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Garry Brough @garrybrough.bsky.social · Sep 2

Excited to see the potential for a louder and more visible #GreenParty presence in UK politics under the leadership of @zackpolanski.bsky.social.
Here's to prioritising care and humanity at a time when the UK is sinking into hatred.

The London Economic @thelondoneconomic.bsky.social · Sep 2

Zack Polanski has been elected the new leader of the Green Party in a landslide win

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Garry Brough @garrybrough.bsky.social · Jun 13

I'm so grateful and honoured to have been entrusted by the @nhivna.bsky.social Executive to be Chair of the #nhivna2025 conference. You will not find a more dedicated, passionate and empathic group of people as #HIV nurses. Sad to step down from the Exec, but looking forward to being a punter in '26

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Garry Brough @garrybrough.bsky.social · Jun 12

Great presentation from James from @nat.org.uk about the findings of the @hivoutcomes.bsky.social research on the financial crisis facing the #HIV voluntary sector, who provide an essential complement to clinical care, particularly in providing #PeerSupport. #NHIVNA2025

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Garry Brough @garrybrough.bsky.social · Jun 12

Great opening session for day 2 of @nhivna.bsky.social, exploring the successes and challenges of opt-out ED BBV testing in Brighton, Blackpool, Nottingham and Leeds. Post diagnosis opt-out #HIV #PeerSupport not available in all sites yet, though. #nhivna2025

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Garry Brough @garrybrough.bsky.social · Jun 11

In #HIV services in the 80's and 90's we were used to talking about end of life care, but with effective medication we stopped. With an aging population we need to be considering 'advance care plans' again. Great talk at #NHIVNA2025 conference in Leeds

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Garry Brough @garrybrough.bsky.social · Jun 5

June 5 is HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day, so I'm celebrating the fact that I have now been living with #HIV for 34 years, having been told I'd only live 5. I'm incredibly grateful for 28 years of effective treatment, which means I'm healthy and can't pass on the virus. #HLTSAD #UequalsU

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HIV i-Base @hiv-i-base.bsky.social · May 20

Thanks to @janeshep.bsky.social for producing this beautiful riso print to raise funds for HIV i-Base:

i-base.info/htb/51064

It celebrates #TheDenverPrinciples, an essential #HIVactivist document that all people living with #HIV should know about.

Purchase at the link to support us.

#HIVsky

Photo of a riso print, on a colourful i-Base graphic. The title of the print reads: The Denver Principles, which is fluro pink on white. 1983 is written in big, blue bubble lettering, vertically and intersecting with the title. The subheading, in blue text, reads: Statement from the Advisory Committee of the People with AIDS, 1983. The rest of the text is too small to read but can be found via the linked article. I dash base dot info is in white on a pink background in the top left corner. Orange text on dark blue in the bottom left corner, reads: print available to buy! The background of the image is coloured blocks of mustard, grey-blue, a medium cool blue, and a grey-purple. A line of bright pink circles is in the left corner of the graphic, with pale blue ones mirroring these in the top right corner. There are various coloured dots in the image.

Photo of Simon Collins, co-founder of HIV i-Base, on a colourful i-Base graphic. He is smiling and holding up an A3 riso print, titled, The Denver Principles. The print is described in the previous image. Simon is a white man in his 60s. I dash base dot info is in white on a pink background in the top left corner. Orange text on dark blue in the bottom left corner, reads: print available to buy! The background of the image is coloured blocks of mustard, grey-blue, a medium cool blue, and a grey-purple. A line of bright pink circles is in the left corner of the graphic, with pale blue ones mirroring these in the top right corner. There are various coloured dots in the image.

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Garry Brough @garrybrough.bsky.social · May 20

Meeting the specific challenges of people with multiple intersecting needs and inequalities is crucial in #GettingToZero. Juddy references the @onevoicenetwork.bsky.social #UnheardVoices report as key to delivering the #HIVOutcomes recommendations.

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Garry Brough @garrybrough.bsky.social · May 20

The @hivoutcomes.bsky.social report makes a range of recommendations based on key principles, to safeguard the voluntary sector so that we have a real chance to achieve the 2030 goals of ending #HIV transmissions and #stigma.

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Garry Brough @garrybrough.bsky.social · May 20

The new @hivoutcomes.bsky.social report highlights the crisis facing #HIV voluntary sector organisations. Over the last three years, most had to cut staff and programmes and were unable to fully meet the needs of people living with HIV.

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Garry Brough @garrybrough.bsky.social · May 20

At the parliamentary launch of @hivoutcomes.bsky.social new report, listening to powerful words from Angelina on the essential nature of #PeerSupport in #HIV services to address needs and reduce isolation.

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Garry Brough @garrybrough.bsky.social · May 6

Excited to have a day's learning at the @thekingsfund.bsky.social #KFHealthInequalities Conference. At a time when #EDI is shockingly seen by some as a dirty word, I'm looking forward to exploring how to improve health and care for anyone who is disadvantaged by the current system.

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Garry Brough @garrybrough.bsky.social · May 2

It's crucial we understand the needs and challenges of aging with #HIV. If you have questions you'd like answered, please take a couple of minutes to fill in this survey to shape research.

Dr Richard Ma PhD 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🍉🕺⚕️🩺🎓 @richard-ma.bsky.social · Apr 30

Are you living with #HIV & aged over 50 in the UK or a carer for someone who is?

What are your health and care concerns about HIV and ageing?

Please help to create a "bank" of research questions to improve the health and care of older adults with HIV

app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/socs/have-...

Have your say to improve the care of people aged over 50 living with HIV in the UK

app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk

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Garry Brough @garrybrough.bsky.social · Apr 23

Thanks @haruntulunay.bsky.social for promotion work! Do come, say hi, and see how we can get everything green!

Harun. The poxie one. @haruntulunay.bsky.social · Apr 23

If your London NHS trust is in this list AND has any red flags, visit @londonftci.bsky.social at #BHIVA25 to solve it!

No gatekeeping, no barriers in integrated peer support!

@positivelyuk.bsky.social @bhiva.bsky.social

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Garry Brough @garrybrough.bsky.social · Apr 23

The @londonftci.bsky.social #GPChampions have been educating primary care services (medical AND administrative staff) about #HIV in order to prepare and support them to provide testing, support and care to their patients at risk of and living with HIV. #BHIVA25

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Garry Brough @garrybrough.bsky.social · Apr 23

#BHIVA25 exploring the challenges and opportunities of collaborating with GPs to deliver the best care for people with and at risk of #HIV in primary care. Updating GPs knowledge will be key to getting them to consider #HIV prevention, testing and care.

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Garry Brough @garrybrough.bsky.social · Apr 23

Great to hear of new guidelines for anal cancer screening for people with #HIV. Recommended screening for all aged 45, at 35 for key groups, including gay/bi men and trans women. Early screening allows for early detection and potential to treat effectively. #BHIVA25

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Garry Brough @garrybrough.bsky.social · Apr 23

Prof Caroline Sabin emphasises the impact that social determinants of health have on cognitive health and well-being. Medical assessments have their place, but finding out whether people's basic needs are met is crucial. #BHIVA25

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Garry Brough @garrybrough.bsky.social · Apr 23

Reassuring data on ways of preventing dementia by addressing risk factors and making lifestyle changes. Physical function and environment are key, as is good quality sleep. #BHIVA25

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Garry Brough @garrybrough.bsky.social · Apr 23

Though @bhiva.bsky.social has standards for cognitive screening and care, there are huge gaps in assessing and signposting to appropriate care. As people with #HIV age, we must do better. #BHIVA25

Garry Brough @garrybrough.bsky.social · Apr 23

Lived experience of the day to day challenges of the menopause in relation to brain health, as well as coping strategies, appropriately enough, presented by Memory. #BHIVA25

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Garry Brough @garrybrough.bsky.social · Apr 23

Powerful words from UK CAB Chair Nicoletta about being dismissed by doctors around concerns relating to memory loss, at the opening session of @bhiva.bsky.social conference #BHIVA25

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Garry Brough @garrybrough.bsky.social · Apr 22

So glad I was able to go down to Parliament Sq on Saturday to support my trans sisters and brothers against the increasing discrimination and scapegoating they're experiencing. #NoLGBTwithoutTheT

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Garry Brough @garrybrough.bsky.social · Mar 31

Though I'm rarely using social media atm, coming to mark #TransDayOfVisibility in support of my sisters, brothers and non-binary siblings has to be done. We shall overcome hatred and prejudice! ✊🩷🤍🩵

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Garry Brough @garrybrough.bsky.social · Feb 10

Excellent news for all those who need effective prevention against #HIV, and for the UK in moving towards the goals of zero HIV-related transmissions, deaths and stigma by 2030. Come on @NICEComms, let's not let England and Wales lag behind.

National AIDS Trust @nat.org.uk · Feb 10

#Scotland is leading the way in #HIV prevention by approving long-acting injectable cabotegravir (CAB-LA). Injectable options could be life-changing for people who face barriers to adhering to oral medication.

Read our statement:

nat.org.uk/news/nhs-...

Scotland leads the way in HIV prevention by approving long-acting injectable PrEP.

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