British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH)
@bashhuk.bsky.social
Official Bluesky page of the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV - formed in 2003 - guiding professionals and patients.
https://www.bashh.org/
https://www.bashh.org/
Registration is now open for the 2026 BASHH/BSPSD Dermatology Plus Course!
The return of this popular course will extend the knowledge and skills taught on the annual BASHH Genital Dermatology Basics Course. Find out more: bit.ly/4ojrsYC
The return of this popular course will extend the knowledge and skills taught on the annual BASHH Genital Dermatology Basics Course. Find out more: bit.ly/4ojrsYC
November 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Registration is now open for the 2026 BASHH/BSPSD Dermatology Plus Course!
The return of this popular course will extend the knowledge and skills taught on the annual BASHH Genital Dermatology Basics Course. Find out more: bit.ly/4ojrsYC
The return of this popular course will extend the knowledge and skills taught on the annual BASHH Genital Dermatology Basics Course. Find out more: bit.ly/4ojrsYC
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full programme here - bhiva.org/wp-content/u...
Sessions also on Deprescribing, Top HIV papers, Top General Medicine papers, BHIVA Audit, Guidelines Update, and ART Dilemmas - don't miss it!
@bhiva.bsky.social
Sessions also on Deprescribing, Top HIV papers, Top General Medicine papers, BHIVA Audit, Guidelines Update, and ART Dilemmas - don't miss it!
@bhiva.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 3:34 PM
full programme here - bhiva.org/wp-content/u...
Sessions also on Deprescribing, Top HIV papers, Top General Medicine papers, BHIVA Audit, Guidelines Update, and ART Dilemmas - don't miss it!
@bhiva.bsky.social
Sessions also on Deprescribing, Top HIV papers, Top General Medicine papers, BHIVA Audit, Guidelines Update, and ART Dilemmas - don't miss it!
@bhiva.bsky.social
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my goodness there aren't words. Today in Leeds the @bashhuk.bsky.social GSM SIG conference was *amazing*. So much love, commitment, and passion in the room. Person centred care, evolution, new learnings, connections. Best of sexual health, best of #LoveGUM, best humans. Heart and brain are full ❤️
November 7, 2025 at 8:58 PM
my goodness there aren't words. Today in Leeds the @bashhuk.bsky.social GSM SIG conference was *amazing*. So much love, commitment, and passion in the room. Person centred care, evolution, new learnings, connections. Best of sexual health, best of #LoveGUM, best humans. Heart and brain are full ❤️
Lizzie Dale, the STASHH BSIG Representative, has given an insightful run-down of BSIG's new competencies assessment tool for microscopy in a newly published blog. 🔬
Read Lizzie's full blog via our LinkedIn page: bit.ly/47wsf2t to find out more about the new tool and how to access it.
Read Lizzie's full blog via our LinkedIn page: bit.ly/47wsf2t to find out more about the new tool and how to access it.
November 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Lizzie Dale, the STASHH BSIG Representative, has given an insightful run-down of BSIG's new competencies assessment tool for microscopy in a newly published blog. 🔬
Read Lizzie's full blog via our LinkedIn page: bit.ly/47wsf2t to find out more about the new tool and how to access it.
Read Lizzie's full blog via our LinkedIn page: bit.ly/47wsf2t to find out more about the new tool and how to access it.
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this looks amazing, and very welcome given some of my experiences! Wondering if there's an option @bashhuk.bsky.social for slides to be sent to community members? one of these talks is super relevant to my situation
November 7, 2025 at 9:08 AM
this looks amazing, and very welcome given some of my experiences! Wondering if there's an option @bashhuk.bsky.social for slides to be sent to community members? one of these talks is super relevant to my situation
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amazing to see the @bashhuk.bsky.social Gender and Sexual Minorities Specialist Interest Group (GSM SIG) hosting a *sold out* 1-day stand alone conference today in Leeds, timely discussions, amazing programme - should be a fascinating day!
www.bashh.org/professional...
www.bashh.org/professional...
November 7, 2025 at 8:22 AM
amazing to see the @bashhuk.bsky.social Gender and Sexual Minorities Specialist Interest Group (GSM SIG) hosting a *sold out* 1-day stand alone conference today in Leeds, timely discussions, amazing programme - should be a fascinating day!
www.bashh.org/professional...
www.bashh.org/professional...
🔊 Access the Spotting the Signs Tool
Developed by Brook and BASHH, this free resource supports healthcare professionals in recognising and responding to signs of abuse and exploitation among young people.
Download the tool ➡️ bit.ly/3tuocSu
Developed by Brook and BASHH, this free resource supports healthcare professionals in recognising and responding to signs of abuse and exploitation among young people.
Download the tool ➡️ bit.ly/3tuocSu
November 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🔊 Access the Spotting the Signs Tool
Developed by Brook and BASHH, this free resource supports healthcare professionals in recognising and responding to signs of abuse and exploitation among young people.
Download the tool ➡️ bit.ly/3tuocSu
Developed by Brook and BASHH, this free resource supports healthcare professionals in recognising and responding to signs of abuse and exploitation among young people.
Download the tool ➡️ bit.ly/3tuocSu
The Wessex BASHH Meeting is fast approaching!
⏰ A reminder to all health care professionals in Wessex to register for what promises to be an insightful discussion on 10th November 2025.
Secure your place here: bit.ly/4osvXQ9
⏰ A reminder to all health care professionals in Wessex to register for what promises to be an insightful discussion on 10th November 2025.
Secure your place here: bit.ly/4osvXQ9
November 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The Wessex BASHH Meeting is fast approaching!
⏰ A reminder to all health care professionals in Wessex to register for what promises to be an insightful discussion on 10th November 2025.
Secure your place here: bit.ly/4osvXQ9
⏰ A reminder to all health care professionals in Wessex to register for what promises to be an insightful discussion on 10th November 2025.
Secure your place here: bit.ly/4osvXQ9
Catch up on the latest in sexual health and HIV with @STASHH_UK’s on-demand webinars 🎥
Explore a range of sessions designed to support professionals across the specialty.
Missed “Sexual Health for Transgender Patients”? Watch it here ➡️ bit.ly/4erpOy4
Explore a range of sessions designed to support professionals across the specialty.
Missed “Sexual Health for Transgender Patients”? Watch it here ➡️ bit.ly/4erpOy4
November 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Catch up on the latest in sexual health and HIV with @STASHH_UK’s on-demand webinars 🎥
Explore a range of sessions designed to support professionals across the specialty.
Missed “Sexual Health for Transgender Patients”? Watch it here ➡️ bit.ly/4erpOy4
Explore a range of sessions designed to support professionals across the specialty.
Missed “Sexual Health for Transgender Patients”? Watch it here ➡️ bit.ly/4erpOy4
BASHH aims to improve the study and practice of diagnosing, treating and managing STIs, HIV and other sexual health problems.
To support this, we regularly update and develop guidelines to support best practice.
Explore our latest guidelines here: bit.ly/48eyxUX
To support this, we regularly update and develop guidelines to support best practice.
Explore our latest guidelines here: bit.ly/48eyxUX
October 30, 2025 at 11:01 AM
BASHH aims to improve the study and practice of diagnosing, treating and managing STIs, HIV and other sexual health problems.
To support this, we regularly update and develop guidelines to support best practice.
Explore our latest guidelines here: bit.ly/48eyxUX
To support this, we regularly update and develop guidelines to support best practice.
Explore our latest guidelines here: bit.ly/48eyxUX
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.
October 28, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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.
The Department of Health and Social Care has announced the Women's Health Strategy is being renewed in a move to tackle inequalities and improve access. Read BASHH's response calling for a joined-up approach to sexual health and HIV care.
October 23, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The Department of Health and Social Care has announced the Women's Health Strategy is being renewed in a move to tackle inequalities and improve access. Read BASHH's response calling for a joined-up approach to sexual health and HIV care.
BASHH President, Professor Matt Phillips, gave evidence to the @commonshealth.bsky.social 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 ➡️ bit.ly/3L1U4XG
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 ➡️ bit.ly/3L1U4XG
October 22, 2025 at 10:45 AM
BASHH President, Professor Matt Phillips, gave evidence to the @commonshealth.bsky.social 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 ➡️ bit.ly/3L1U4XG
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 ➡️ bit.ly/3L1U4XG
The draft BASHH guidelines for Viral Hepatitis are open for public consultation.
You can review the full guidelines on the BASHH website and submit your comments by Friday 7th November.
Read the guidelines here: bit.ly/4nvrv2u
You can review the full guidelines on the BASHH website and submit your comments by Friday 7th November.
Read the guidelines here: bit.ly/4nvrv2u
October 22, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The draft BASHH guidelines for Viral Hepatitis are open for public consultation.
You can review the full guidelines on the BASHH website and submit your comments by Friday 7th November.
Read the guidelines here: bit.ly/4nvrv2u
You can review the full guidelines on the BASHH website and submit your comments by Friday 7th November.
Read the guidelines here: bit.ly/4nvrv2u
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Hear from @tht.org.uk, @thelovetankcic.bsky.social, @cosrh.org, @bashhuk.bsky.social, @brookcharity.bsky.social, DHSC and the English HIV & Sexual Health Commissioners Group.
Find out more 👇
committees.parliament.uk/event/25292/...
Watch live 🔴 parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
Find out more 👇
committees.parliament.uk/event/25292/...
Watch live 🔴 parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
22 October 2025 - Sexual Health Services in England - Oral evidence - Committees - UK Parliament
09:15 - The Thatcher Room, Portcullis House
committees.parliament.uk
October 21, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Hear from @tht.org.uk, @thelovetankcic.bsky.social, @cosrh.org, @bashhuk.bsky.social, @brookcharity.bsky.social, DHSC and the English HIV & Sexual Health Commissioners Group.
Find out more 👇
committees.parliament.uk/event/25292/...
Watch live 🔴 parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
Find out more 👇
committees.parliament.uk/event/25292/...
Watch live 🔴 parliamentlive.tv/event/index/...
Check out BASHH’s educational arm, the Sexually Transmitted Infections Foundation?
The Theory Course and Competency Programme provides multidisciplinary training in the attitudes, skills, and knowledge required for the prevention and management of sexually transmitted infections ➡️ bit.ly/47kCwME
The Theory Course and Competency Programme provides multidisciplinary training in the attitudes, skills, and knowledge required for the prevention and management of sexually transmitted infections ➡️ bit.ly/47kCwME
October 21, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Check out BASHH’s educational arm, the Sexually Transmitted Infections Foundation?
The Theory Course and Competency Programme provides multidisciplinary training in the attitudes, skills, and knowledge required for the prevention and management of sexually transmitted infections ➡️ bit.ly/47kCwME
The Theory Course and Competency Programme provides multidisciplinary training in the attitudes, skills, and knowledge required for the prevention and management of sexually transmitted infections ➡️ bit.ly/47kCwME
Are you passionate about Genitourinary Medicine (GUM)?
Become a local ambassador and represent STASHH at the local level.
⏰ Applications will close on Monday 20th October.
Follow the link to apply ➡️ bit.ly/4okyDiM
Become a local ambassador and represent STASHH at the local level.
⏰ Applications will close on Monday 20th October.
Follow the link to apply ➡️ bit.ly/4okyDiM
October 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Are you passionate about Genitourinary Medicine (GUM)?
Become a local ambassador and represent STASHH at the local level.
⏰ Applications will close on Monday 20th October.
Follow the link to apply ➡️ bit.ly/4okyDiM
Become a local ambassador and represent STASHH at the local level.
⏰ Applications will close on Monday 20th October.
Follow the link to apply ➡️ bit.ly/4okyDiM
BASHH warmly welcomes NICE’s approval of long-acting Cabotegravir (CAB-LA) as an HIV prevention option for people who cannot have oral PrEP tablets.
Please read our full statement ➡️ bit.ly/3JbDBiL
Please read our full statement ➡️ bit.ly/3JbDBiL
October 17, 2025 at 8:46 AM
BASHH warmly welcomes NICE’s approval of long-acting Cabotegravir (CAB-LA) as an HIV prevention option for people who cannot have oral PrEP tablets.
Please read our full statement ➡️ bit.ly/3JbDBiL
Please read our full statement ➡️ bit.ly/3JbDBiL
October marks #BlackHistoryMonth, and we asked Dr Eduardo Peres to share his thoughts on the ongoing commitment to reducing health inequalities and celebrating the invaluable contributions of Black healthcare professionals.
💬 Take a look at what he had to say.
💬 Take a look at what he had to say.
October 16, 2025 at 2:01 PM
October marks #BlackHistoryMonth, and we asked Dr Eduardo Peres to share his thoughts on the ongoing commitment to reducing health inequalities and celebrating the invaluable contributions of Black healthcare professionals.
💬 Take a look at what he had to say.
💬 Take a look at what he had to say.
BASHH was delighted to join the IUSTI Europe Congress in Athens last weekend. The BASHH-led Gender & Sexual Minority Health in 2025 symposium explored trans health, intersectionality and allyship.
Thanks to our co-chairs, speakers, and attendees for a thought-provoking event.
Thanks to our co-chairs, speakers, and attendees for a thought-provoking event.
October 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
BASHH was delighted to join the IUSTI Europe Congress in Athens last weekend. The BASHH-led Gender & Sexual Minority Health in 2025 symposium explored trans health, intersectionality and allyship.
Thanks to our co-chairs, speakers, and attendees for a thought-provoking event.
Thanks to our co-chairs, speakers, and attendees for a thought-provoking event.
We welcomed scholars from across Europe to BASHH’s “Bagels and Bugs” breakfast at the IUSTI Europe Congress in Athens.
Over 50 scholars were invited to share ideas, experiences, and their passion for advancing sexual health and HIV medicine.
Thank you to all who joined us ☕🥯
Over 50 scholars were invited to share ideas, experiences, and their passion for advancing sexual health and HIV medicine.
Thank you to all who joined us ☕🥯
October 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM
We welcomed scholars from across Europe to BASHH’s “Bagels and Bugs” breakfast at the IUSTI Europe Congress in Athens.
Over 50 scholars were invited to share ideas, experiences, and their passion for advancing sexual health and HIV medicine.
Thank you to all who joined us ☕🥯
Over 50 scholars were invited to share ideas, experiences, and their passion for advancing sexual health and HIV medicine.
Thank you to all who joined us ☕🥯
👋 Get to know Daron Oram, BASHH's Head of Education and Development!
He’s been working hand-in-hand with members, championing the STI Foundation, and putting real energy into BASHH’s future education strategy.
Read more about his plans here: bit.ly/4n3p47C
He’s been working hand-in-hand with members, championing the STI Foundation, and putting real energy into BASHH’s future education strategy.
Read more about his plans here: bit.ly/4n3p47C
October 8, 2025 at 10:01 AM
👋 Get to know Daron Oram, BASHH's Head of Education and Development!
He’s been working hand-in-hand with members, championing the STI Foundation, and putting real energy into BASHH’s future education strategy.
Read more about his plans here: bit.ly/4n3p47C
He’s been working hand-in-hand with members, championing the STI Foundation, and putting real energy into BASHH’s future education strategy.
Read more about his plans here: bit.ly/4n3p47C
Spaces are filling up quickly for the GUM National Taster Day!
Happening on the 6th October, this event is an opportunity to learn about the specialty, what it entails, and gain insight into common sexual health and HIV scenarios.
Secure your spot now ➡️ bit.ly/460dBPW
Happening on the 6th October, this event is an opportunity to learn about the specialty, what it entails, and gain insight into common sexual health and HIV scenarios.
Secure your spot now ➡️ bit.ly/460dBPW
October 6, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Spaces are filling up quickly for the GUM National Taster Day!
Happening on the 6th October, this event is an opportunity to learn about the specialty, what it entails, and gain insight into common sexual health and HIV scenarios.
Secure your spot now ➡️ bit.ly/460dBPW
Happening on the 6th October, this event is an opportunity to learn about the specialty, what it entails, and gain insight into common sexual health and HIV scenarios.
Secure your spot now ➡️ bit.ly/460dBPW
Our Sexual Health for Gender and Sexual Minorities (GSM) Study Day is back 🎉 We’ve lined up a packed programme tackling key issues for GSM communities.
Hear from @tristanjbarber.bsky.social on why you should join us in Leeds on 7th November.
Book now ➡️ bit.ly/4gIpP3E
Hear from @tristanjbarber.bsky.social on why you should join us in Leeds on 7th November.
Book now ➡️ bit.ly/4gIpP3E
October 4, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Our Sexual Health for Gender and Sexual Minorities (GSM) Study Day is back 🎉 We’ve lined up a packed programme tackling key issues for GSM communities.
Hear from @tristanjbarber.bsky.social on why you should join us in Leeds on 7th November.
Book now ➡️ bit.ly/4gIpP3E
Hear from @tristanjbarber.bsky.social on why you should join us in Leeds on 7th November.
Book now ➡️ bit.ly/4gIpP3E
BASHH recently supported the launch of short films to enhance partner notification.
🎥 Last night, STV News covered the importance of young people getting tested, promoting the value of the short films and interviewing the project leads @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social
bit.ly/48HErOG
🎥 Last night, STV News covered the importance of young people getting tested, promoting the value of the short films and interviewing the project leads @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social
bit.ly/48HErOG
Call for young people to get tested as gonorrhoea rates rise
A report by Public Health Scotland states there has been a 59% increase.
bit.ly
September 30, 2025 at 4:59 PM
BASHH recently supported the launch of short films to enhance partner notification.
🎥 Last night, STV News covered the importance of young people getting tested, promoting the value of the short films and interviewing the project leads @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social
bit.ly/48HErOG
🎥 Last night, STV News covered the importance of young people getting tested, promoting the value of the short films and interviewing the project leads @glasgowcaledonian.bsky.social
bit.ly/48HErOG