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/
Through the BSIG platform, you can access curated resources covering key areas of sexual health — from performing microscopy to understanding governance in sexual health laboratories.
Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/46VTIdz
Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/46VTIdz
November 27, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Through the BSIG platform, you can access curated resources covering key areas of sexual health — from performing microscopy to understanding governance in sexual health laboratories.
Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/46VTIdz
Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/46VTIdz
📣 We’re excited to share the report on BASHH’s Equity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EEDI) review.
Embedding EEDI principles is essential to advancing excellence in genitourinary medicine, sexual health and HIV care.
View the full report here: bit.ly/49FPwjZ
Embedding EEDI principles is essential to advancing excellence in genitourinary medicine, sexual health and HIV care.
View the full report here: bit.ly/49FPwjZ
November 26, 2025 at 11:57 AM
📣 We’re excited to share the report on BASHH’s Equity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EEDI) review.
Embedding EEDI principles is essential to advancing excellence in genitourinary medicine, sexual health and HIV care.
View the full report here: bit.ly/49FPwjZ
Embedding EEDI principles is essential to advancing excellence in genitourinary medicine, sexual health and HIV care.
View the full report here: bit.ly/49FPwjZ
#WorldAIDSDay2025 is just one week away!
Show your support for people living with HIV worldwide by wearing a red ribbon - a symbol of solidarity and commitment to ending HIV for good.
Find out how to get involved, donate, or fundraise ➡️ bit.ly/4h46rOi @NAT_AIDS_Trust
Show your support for people living with HIV worldwide by wearing a red ribbon - a symbol of solidarity and commitment to ending HIV for good.
Find out how to get involved, donate, or fundraise ➡️ bit.ly/4h46rOi @NAT_AIDS_Trust
November 24, 2025 at 12:01 PM
#WorldAIDSDay2025 is just one week away!
Show your support for people living with HIV worldwide by wearing a red ribbon - a symbol of solidarity and commitment to ending HIV for good.
Find out how to get involved, donate, or fundraise ➡️ bit.ly/4h46rOi @NAT_AIDS_Trust
Show your support for people living with HIV worldwide by wearing a red ribbon - a symbol of solidarity and commitment to ending HIV for good.
Find out how to get involved, donate, or fundraise ➡️ bit.ly/4h46rOi @NAT_AIDS_Trust
It’s World AMR Awareness Week 💊
This global campaign raises awareness of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the importance of best practice across healthcare.
The BASHH Bacterial SIG promotes the highest standards in managing bacterial STIs.
Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/48J8lCm
This global campaign raises awareness of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the importance of best practice across healthcare.
The BASHH Bacterial SIG promotes the highest standards in managing bacterial STIs.
Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/48J8lCm
November 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM
It’s World AMR Awareness Week 💊
This global campaign raises awareness of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the importance of best practice across healthcare.
The BASHH Bacterial SIG promotes the highest standards in managing bacterial STIs.
Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/48J8lCm
This global campaign raises awareness of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the importance of best practice across healthcare.
The BASHH Bacterial SIG promotes the highest standards in managing bacterial STIs.
Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/48J8lCm
BASHH responded to the Women and Equalities Committee’s new report, which highlights alarming rises in HIV diagnoses among women and minority ethnic communities, and warns that sexual health services are “extremely stretched”.
Read our full statement on the publication ➡️ bit.ly/4iajaQn
Read our full statement on the publication ➡️ bit.ly/4iajaQn
November 19, 2025 at 9:11 AM
BASHH responded to the Women and Equalities Committee’s new report, which highlights alarming rises in HIV diagnoses among women and minority ethnic communities, and warns that sexual health services are “extremely stretched”.
Read our full statement on the publication ➡️ bit.ly/4iajaQn
Read our full statement on the publication ➡️ bit.ly/4iajaQn
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our @bhiva.bsky.social Autumn Conference is coming up!
bhiva.org/event/autumn...
But also, Spring is just around the corner! And it's a joint meeting with BHIVA and @bashhuk.bsky.social 🤩
Save the dates - 27-29th April 2026
Abstract submission open until 19th January
bhiva.org/event/bhiva-...
bhiva.org/event/autumn...
But also, Spring is just around the corner! And it's a joint meeting with BHIVA and @bashhuk.bsky.social 🤩
Save the dates - 27-29th April 2026
Abstract submission open until 19th January
bhiva.org/event/bhiva-...
6th Joint Conference of BHIVA with BASHH
bhiva.org
November 19, 2025 at 5:28 AM
our @bhiva.bsky.social Autumn Conference is coming up!
bhiva.org/event/autumn...
But also, Spring is just around the corner! And it's a joint meeting with BHIVA and @bashhuk.bsky.social 🤩
Save the dates - 27-29th April 2026
Abstract submission open until 19th January
bhiva.org/event/bhiva-...
bhiva.org/event/autumn...
But also, Spring is just around the corner! And it's a joint meeting with BHIVA and @bashhuk.bsky.social 🤩
Save the dates - 27-29th April 2026
Abstract submission open until 19th January
bhiva.org/event/bhiva-...
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
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 5:13 PM
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
Registration is now open!
The Sparrow & Eagles Clinical Leadership Course 2025 is a two-day event at the Kings Fund, designed to support professional development for GUM, SRH, and ID clinicians (ST5/6 & consultants).
Register now ➡️ bit.ly/4hjq6u8
The Sparrow & Eagles Clinical Leadership Course 2025 is a two-day event at the Kings Fund, designed to support professional development for GUM, SRH, and ID clinicians (ST5/6 & consultants).
Register now ➡️ bit.ly/4hjq6u8
November 12, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Registration is now open!
The Sparrow & Eagles Clinical Leadership Course 2025 is a two-day event at the Kings Fund, designed to support professional development for GUM, SRH, and ID clinicians (ST5/6 & consultants).
Register now ➡️ bit.ly/4hjq6u8
The Sparrow & Eagles Clinical Leadership Course 2025 is a two-day event at the Kings Fund, designed to support professional development for GUM, SRH, and ID clinicians (ST5/6 & consultants).
Register now ➡️ bit.ly/4hjq6u8
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