don't realise it?😳

That means you could be unknowingly passing the virus on, whilst it damages your immune system 🧬

Take a FREE test this #HIVTestingWeek and take control of your health: https://t.co/Q0V9BbEuJc

[Saving Lives UK @SavingLivesUK]

This week is National #HIVTestingWeek.

Testing for #HIV is the only way to know your status for sure.

Whatever the result, you'll be in control of your own health and support is available.

Grab your free home HIV testing kit here: https://t.co/BX6AH7bmet

[Saving Lives UK @SavingLivesUK]

This week is #HIVTestingWeek

Testing for #HIV is the only way to know your status for sure

Whatever the result, you'll be in control of your own health.

Grab your free home HIV testing kit here:
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[Saving Lives UK @SavingLivesUK]

@AvantiWestCoast Went down to the shop car (C) and it was closed. Found the train manager and he said there's no catering of any kind onboard today.

Is there some sort of refund, or compensation, we can get for this?

[Saving Lives UK @SavingLivesUK]

@AvantiWestCoast Hi guys. Am on the 1316 EUS to BHM. We're in first class, but not seen any crew - and no announcements about catering. Any idea what's going on?

[Saving Lives UK @SavingLivesUK]

Saving Lives are thrilled to read this #WorldAIDSDay that opt-out testing in Emergency Departments will continue to be funded for years to come.

Our Medical Director @DocSteveTaylor & CEO @danhartland spoke to @bbcmtd earlier:

https://t.co/K8QguN9fpC

[BHIVA @BritishHIVAssoc]

There is no evidence that taking paracetamol during pregnancy causes autism in children

Please find more information here: https://t.co/oAWNaXVjm8

[Saving Lives UK @SavingLivesUK]

The latest NHS update can be found below.

"The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Authority (MHRA) has confirmed taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence it causes autism in children."

https://t.co/FKUvHBqQWr

[Saving Lives UK @SavingLivesUK]

In "this shouldn't need saying but here we are" news: Paracetamol, used as directed, remains safe for use during conception, pregnancy and into later life.

There is NO LINK between #paracetamol and #autism. To state otherwise, so publicly, is both disingenuous and dangerous.