Saving Lives UK
@savinglives.bsky.social
Saving Lives is a UK charity that’s all about busting stigma and making HIV and Sexual Health testing more accessible. 💪 ❤️
#GetTested #TreatmentWorks #PrEPWorks #UequalsU #ZeroStigma
Find out more at: www.savinglivesuk.com
#GetTested #TreatmentWorks #PrEPWorks #UequalsU #ZeroStigma
Find out more at: www.savinglivesuk.com
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It's great to see so many people engaging with #HIVTestingWeek across various platforms.
I would ask people to consider what language they use though when discussing the topic.
Here's a little thread of examples...
#LanguageMatters
I would ask people to consider what language they use though when discussing the topic.
Here's a little thread of examples...
#LanguageMatters
a man sits at a table with a plate of food and says " i don t love the way you phrased that "
ALT: a man sits at a table with a plate of food and says " i don t love the way you phrased that "
media.tenor.com
February 12, 2026 at 1:44 PM
It's great to see so many people engaging with #HIVTestingWeek across various platforms.
I would ask people to consider what language they use though when discussing the topic.
Here's a little thread of examples...
#LanguageMatters
I would ask people to consider what language they use though when discussing the topic.
Here's a little thread of examples...
#LanguageMatters
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It’s #HIVTestingWeek in the UK!
Dr Steve Taylor, Lead HIV Consultant in Birmingham, UK explains why knowing your status really matters.
#GetTested. Protect your health.
Dr Steve Taylor, Lead HIV Consultant in Birmingham, UK explains why knowing your status really matters.
#GetTested. Protect your health.
February 11, 2026 at 6:15 PM
It’s #HIVTestingWeek in the UK!
Dr Steve Taylor, Lead HIV Consultant in Birmingham, UK explains why knowing your status really matters.
#GetTested. Protect your health.
Dr Steve Taylor, Lead HIV Consultant in Birmingham, UK explains why knowing your status really matters.
#GetTested. Protect your health.
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Free test kit? ✅
Plain packaging? ✅
And you can do it yourself? ✅
Yep, it really is that simple!
National #HIVTestingWeek is a good time to check your #HIV status.
Order your FREE test now at startswithme.org.uk
Plain packaging? ✅
And you can do it yourself? ✅
Yep, it really is that simple!
National #HIVTestingWeek is a good time to check your #HIV status.
Order your FREE test now at startswithme.org.uk
February 12, 2026 at 11:23 AM
Free test kit? ✅
Plain packaging? ✅
And you can do it yourself? ✅
Yep, it really is that simple!
National #HIVTestingWeek is a good time to check your #HIV status.
Order your FREE test now at startswithme.org.uk
Plain packaging? ✅
And you can do it yourself? ✅
Yep, it really is that simple!
National #HIVTestingWeek is a good time to check your #HIV status.
Order your FREE test now at startswithme.org.uk
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“As a gay man who came out over 35 years ago, Chair @bhiva.bsky.social & someone living with #HIV, LGBTQ+ History Month reminds people that the story of HIV is deeply intertwined with LGBTQ+ history, resilience & progress.”
🏳️🌈 @tristanjbarber.bsky.social shares #LGBTHistoryMonth reflections:
🏳️🌈 @tristanjbarber.bsky.social shares #LGBTHistoryMonth reflections:
LGBT+ History Month: Tristan’s reflections
Dr Tristan Barber, Chair of the British HIV Association, shares his professional and personal reflections for LGBT+ History Month on the theme of science and innovation.
nat.org.uk
February 12, 2026 at 10:32 AM
“As a gay man who came out over 35 years ago, Chair @bhiva.bsky.social & someone living with #HIV, LGBTQ+ History Month reminds people that the story of HIV is deeply intertwined with LGBTQ+ history, resilience & progress.”
🏳️🌈 @tristanjbarber.bsky.social shares #LGBTHistoryMonth reflections:
🏳️🌈 @tristanjbarber.bsky.social shares #LGBTHistoryMonth reflections:
Did you know: #PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a pill which can be taken daily (or on event-basis) to protect yourself against #HIV?
Find out more on PrEP here: www.prepster.info
#GetTested this #HIVTestingWeek and take control of your health.
Get a free home test at: startswithme.org.uk
Find out more on PrEP here: www.prepster.info
#GetTested this #HIVTestingWeek and take control of your health.
Get a free home test at: startswithme.org.uk
February 12, 2026 at 11:09 AM
Did you know: #PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a pill which can be taken daily (or on event-basis) to protect yourself against #HIV?
Find out more on PrEP here: www.prepster.info
#GetTested this #HIVTestingWeek and take control of your health.
Get a free home test at: startswithme.org.uk
Find out more on PrEP here: www.prepster.info
#GetTested this #HIVTestingWeek and take control of your health.
Get a free home test at: startswithme.org.uk
A person living with #HIV, who is on effective treatment, cannot pass HIV on to their sexual partners.
This is known as undetectable equals untransmittable, or U=U.
The first step is to #GetTested and #KnowYourStatus.
This #HIVTestingWeek grab a free HIV test at startswithme.org.uk
This is known as undetectable equals untransmittable, or U=U.
The first step is to #GetTested and #KnowYourStatus.
This #HIVTestingWeek grab a free HIV test at startswithme.org.uk
February 11, 2026 at 11:11 AM
A person living with #HIV, who is on effective treatment, cannot pass HIV on to their sexual partners.
This is known as undetectable equals untransmittable, or U=U.
The first step is to #GetTested and #KnowYourStatus.
This #HIVTestingWeek grab a free HIV test at startswithme.org.uk
This is known as undetectable equals untransmittable, or U=U.
The first step is to #GetTested and #KnowYourStatus.
This #HIVTestingWeek grab a free HIV test at startswithme.org.uk
DID YOU KNOW: There are an estimated 5200 people living with #HIV in the UK - that don't realise it? 😳
That means you could be unknowingly passing the virus on, whilst it damages your immune system 🧬
Take a FREE test this #HIVTestingWeek and take control of your health 💪
🔗 www.startswithme.org.uk
That means you could be unknowingly passing the virus on, whilst it damages your immune system 🧬
Take a FREE test this #HIVTestingWeek and take control of your health 💪
🔗 www.startswithme.org.uk
February 10, 2026 at 12:21 PM
DID YOU KNOW: There are an estimated 5200 people living with #HIV in the UK - that don't realise it? 😳
That means you could be unknowingly passing the virus on, whilst it damages your immune system 🧬
Take a FREE test this #HIVTestingWeek and take control of your health 💪
🔗 www.startswithme.org.uk
That means you could be unknowingly passing the virus on, whilst it damages your immune system 🧬
Take a FREE test this #HIVTestingWeek and take control of your health 💪
🔗 www.startswithme.org.uk
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This week is National #HIVTestingWeek.
Testing for #HIV is the only way to know your status for sure.
Whatever the result, you'll be in control of your own health and support is available.
Grab your free home HIV testing kit here:
🏴 freetesting.hiv
🏴 test.tht.org.uk/scotland/
🏴 www.shwales.online
Testing for #HIV is the only way to know your status for sure.
Whatever the result, you'll be in control of your own health and support is available.
Grab your free home HIV testing kit here:
🏴 freetesting.hiv
🏴 test.tht.org.uk/scotland/
🏴 www.shwales.online
February 9, 2026 at 11:43 AM
This week is National #HIVTestingWeek.
Testing for #HIV is the only way to know your status for sure.
Whatever the result, you'll be in control of your own health and support is available.
Grab your free home HIV testing kit here:
🏴 freetesting.hiv
🏴 test.tht.org.uk/scotland/
🏴 www.shwales.online
Testing for #HIV is the only way to know your status for sure.
Whatever the result, you'll be in control of your own health and support is available.
Grab your free home HIV testing kit here:
🏴 freetesting.hiv
🏴 test.tht.org.uk/scotland/
🏴 www.shwales.online
February 9, 2026 at 11:05 AM
This week is National #HIVTestingWeek.
Testing for #HIV is the only way to know your status for sure.
Whatever the result, you'll be in control of your own health and support is available.
Grab your free home HIV testing kit here:
🏴 freetesting.hiv
🏴 test.tht.org.uk/scotland/
🏴 www.shwales.online
Testing for #HIV is the only way to know your status for sure.
Whatever the result, you'll be in control of your own health and support is available.
Grab your free home HIV testing kit here:
🏴 freetesting.hiv
🏴 test.tht.org.uk/scotland/
🏴 www.shwales.online
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Today, the UK government has announced a new £170 million HIV Action Plan for England, a major step toward ending new HIV transmissions by 2030.
At the heart of the plan is opt-out testing, pioneered by the @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org, helping more people get diagnosed and into care.
At the heart of the plan is opt-out testing, pioneered by the @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org, helping more people get diagnosed and into care.
December 1, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Today, the UK government has announced a new £170 million HIV Action Plan for England, a major step toward ending new HIV transmissions by 2030.
At the heart of the plan is opt-out testing, pioneered by the @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org, helping more people get diagnosed and into care.
At the heart of the plan is opt-out testing, pioneered by the @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org, helping more people get diagnosed and into care.
Wow! What a great turn-out for an indoors #WorldAIDSDay event at the Birmingham Hippodrome this evening.
Famed choreographer, Jerry Lee, introduces the night’s entertainment and dancing.
@ftcbirmingham.bsky.social
Famed choreographer, Jerry Lee, introduces the night’s entertainment and dancing.
@ftcbirmingham.bsky.social
December 1, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Wow! What a great turn-out for an indoors #WorldAIDSDay event at the Birmingham Hippodrome this evening.
Famed choreographer, Jerry Lee, introduces the night’s entertainment and dancing.
@ftcbirmingham.bsky.social
Famed choreographer, Jerry Lee, introduces the night’s entertainment and dancing.
@ftcbirmingham.bsky.social
There's still time to join Team Saving Lives and our friends at the #Birmingham #WorldAIDSDay evening.
Check out the schedule below!
Check out the schedule below!
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
December 1, 2025 at 4:52 PM
There's still time to join Team Saving Lives and our friends at the #Birmingham #WorldAIDSDay evening.
Check out the schedule below!
Check out the schedule below!
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It is an opportunity to remember those who have died and those who continue to be affected.
It is vital that we continue to work together towards eliminating #HIV #stigma.
Organisations like #BHIVA and #BASHH will always support the HIV community in commemorating #WorldAIDSDay.
It is vital that we continue to work together towards eliminating #HIV #stigma.
Organisations like #BHIVA and #BASHH will always support the HIV community in commemorating #WorldAIDSDay.
December 1, 2025 at 4:48 PM
It is an opportunity to remember those who have died and those who continue to be affected.
It is vital that we continue to work together towards eliminating #HIV #stigma.
Organisations like #BHIVA and #BASHH will always support the HIV community in commemorating #WorldAIDSDay.
It is vital that we continue to work together towards eliminating #HIV #stigma.
Organisations like #BHIVA and #BASHH will always support the HIV community in commemorating #WorldAIDSDay.
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#BHIVA and #BASHH stand in solidarity with all affected by HIV globally on #WorldAIDSDay.
Marking & celebrating World AIDS Day continues to be crucial for raising awareness, promoting unity in the #HIV sector and generating support for collaborative solutions.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Marking & celebrating World AIDS Day continues to be crucial for raising awareness, promoting unity in the #HIV sector and generating support for collaborative solutions.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
US will no longer commemorate World Aids Day, reports say
State department has told employees and grant recipients to not publicly promote or make event on 1 December
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 4:48 PM
#BHIVA and #BASHH stand in solidarity with all affected by HIV globally on #WorldAIDSDay.
Marking & celebrating World AIDS Day continues to be crucial for raising awareness, promoting unity in the #HIV sector and generating support for collaborative solutions.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Marking & celebrating World AIDS Day continues to be crucial for raising awareness, promoting unity in the #HIV sector and generating support for collaborative solutions.
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Saving Lives are thrilled to read this #WorldAIDSDay that opt-out testing in Emergency Departments will continue to be funded for years to come.
Our Medical Director, @docstevetaylor.bsky.social along with our CEO @danhartland.bsky.social, spoke to BBC News earlier:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Our Medical Director, @docstevetaylor.bsky.social along with our CEO @danhartland.bsky.social, spoke to BBC News earlier:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
HIV testing in Midlands A&Es 'quite literally saving lives'
Hundreds of otherwise unidentified HIV and hepatitis cases are being diagnosed via A&E blood tests.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Saving Lives are thrilled to read this #WorldAIDSDay that opt-out testing in Emergency Departments will continue to be funded for years to come.
Our Medical Director, @docstevetaylor.bsky.social along with our CEO @danhartland.bsky.social, spoke to BBC News earlier:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Our Medical Director, @docstevetaylor.bsky.social along with our CEO @danhartland.bsky.social, spoke to BBC News earlier:
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Great to see the upcoming #WorldAIDSDay events in Birmingham being covered by Birmingham Magazine
LINK: birminghammagazine.co.uk/birmingham-a...
Do join us if you're about - everyone welcome!
LINK: birminghammagazine.co.uk/birmingham-a...
Do join us if you're about - everyone welcome!
November 19, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Great to see the upcoming #WorldAIDSDay events in Birmingham being covered by Birmingham Magazine
LINK: birminghammagazine.co.uk/birmingham-a...
Do join us if you're about - everyone welcome!
LINK: birminghammagazine.co.uk/birmingham-a...
Do join us if you're about - everyone welcome!
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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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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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
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".
media.tenor.com
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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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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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.
/2
The wonderful @angelinanamiba.bsky.social
co-chaired the co-design process and the brilliant
@matthewhodson.bsky.social
was our external scrutineer.
/2
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.
/2
The wonderful @angelinanamiba.bsky.social
co-chaired the co-design process and the brilliant
@matthewhodson.bsky.social
was our external scrutineer.
/2
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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.
bit.ly/4m5ktRm
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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.
bit.ly
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
/1
Please share widely across your networks in Europe and the UK.
bit.ly/4m5ktRm
/1
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5,200 people living with #HIV have not yet been diagnosed. National AIDS Trust and the Behavioural Insights Team have assessed the potential role for financial incentives in increasing HIV testing in the UK, particularly among underserved populations.
Read the full report:
nat.org.uk/publicati...
Read the full report:
nat.org.uk/publicati...
July 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM
5,200 people living with #HIV have not yet been diagnosed. National AIDS Trust and the Behavioural Insights Team have assessed the potential role for financial incentives in increasing HIV testing in the UK, particularly among underserved populations.
Read the full report:
nat.org.uk/publicati...
Read the full report:
nat.org.uk/publicati...
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Check out this new article that @tristanjbarber.bsky.social, and myself, wrote with #ViiVHealthcare for @gaytimes.bsky.social magazine about how life with #HIV has changed - and why it's important to be part of making decisions about your care and treatment. #HIVHasChanged
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The realities of living with HIV have changed
Dr Tristan Barber and Tom Hayes-Isaacs, an activist living with HIV, discuss how advances in medicine now allow many people living with HIV to lead full and healthy lives.
www.gaytimes.com
July 22, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Check out this new article that @tristanjbarber.bsky.social, and myself, wrote with #ViiVHealthcare for @gaytimes.bsky.social magazine about how life with #HIV has changed - and why it's important to be part of making decisions about your care and treatment. #HIVHasChanged
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