Rachel Hayward
@rachelhayward01.bsky.social
Specialist Doctor in Integrated Sexual Health and HIV at MPFT (Stoke-on-Trent). (she/her)
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The Mildmay Cook Book, developed by final‑year KCL MSc Dietetics students, is now available to download. Every recipe is clearly written, uses accessible ingredients, and supports recovery with balanced nutrition.
Start cooking better on a budget today: www.mildmay.nhs.uk/dietetics
Start cooking better on a budget today: www.mildmay.nhs.uk/dietetics
October 24, 2025 at 12:21 PM
The Mildmay Cook Book, developed by final‑year KCL MSc Dietetics students, is now available to download. Every recipe is clearly written, uses accessible ingredients, and supports recovery with balanced nutrition.
Start cooking better on a budget today: www.mildmay.nhs.uk/dietetics
Start cooking better on a budget today: www.mildmay.nhs.uk/dietetics
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Over 100 SAS doctors in sexual health attended the 28th Annual BASHH SAS Doctors’ Conference in Manchester.
The conference was an opportunity for GUM clinicians to come together for clinical updates, interactive workshops and reflective practice.
The conference was an opportunity for GUM clinicians to come together for clinical updates, interactive workshops and reflective practice.
September 15, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Over 100 SAS doctors in sexual health attended the 28th Annual BASHH SAS Doctors’ Conference in Manchester.
The conference was an opportunity for GUM clinicians to come together for clinical updates, interactive workshops and reflective practice.
The conference was an opportunity for GUM clinicians to come together for clinical updates, interactive workshops and reflective practice.
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An analysis has found that the risk of vertical HIV transmission – from mother to child during pregnancy or delivery – is zero when a mother has a fully suppressed viral load from conception until after giving birth
U=U applies for some pregnancies, but not breastfeeding
The risk of vertical HIV transmission – from mother to child during pregnancy or delivery – is zero when a mother has a fully suppressed viral load from the time of conception until after giving birth, an analysis combining 138 studies and 82,723 month-infant pairs has concluded.
The analysis found that if viral load is above 50 copies but below 1000 copies during pregnancy, the risk of vertical transmission is approximately one in 77 – in other words, for every 77 pregnancies where viral load is detectable but below 1000 copies, one will result in vertical HIV transmission.
www.aidsmap.com
September 8, 2025 at 10:46 AM
An analysis has found that the risk of vertical HIV transmission – from mother to child during pregnancy or delivery – is zero when a mother has a fully suppressed viral load from conception until after giving birth
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“Investment in high-quality biomedical research is not optional; it is an economic and moral imperative, a point now belatedly acknowledged in the UK’s ME/CFS Delivery Plan”
My Rapid response in the BMJ today
www.bmj.com/content/390/...
My Rapid response in the BMJ today
www.bmj.com/content/390/...
Investment in care and clinical trials in long covid is an economic and moral imperative
www.bmj.com
August 19, 2025 at 9:16 AM
“Investment in high-quality biomedical research is not optional; it is an economic and moral imperative, a point now belatedly acknowledged in the UK’s ME/CFS Delivery Plan”
My Rapid response in the BMJ today
www.bmj.com/content/390/...
My Rapid response in the BMJ today
www.bmj.com/content/390/...
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The much anticipated DO-IT trial shows no impact of switch from TAF + INSTI to DOR (with TAF or TDF) on weight in people with obesity. Considering switching ART only to address weight change? DON'T DO-IT.....
#IAS2025
@iasociety.bsky.social
#IAS2025
@iasociety.bsky.social
July 15, 2025 at 3:12 PM
The much anticipated DO-IT trial shows no impact of switch from TAF + INSTI to DOR (with TAF or TDF) on weight in people with obesity. Considering switching ART only to address weight change? DON'T DO-IT.....
#IAS2025
@iasociety.bsky.social
#IAS2025
@iasociety.bsky.social
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HIV has changed.
Yet misinformation and stigma still remain.
Ensure you are up to date with the latest advancements in #HIV and let your friends know too
nat.org.uk/about-hiv...
Yet misinformation and stigma still remain.
Ensure you are up to date with the latest advancements in #HIV and let your friends know too
nat.org.uk/about-hiv...
July 13, 2025 at 10:00 AM
HIV has changed.
Yet misinformation and stigma still remain.
Ensure you are up to date with the latest advancements in #HIV and let your friends know too
nat.org.uk/about-hiv...
Yet misinformation and stigma still remain.
Ensure you are up to date with the latest advancements in #HIV and let your friends know too
nat.org.uk/about-hiv...
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Are you a healthcare professional in the UK caring for people living with HIV aged over 50?
What are the important issues for you & your patients?
We are creating a bank of research questions to bring to a workshop to prioritise research in this area.
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/socs/have-...
What are the important issues for you & your patients?
We are creating a bank of research questions to bring to a workshop to prioritise research in this area.
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/socs/have-...
May 1, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Are you a healthcare professional in the UK caring for people living with HIV aged over 50?
What are the important issues for you & your patients?
We are creating a bank of research questions to bring to a workshop to prioritise research in this area.
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/socs/have-...
What are the important issues for you & your patients?
We are creating a bank of research questions to bring to a workshop to prioritise research in this area.
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/socs/have-...
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The UK's #HIV response is failing women.
In 2023, new cases increased the most in heterosexual women, but they are less likely to be offered or to take a test. Too many are diagnosed with HIV late, when it is more likely to have affected their health.
In 2023, new cases increased the most in heterosexual women, but they are less likely to be offered or to take a test. Too many are diagnosed with HIV late, when it is more likely to have affected their health.
April 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The UK's #HIV response is failing women.
In 2023, new cases increased the most in heterosexual women, but they are less likely to be offered or to take a test. Too many are diagnosed with HIV late, when it is more likely to have affected their health.
In 2023, new cases increased the most in heterosexual women, but they are less likely to be offered or to take a test. Too many are diagnosed with HIV late, when it is more likely to have affected their health.
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Volunteers wanted! , Are you a sexually active woman who might benefit from #PrEP ?
@profygilleece.bsky.social
@profchloeorkin.bsky.social @drlaurajwaters.bsky.social
@drrageshri.bsky.social
@savinglives.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
@profygilleece.bsky.social
@profchloeorkin.bsky.social @drlaurajwaters.bsky.social
@drrageshri.bsky.social
@savinglives.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Women offered jabs in HIV prevention trial
Project leaders are looking for participants in Birmingham, Manchester, London and Brighton.
www.bbc.co.uk
April 18, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Volunteers wanted! , Are you a sexually active woman who might benefit from #PrEP ?
@profygilleece.bsky.social
@profchloeorkin.bsky.social @drlaurajwaters.bsky.social
@drrageshri.bsky.social
@savinglives.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
@profygilleece.bsky.social
@profchloeorkin.bsky.social @drlaurajwaters.bsky.social
@drrageshri.bsky.social
@savinglives.bsky.social
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Access to #FormulaMilk gives each child the best start in life to build #HopefulFutures
This #WorldHealthDay, we renew the call to improve access to free #InfantFormula for parents living with #HIV by moving to a prescription model, to make it easier to support their children.
This #WorldHealthDay, we renew the call to improve access to free #InfantFormula for parents living with #HIV by moving to a prescription model, to make it easier to support their children.
April 7, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Access to #FormulaMilk gives each child the best start in life to build #HopefulFutures
This #WorldHealthDay, we renew the call to improve access to free #InfantFormula for parents living with #HIV by moving to a prescription model, to make it easier to support their children.
This #WorldHealthDay, we renew the call to improve access to free #InfantFormula for parents living with #HIV by moving to a prescription model, to make it easier to support their children.
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SAS CONTENT ALERT!
NHS Employers has launched a hub to support the creation of Specialists.
Progression to this senior role should be a normal expectation within a SAS career. Seniority, and autonomy should be normal career goals.
This is one of the #SASsix.
www.nhsemployers.org/specialist-g...
NHS Employers has launched a hub to support the creation of Specialists.
Progression to this senior role should be a normal expectation within a SAS career. Seniority, and autonomy should be normal career goals.
This is one of the #SASsix.
www.nhsemployers.org/specialist-g...
Specialist grade information and resources
Details about the specialist grade, role responsibilities, recruiting to the grade and how you can support this important part of the SAS workforce.
www.nhsemployers.org
April 3, 2025 at 8:03 AM
SAS CONTENT ALERT!
NHS Employers has launched a hub to support the creation of Specialists.
Progression to this senior role should be a normal expectation within a SAS career. Seniority, and autonomy should be normal career goals.
This is one of the #SASsix.
www.nhsemployers.org/specialist-g...
NHS Employers has launched a hub to support the creation of Specialists.
Progression to this senior role should be a normal expectation within a SAS career. Seniority, and autonomy should be normal career goals.
This is one of the #SASsix.
www.nhsemployers.org/specialist-g...
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We warmly welcomes the Government announcement that emergency contraception (EC) will be made available free of charge from community pharmacies in England from now on. This is a vital step in removing cost and access barriers that have long prevented many women from obtaining the care they need.
FSRH welcomes the expansion of free emergency contraception access in pharmacies
The Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health (FSRH) warmly welcomes the Government announcement that emergency contraception (EC) will be made available free of charge from community pharmacies in En...
www.fsrh.org
March 31, 2025 at 9:55 AM
We warmly welcomes the Government announcement that emergency contraception (EC) will be made available free of charge from community pharmacies in England from now on. This is a vital step in removing cost and access barriers that have long prevented many women from obtaining the care they need.
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Thank you to the @rcem.ac.uk for having me to speak at your annual conference. 2 key take home messages
1 The concept of U=U “A person living with HIV with an Undetectable viral load “CANNOT” transmit HIV to their sexual Partners & 2 OPT out BBV testing in the ED works!
#MedSky #EMsky #UequalsU
1 The concept of U=U “A person living with HIV with an Undetectable viral load “CANNOT” transmit HIV to their sexual Partners & 2 OPT out BBV testing in the ED works!
#MedSky #EMsky #UequalsU
March 29, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Thank you to the @rcem.ac.uk for having me to speak at your annual conference. 2 key take home messages
1 The concept of U=U “A person living with HIV with an Undetectable viral load “CANNOT” transmit HIV to their sexual Partners & 2 OPT out BBV testing in the ED works!
#MedSky #EMsky #UequalsU
1 The concept of U=U “A person living with HIV with an Undetectable viral load “CANNOT” transmit HIV to their sexual Partners & 2 OPT out BBV testing in the ED works!
#MedSky #EMsky #UequalsU
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SPEAR - a new study by UCL, CNWL NHS and @thelovetankcic.bsky.social is investigating the impact of #DoxyPEP (use of Doxycycline to prevent STIs after sex) on the gut microbiome 💊🔬
Participants can now apply - with incentives available.
More here: www.beyondpositive.org/2025/03/27/d...
Participants can now apply - with incentives available.
More here: www.beyondpositive.org/2025/03/27/d...
UK DoxyPEP study recruiting participants - beyondpositive
SPEAR, a new study in the UK, is investigating the effect of DoxyPEP on the gut microbiome. The study is now recruiting participants.
www.beyondpositive.org
March 27, 2025 at 10:51 AM
SPEAR - a new study by UCL, CNWL NHS and @thelovetankcic.bsky.social is investigating the impact of #DoxyPEP (use of Doxycycline to prevent STIs after sex) on the gut microbiome 💊🔬
Participants can now apply - with incentives available.
More here: www.beyondpositive.org/2025/03/27/d...
Participants can now apply - with incentives available.
More here: www.beyondpositive.org/2025/03/27/d...
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When patients are not heard by their doctors there can be devastating consequences.
So why does this happen & what can be done to address it?
On the cover, Dr Rageshri Dhairyawan explores this question.
Read her full essay & more: tinyurl.com/5c7xwj2e @drrageshri.bsky.social
So why does this happen & what can be done to address it?
On the cover, Dr Rageshri Dhairyawan explores this question.
Read her full essay & more: tinyurl.com/5c7xwj2e @drrageshri.bsky.social
February 14, 2025 at 12:10 PM
When patients are not heard by their doctors there can be devastating consequences.
So why does this happen & what can be done to address it?
On the cover, Dr Rageshri Dhairyawan explores this question.
Read her full essay & more: tinyurl.com/5c7xwj2e @drrageshri.bsky.social
So why does this happen & what can be done to address it?
On the cover, Dr Rageshri Dhairyawan explores this question.
Read her full essay & more: tinyurl.com/5c7xwj2e @drrageshri.bsky.social
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Kicking off National HIV Testing Week by making history!
Sir Keir Starmer has become the first UK Prime Minister & G7 leader to ever take a public HIV test.
This week, anyone in England can order a free HIV self-test, just like the Prime Minister.
Get yours at startswithme.org.uk
Sir Keir Starmer has become the first UK Prime Minister & G7 leader to ever take a public HIV test.
This week, anyone in England can order a free HIV self-test, just like the Prime Minister.
Get yours at startswithme.org.uk
February 10, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Kicking off National HIV Testing Week by making history!
Sir Keir Starmer has become the first UK Prime Minister & G7 leader to ever take a public HIV test.
This week, anyone in England can order a free HIV self-test, just like the Prime Minister.
Get yours at startswithme.org.uk
Sir Keir Starmer has become the first UK Prime Minister & G7 leader to ever take a public HIV test.
This week, anyone in England can order a free HIV self-test, just like the Prime Minister.
Get yours at startswithme.org.uk
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National HIV Testing Week starts on Monday!
Testing is the only way to know your HIV status. Whatever the result, it helps you stay in control of your health.
Learn more and grab your FREE test kit at https://bit.ly/3VQiG8e
Testing is the only way to know your HIV status. Whatever the result, it helps you stay in control of your health.
Learn more and grab your FREE test kit at https://bit.ly/3VQiG8e
February 6, 2025 at 7:36 PM
National HIV Testing Week starts on Monday!
Testing is the only way to know your HIV status. Whatever the result, it helps you stay in control of your health.
Learn more and grab your FREE test kit at https://bit.ly/3VQiG8e
Testing is the only way to know your HIV status. Whatever the result, it helps you stay in control of your health.
Learn more and grab your FREE test kit at https://bit.ly/3VQiG8e
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In November '23, the UK Joint Scientific Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) recommended the use of MenB vaccine to prevent gonorrhoea in people who are more likely to get an STI.
That recommendation is still waiting to be implemented.
www.queerhealth.info/projects/menb
That recommendation is still waiting to be implemented.
www.queerhealth.info/projects/menb
MenB: A gonorrhoea vaccine? — QueerHealth
www.queerhealth.info
January 28, 2025 at 9:41 AM
In November '23, the UK Joint Scientific Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) recommended the use of MenB vaccine to prevent gonorrhoea in people who are more likely to get an STI.
That recommendation is still waiting to be implemented.
www.queerhealth.info/projects/menb
That recommendation is still waiting to be implemented.
www.queerhealth.info/projects/menb
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Evening all.
You'd be doing me a huge favour by following @sascollective.com. We are trying to make the world a better place for a marginalised and increasing group of doctors.
We are trying to maintain the momentum we had on other platforms, and we need your help!
#SASsix
You'd be doing me a huge favour by following @sascollective.com. We are trying to make the world a better place for a marginalised and increasing group of doctors.
We are trying to maintain the momentum we had on other platforms, and we need your help!
#SASsix
January 21, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Evening all.
You'd be doing me a huge favour by following @sascollective.com. We are trying to make the world a better place for a marginalised and increasing group of doctors.
We are trying to maintain the momentum we had on other platforms, and we need your help!
#SASsix
You'd be doing me a huge favour by following @sascollective.com. We are trying to make the world a better place for a marginalised and increasing group of doctors.
We are trying to maintain the momentum we had on other platforms, and we need your help!
#SASsix