British HIV Association
@bhiva.bsky.social
Founded in 1995, BHIVA is the leading UK professional association representing professionals in HIV care.
Media enquiries: Jo Josh 07306 391875 / pr@bhiva.org
Website: www.bhiva.org
Media enquiries: Jo Josh 07306 391875 / pr@bhiva.org
Website: www.bhiva.org
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Check out what's happening in #Birmingham this #WorldAIDSDay on December 1st.
A packed programme of performance art, remembrance and celebration: www.savinglivesuk.com/birmingham-w...
Thank you to @bhiva.bsky.social, @nationaltrust.org.uk, @birminghampride.bsky.social and others for their support.
A packed programme of performance art, remembrance and celebration: www.savinglivesuk.com/birmingham-w...
Thank you to @bhiva.bsky.social, @nationaltrust.org.uk, @birminghampride.bsky.social and others for their support.
Birmingham-based artists join forces for World AIDS Day 2025 - Saving Lives
Birmingham creatives are joining forces to give voice to people living with HIV this year’s World AIDS Day and they want the wider public to pay attention.
www.savinglivesuk.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Check out what's happening in #Birmingham this #WorldAIDSDay on December 1st.
A packed programme of performance art, remembrance and celebration: www.savinglivesuk.com/birmingham-w...
Thank you to @bhiva.bsky.social, @nationaltrust.org.uk, @birminghampride.bsky.social and others for their support.
A packed programme of performance art, remembrance and celebration: www.savinglivesuk.com/birmingham-w...
Thank you to @bhiva.bsky.social, @nationaltrust.org.uk, @birminghampride.bsky.social and others for their support.
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(5/5) Our role is to amplify and support community voices as we take forward our goals, not only of ending new HIV transmissions by 2030 and eliminate HIV related stigma, but also to improve health related quality of life for all people with HIV.
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Who We Are
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November 18, 2025 at 6:45 AM
(5/5) Our role is to amplify and support community voices as we take forward our goals, not only of ending new HIV transmissions by 2030 and eliminate HIV related stigma, but also to improve health related quality of life for all people with HIV.
bhiva.org/about-bhiva/
bhiva.org/about-bhiva/
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(4/5) As the next BHIVA Chair I am committed to continuing support for our world leading educational programmes, conferences, guidelines, and seeing an update to the BHIVA Standards of Care.
Truly this is a time when the phrase 'nothing about us without us' has never been more timely.
Truly this is a time when the phrase 'nothing about us without us' has never been more timely.
November 18, 2025 at 6:44 AM
(4/5) As the next BHIVA Chair I am committed to continuing support for our world leading educational programmes, conferences, guidelines, and seeing an update to the BHIVA Standards of Care.
Truly this is a time when the phrase 'nothing about us without us' has never been more timely.
Truly this is a time when the phrase 'nothing about us without us' has never been more timely.
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(3/5) The next phase of the HIV response in the UK will be different. With testing patterns and migration changing, with increasing PrEP access, with evolving care needs for older people with HIV, with NHS reorganisation in England.
November 18, 2025 at 6:44 AM
(3/5) The next phase of the HIV response in the UK will be different. With testing patterns and migration changing, with increasing PrEP access, with evolving care needs for older people with HIV, with NHS reorganisation in England.
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(2/5) including at every level of @bhiva.bsky.social.
In addition to meeting the needs of healthcare professionals working in HIV, we will continue to seek out the opinions of and include professionals of lived experience, especially those from underrepresented groups.
In addition to meeting the needs of healthcare professionals working in HIV, we will continue to seek out the opinions of and include professionals of lived experience, especially those from underrepresented groups.
Who We Are
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November 18, 2025 at 6:41 AM
(2/5) including at every level of @bhiva.bsky.social.
In addition to meeting the needs of healthcare professionals working in HIV, we will continue to seek out the opinions of and include professionals of lived experience, especially those from underrepresented groups.
In addition to meeting the needs of healthcare professionals working in HIV, we will continue to seek out the opinions of and include professionals of lived experience, especially those from underrepresented groups.
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(1/5) working closely with communities affected by and at risk of HIV is important in the HIV response, but at the core is centring the experiences of our diverse community of people living with HIV. Progress in HIV has been driven by community activism, making inclusion of people with HIV essential
Who We Are
bhiva.org
November 18, 2025 at 6:40 AM
(1/5) working closely with communities affected by and at risk of HIV is important in the HIV response, but at the core is centring the experiences of our diverse community of people living with HIV. Progress in HIV has been driven by community activism, making inclusion of people with HIV essential
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(1/5) as @bhiva.bsky.social Chair after bhiva.org/event/autumn... I would like to see us increase our regional listening. 4 nation involvement in BHIVA and its committees and working groups is important, and aligns with our EEDI work to remove barriers to participation in BHIVA and increase access.
BHIVA Autumn Conference 2025
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November 17, 2025 at 8:11 AM
(1/5) as @bhiva.bsky.social Chair after bhiva.org/event/autumn... I would like to see us increase our regional listening. 4 nation involvement in BHIVA and its committees and working groups is important, and aligns with our EEDI work to remove barriers to participation in BHIVA and increase access.
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Abstract submissions are now open for the joint BHIVA × BASHH Conference 2026! 🧠
Share your HIV or sexual health research for consideration as an oral or poster presentation at this leading event.
Submit your abstract here ➡️ bit.ly/3KVsIT0 @bhiva.bsky.social
Share your HIV or sexual health research for consideration as an oral or poster presentation at this leading event.
Submit your abstract here ➡️ bit.ly/3KVsIT0 @bhiva.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Abstract submissions are now open for the joint BHIVA × BASHH Conference 2026! 🧠
Share your HIV or sexual health research for consideration as an oral or poster presentation at this leading event.
Submit your abstract here ➡️ bit.ly/3KVsIT0 @bhiva.bsky.social
Share your HIV or sexual health research for consideration as an oral or poster presentation at this leading event.
Submit your abstract here ➡️ bit.ly/3KVsIT0 @bhiva.bsky.social
Congratulations to Dr Cara Saxon on her appointment to President-elect of @bashhuk.bsky.social
Many thanks to Professor Matt Phillips on his leadership and vision over these past years.
We look forward to continuing to work closely with our BASHH colleagues.
Many thanks to Professor Matt Phillips on his leadership and vision over these past years.
We look forward to continuing to work closely with our BASHH colleagues.
We are delighted to announce our new Board members, and our new President-elect, Dr Cara Saxon! 📣
Read Cara's reaction, and a comment from outgoing President, Prof. Phillips ⬇️
Visit bit.ly/4qXy6VU to view the newly elected members
Read Cara's reaction, and a comment from outgoing President, Prof. Phillips ⬇️
Visit bit.ly/4qXy6VU to view the newly elected members
November 12, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Congratulations to Dr Cara Saxon on her appointment to President-elect of @bashhuk.bsky.social
Many thanks to Professor Matt Phillips on his leadership and vision over these past years.
We look forward to continuing to work closely with our BASHH colleagues.
Many thanks to Professor Matt Phillips on his leadership and vision over these past years.
We look forward to continuing to work closely with our BASHH colleagues.
Go global at the BHIVA Autumn conference! 🌍
With perspectives from 3 great speakers:
- Lee Abdelfadil, UNAIDS
- Prof Maryam Shahmanesh, UCL
- Mitchell Warren, Executive Director of the AVAC.
Early Bird registration closes 14 November! 🐦 ⏰
Register here: bit.ly/BH-AUT
With perspectives from 3 great speakers:
- Lee Abdelfadil, UNAIDS
- Prof Maryam Shahmanesh, UCL
- Mitchell Warren, Executive Director of the AVAC.
Early Bird registration closes 14 November! 🐦 ⏰
Register here: bit.ly/BH-AUT
November 7, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Go global at the BHIVA Autumn conference! 🌍
With perspectives from 3 great speakers:
- Lee Abdelfadil, UNAIDS
- Prof Maryam Shahmanesh, UCL
- Mitchell Warren, Executive Director of the AVAC.
Early Bird registration closes 14 November! 🐦 ⏰
Register here: bit.ly/BH-AUT
With perspectives from 3 great speakers:
- Lee Abdelfadil, UNAIDS
- Prof Maryam Shahmanesh, UCL
- Mitchell Warren, Executive Director of the AVAC.
Early Bird registration closes 14 November! 🐦 ⏰
Register here: bit.ly/BH-AUT
Prof Yvonne Gilleece, Chair of the British HIV Association said:
“The British HIV Association (BHIVA) is delighted to see that funding for this has now been approved, and welcomes the announcement from NICE that injectable HIV prevention treatment will now be available to NHS patients...
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“The British HIV Association (BHIVA) is delighted to see that funding for this has now been approved, and welcomes the announcement from NICE that injectable HIV prevention treatment will now be available to NHS patients...
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Overview | Cabotegravir for preventing HIV-1 in adults and young people | Guidance | NICE
www.nice.org.uk
November 5, 2025 at 11:15 AM
Prof Yvonne Gilleece, Chair of the British HIV Association said:
“The British HIV Association (BHIVA) is delighted to see that funding for this has now been approved, and welcomes the announcement from NICE that injectable HIV prevention treatment will now be available to NHS patients...
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“The British HIV Association (BHIVA) is delighted to see that funding for this has now been approved, and welcomes the announcement from NICE that injectable HIV prevention treatment will now be available to NHS patients...
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“Evaluation of the psychometric properties of the Episodic #Disability Questionnaire (EDQ) among women living with #HIV in the United Kingdom: a self-reported repeated measure study”
www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...
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“Evaluation of the psychometric properties of the Episodic #Disability Questionnaire (EDQ) among women living with #HIV in the United Kingdom: a self-reported repeated measure study”
www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...
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Evaluation of the psychometric properties of the Episodic Disability Questionnaire (EDQ) among women living with HIV in the United Kingdom: a self-reported repeated measure study
Background Disability is an increasingly common health outcome as women age with HIV and multimorbidity. The Episodic Disability Questionnaire (EDQ) measures the presence, severity, and episodic natur...
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November 4, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Pre-Print available during peer-review
“Evaluation of the psychometric properties of the Episodic #Disability Questionnaire (EDQ) among women living with #HIV in the United Kingdom: a self-reported repeated measure study”
www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...
@bhiva.bsky.social @sophiaforum.bsky.social
“Evaluation of the psychometric properties of the Episodic #Disability Questionnaire (EDQ) among women living with #HIV in the United Kingdom: a self-reported repeated measure study”
www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1...
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#BHIVA issues update to #HIV guidelines for adults. We explain the main changes here:
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#HIVsky #HIVguidelines #HIVtreatment #HIVpositive #PLWH #HIVscience #Undetectable #UequalsU #InjectableART #LongActingART #abacavir #cabotegravir @bhiva.bsky.social @bashhuk.bsky.social
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#HIVsky #HIVguidelines #HIVtreatment #HIVpositive #PLWH #HIVscience #Undetectable #UequalsU #InjectableART #LongActingART #abacavir #cabotegravir @bhiva.bsky.social @bashhuk.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 4:07 PM
#BHIVA issues update to #HIV guidelines for adults. We explain the main changes here:
i-base.info/htb/52587
#HIVsky #HIVguidelines #HIVtreatment #HIVpositive #PLWH #HIVscience #Undetectable #UequalsU #InjectableART #LongActingART #abacavir #cabotegravir @bhiva.bsky.social @bashhuk.bsky.social
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#HIVsky #HIVguidelines #HIVtreatment #HIVpositive #PLWH #HIVscience #Undetectable #UequalsU #InjectableART #LongActingART #abacavir #cabotegravir @bhiva.bsky.social @bashhuk.bsky.social
BHIVA would like to remind eligible groups to come forward for #mpox vaccination - as UKHSA becomes aware of small numbers of locally-acquired cases of clade Ib mpox in the USA, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands and Portugal. 💉 🦠
More here: www.gov.uk/government/n...
More here: www.gov.uk/government/n...
October 27, 2025 at 7:12 PM
BHIVA would like to remind eligible groups to come forward for #mpox vaccination - as UKHSA becomes aware of small numbers of locally-acquired cases of clade Ib mpox in the USA, Spain, Italy, the Netherlands and Portugal. 💉 🦠
More here: www.gov.uk/government/n...
More here: www.gov.uk/government/n...
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WHO statement on autism-related issues
The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes that there is currently no conclusive scientific evidence confirming a possible link between #autism and use of acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) during pregnancy
Full statement bit.ly/47YsgwI
The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes that there is currently no conclusive scientific evidence confirming a possible link between #autism and use of acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) during pregnancy
Full statement bit.ly/47YsgwI
September 24, 2025 at 8:16 AM
WHO statement on autism-related issues
The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes that there is currently no conclusive scientific evidence confirming a possible link between #autism and use of acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) during pregnancy
Full statement bit.ly/47YsgwI
The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes that there is currently no conclusive scientific evidence confirming a possible link between #autism and use of acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) during pregnancy
Full statement bit.ly/47YsgwI
There is *no evidence* that taking paracetamol during conception, pregnancy or breastfeeding causes autism in children.
It is important that pregnant people have access to safe and appropriate pain relief.
For more information see the NHS statement below:
www.nhs.uk/medicines/pa...
It is important that pregnant people have access to safe and appropriate pain relief.
For more information see the NHS statement below:
www.nhs.uk/medicines/pa...
Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility while taking paracetamol for adults
NHS medicines information on paracetamol and whether you can take it while pregnant or breastfeeding.
www.nhs.uk
September 24, 2025 at 12:04 PM
There is *no evidence* that taking paracetamol during conception, pregnancy or breastfeeding causes autism in children.
It is important that pregnant people have access to safe and appropriate pain relief.
For more information see the NHS statement below:
www.nhs.uk/medicines/pa...
It is important that pregnant people have access to safe and appropriate pain relief.
For more information see the NHS statement below:
www.nhs.uk/medicines/pa...
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In "this shouldn't need saying but here we are" news:
Paracetamol, used as directed, remains safe for use during conception, pregnancy & into later life.
There is NO LINK between #paracetamol and #autism.
To state otherwise, so publicly, is both disingenuous and dangerous - to women especially.
Paracetamol, used as directed, remains safe for use during conception, pregnancy & into later life.
There is NO LINK between #paracetamol and #autism.
To state otherwise, so publicly, is both disingenuous and dangerous - to women especially.
a poster for the outlaws shows a woman with her eyes closed
Alt: A woman in a red jacket tilts her head and says "Don't listen to them".
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September 23, 2025 at 12:23 PM
In "this shouldn't need saying but here we are" news:
Paracetamol, used as directed, remains safe for use during conception, pregnancy & into later life.
There is NO LINK between #paracetamol and #autism.
To state otherwise, so publicly, is both disingenuous and dangerous - to women especially.
Paracetamol, used as directed, remains safe for use during conception, pregnancy & into later life.
There is NO LINK between #paracetamol and #autism.
To state otherwise, so publicly, is both disingenuous and dangerous - to women especially.
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We are still recruiting for our #beyondtheclinic survey. Deadline is Friday 19 September, so please get a response in for your sexual health service ASAP! 🚨
You can complete the survey here: bit.ly/40weNaX #studyparticipants
@bashhuk.bsky.social @bhiva.bsky.social @cosrh.org
Beyond the Clinic Survey | SHARE Research Collaborative
A survey to understand the breadth and scale of issues which may impact equitable implementation of CAB-LA outside of sexual health clinics in the UK.
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September 5, 2025 at 9:33 AM
We are still recruiting for our #beyondtheclinic survey. Deadline is Friday 19 September, so please get a response in for your sexual health service ASAP! 🚨
You can complete the survey here: bit.ly/40weNaX #studyparticipants
@bashhuk.bsky.social @bhiva.bsky.social @cosrh.org
BHIVA Conference News!
Early bird registration rates for the 2025 BHIVA Autumn Conference (Friday 28 November) will close on Tuesday 28 October, register at: bhiva.org/event/autumn...
Discounted rates for ALL members!
Membership rates and benefits can be found here bhiva.org/membership/
Early bird registration rates for the 2025 BHIVA Autumn Conference (Friday 28 November) will close on Tuesday 28 October, register at: bhiva.org/event/autumn...
Discounted rates for ALL members!
Membership rates and benefits can be found here bhiva.org/membership/
September 5, 2025 at 9:17 AM
BHIVA Conference News!
Early bird registration rates for the 2025 BHIVA Autumn Conference (Friday 28 November) will close on Tuesday 28 October, register at: bhiva.org/event/autumn...
Discounted rates for ALL members!
Membership rates and benefits can be found here bhiva.org/membership/
Early bird registration rates for the 2025 BHIVA Autumn Conference (Friday 28 November) will close on Tuesday 28 October, register at: bhiva.org/event/autumn...
Discounted rates for ALL members!
Membership rates and benefits can be found here bhiva.org/membership/
BHIVA are pleased to share our updated BHIVA Standards of Psychological Support for Adults Living with HIV.
By embedding psychological support within HIV care, these Standards help ensure all adults living with HIV receive the support needed to thrive.
bhiva.org/clinical-sta...
#HIVsky #IDsky
By embedding psychological support within HIV care, these Standards help ensure all adults living with HIV receive the support needed to thrive.
bhiva.org/clinical-sta...
#HIVsky #IDsky
August 22, 2025 at 9:48 AM
BHIVA are pleased to share our updated BHIVA Standards of Psychological Support for Adults Living with HIV.
By embedding psychological support within HIV care, these Standards help ensure all adults living with HIV receive the support needed to thrive.
bhiva.org/clinical-sta...
#HIVsky #IDsky
By embedding psychological support within HIV care, these Standards help ensure all adults living with HIV receive the support needed to thrive.
bhiva.org/clinical-sta...
#HIVsky #IDsky
Know a UK healthcare professional, researcher or HIV community member who always goes that extra mile?
We’re not looking for people who’ve got a platform but for #UnsungHeroes that go under the radar.
Let’s get them the thanks and recognition that they deserve!
bhiva.org/unsung-heroe...
We’re not looking for people who’ve got a platform but for #UnsungHeroes that go under the radar.
Let’s get them the thanks and recognition that they deserve!
bhiva.org/unsung-heroe...
Unsung Heroes Awards 2025 – call for entries!
bhiva.org
August 15, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Know a UK healthcare professional, researcher or HIV community member who always goes that extra mile?
We’re not looking for people who’ve got a platform but for #UnsungHeroes that go under the radar.
Let’s get them the thanks and recognition that they deserve!
bhiva.org/unsung-heroe...
We’re not looking for people who’ve got a platform but for #UnsungHeroes that go under the radar.
Let’s get them the thanks and recognition that they deserve!
bhiva.org/unsung-heroe...
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There’s never been a more important time to tell your MP and the UK Minister for Equalities why it’s essential that trans people can still be included in everyday services. Use our tool and get in touch in 2 minutes: www.scottishtrans.org/emailfortran... 🏳️⚧️
July 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM
There’s never been a more important time to tell your MP and the UK Minister for Equalities why it’s essential that trans people can still be included in everyday services. Use our tool and get in touch in 2 minutes: www.scottishtrans.org/emailfortran... 🏳️⚧️
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Exciting opportunity to come and work with our team!
Senior Clinical Fellow in HIV Medicine - note *SIX* months!
www.royalfree.nhs.uk/working-here...
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@bashhuk.bsky.social
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Senior Clinical Fellow in HIV Medicine - note *SIX* months!
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@bashhuk.bsky.social
@hivta.bsky.social
Our current vacancies | Royal Free London
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July 23, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Exciting opportunity to come and work with our team!
Senior Clinical Fellow in HIV Medicine - note *SIX* months!
www.royalfree.nhs.uk/working-here...
@bhiva.bsky.social
@bashhuk.bsky.social
@hivta.bsky.social
Senior Clinical Fellow in HIV Medicine - note *SIX* months!
www.royalfree.nhs.uk/working-here...
@bhiva.bsky.social
@bashhuk.bsky.social
@hivta.bsky.social
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We developed the study together with 17 amazing community members reflecting experiences from 17 European countries.
The wonderful @angelinanamiba.bsky.social
co-chaired the co-design process and the brilliant
@matthewhodson.bsky.social
was our external scrutineer.
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The wonderful @angelinanamiba.bsky.social
co-chaired the co-design process and the brilliant
@matthewhodson.bsky.social
was our external scrutineer.
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July 22, 2025 at 10:23 AM
We developed the study together with 17 amazing community members reflecting experiences from 17 European countries.
The wonderful @angelinanamiba.bsky.social
co-chaired the co-design process and the brilliant
@matthewhodson.bsky.social
was our external scrutineer.
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The wonderful @angelinanamiba.bsky.social
co-chaired the co-design process and the brilliant
@matthewhodson.bsky.social
was our external scrutineer.
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Our latest study 'ASK US Europe' is live and open to recruitment for people living with HIV in Europe who are on ART!
Please share widely across your networks in Europe and the UK.
bit.ly/4m5ktRm
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Please share widely across your networks in Europe and the UK.
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Ask Us Europe
This survey aims to gather insights from the perspective of people living with HIV on discussions with HIV healthcare provider about new HIV treatments.
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July 22, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Our latest study 'ASK US Europe' is live and open to recruitment for people living with HIV in Europe who are on ART!
Please share widely across your networks in Europe and the UK.
bit.ly/4m5ktRm
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Please share widely across your networks in Europe and the UK.
bit.ly/4m5ktRm
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