Tristan J Barber
@tristanjbarber.bsky.social
HIV/GUM doc @ICDCRoyalFree | Hon Assoc Prof @UCLGlobalHealth | Hon Sec @BritishHIVAssoc | Immediate Past Chair @EACSociety YING | he/they | 🏳️🌈 🇪🇺 🏳️⚧️
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“Behind every data point in this report are people – babies and children missed for HIV screening or early HIV diagnosis, young women cut off from prevention support, and communities suddenly left without services and care.” – Winnie Byanyima
#HIV
www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/26/h...
#HIV
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HIV prevention sees the worst setback in decades, UN report warns
A UN report has warned that a significant setback in HIV prevention funding could cause new cases to skyrocket.
www.thepinknews.com
November 26, 2025 at 5:45 PM
“Behind every data point in this report are people – babies and children missed for HIV screening or early HIV diagnosis, young women cut off from prevention support, and communities suddenly left without services and care.” – Winnie Byanyima
#HIV
www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/26/h...
#HIV
www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/26/h...
essential reading this #WorldAIDSDay
www.unaids.org/en/UNAIDS-WA...
'Overcoming disruption, Transforming the AIDS response'
@unaids.org
@bhiva.bsky.social
www.unaids.org/en/UNAIDS-WA...
'Overcoming disruption, Transforming the AIDS response'
@unaids.org
@bhiva.bsky.social
UNAIDS World AIDS Day report 2025 | UNAIDS
www.unaids.org
November 26, 2025 at 5:11 AM
essential reading this #WorldAIDSDay
www.unaids.org/en/UNAIDS-WA...
'Overcoming disruption, Transforming the AIDS response'
@unaids.org
@bhiva.bsky.social
www.unaids.org/en/UNAIDS-WA...
'Overcoming disruption, Transforming the AIDS response'
@unaids.org
@bhiva.bsky.social
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The 2025 UNAIDS report is out and it is a stark reminder that the HIV epidemic is not over. After a decade of progress, the global HIV response was shaken this year by abrupt, deep cuts in international funding. Clinics closed. Community programmes collapsed.
www.unaids.org/en/resources...
www.unaids.org/en/resources...
November 25, 2025 at 9:05 PM
The 2025 UNAIDS report is out and it is a stark reminder that the HIV epidemic is not over. After a decade of progress, the global HIV response was shaken this year by abrupt, deep cuts in international funding. Clinics closed. Community programmes collapsed.
www.unaids.org/en/resources...
www.unaids.org/en/resources...
still missed. And this anniversary reminds me that it is 34 years since my first medical school interview. Still fighting HIV, still fighting stigma, still fighting injustice, still fighting poverty, still fighting discrimination. #WeWontStop #WorldAIDSDay2025
@bhiva.bsky.social
@bhiva.bsky.social
Never forgotten.
RVT punter and music legend; Freddie Mercury died on this day in 1991.
RVT punter and music legend; Freddie Mercury died on this day in 1991.
November 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
still missed. And this anniversary reminds me that it is 34 years since my first medical school interview. Still fighting HIV, still fighting stigma, still fighting injustice, still fighting poverty, still fighting discrimination. #WeWontStop #WorldAIDSDay2025
@bhiva.bsky.social
@bhiva.bsky.social
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Hepatitis B reactivation following switch away from tenofovir-containing anti-retroviral therapy in people living with HIV: A case series and lessons for practice
✅ Just Accepted
🔗 https://bit.ly/4pmCEDJ
✅ Just Accepted
🔗 https://bit.ly/4pmCEDJ
November 23, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Hepatitis B reactivation following switch away from tenofovir-containing anti-retroviral therapy in people living with HIV: A case series and lessons for practice
✅ Just Accepted
🔗 https://bit.ly/4pmCEDJ
✅ Just Accepted
🔗 https://bit.ly/4pmCEDJ
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402 signatures, over 100 a day.
My goal of 500 by Monday is within our sights.
Are you a supportive mum, dad, aunt, uncle, sibling, grandparent, extended family member, friend, neighbour, work colleague of a trans person?
Take a look at the Transparent Pledge and help Transparent Action grow.
My goal of 500 by Monday is within our sights.
Are you a supportive mum, dad, aunt, uncle, sibling, grandparent, extended family member, friend, neighbour, work colleague of a trans person?
Take a look at the Transparent Pledge and help Transparent Action grow.
I’m so proud to be part of this initiative.
Parents have set it up BUT we welcome ALL OF YOU to sign our Transparent Pledge in support of trans+ people.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/tr...
You can sign anonymously if you need to.
Let’s get to 500 signatures by Monday.
Share. Share. Share.
Parents have set it up BUT we welcome ALL OF YOU to sign our Transparent Pledge in support of trans+ people.
actionnetwork.org/petitions/tr...
You can sign anonymously if you need to.
Let’s get to 500 signatures by Monday.
Share. Share. Share.
November 23, 2025 at 12:56 PM
402 signatures, over 100 a day.
My goal of 500 by Monday is within our sights.
Are you a supportive mum, dad, aunt, uncle, sibling, grandparent, extended family member, friend, neighbour, work colleague of a trans person?
Take a look at the Transparent Pledge and help Transparent Action grow.
My goal of 500 by Monday is within our sights.
Are you a supportive mum, dad, aunt, uncle, sibling, grandparent, extended family member, friend, neighbour, work colleague of a trans person?
Take a look at the Transparent Pledge and help Transparent Action grow.
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@rcpsych.bsky.social
Can you please explain…
With gender incongruence defined as NOT a psychiatric condition and mental health distress NOT a requirement for diagnosis…
why are your members taking on the assessment of trans kids and asking them this ⬇️
Read the comments. Learn something. STOP.
Can you please explain…
With gender incongruence defined as NOT a psychiatric condition and mental health distress NOT a requirement for diagnosis…
why are your members taking on the assessment of trans kids and asking them this ⬇️
Read the comments. Learn something. STOP.
Cis people, how many times have you been asked to describe how you masturbate, and what you think about when you do, to access healthcare on the NHS?
November 23, 2025 at 9:14 AM
@rcpsych.bsky.social
Can you please explain…
With gender incongruence defined as NOT a psychiatric condition and mental health distress NOT a requirement for diagnosis…
why are your members taking on the assessment of trans kids and asking them this ⬇️
Read the comments. Learn something. STOP.
Can you please explain…
With gender incongruence defined as NOT a psychiatric condition and mental health distress NOT a requirement for diagnosis…
why are your members taking on the assessment of trans kids and asking them this ⬇️
Read the comments. Learn something. STOP.
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From winning police apologies for past LGBT+ witch-hunts to fighting global injustice — the PTF never stops.
Join Friends of the Foundation to keep the work going. £6 a month = real change.
💖 https://www.petertatchellfoundation.org/donate-monthly-to-the-ptf/
Join Friends of the Foundation to keep the work going. £6 a month = real change.
💖 https://www.petertatchellfoundation.org/donate-monthly-to-the-ptf/
November 22, 2025 at 6:03 PM
From winning police apologies for past LGBT+ witch-hunts to fighting global injustice — the PTF never stops.
Join Friends of the Foundation to keep the work going. £6 a month = real change.
💖 https://www.petertatchellfoundation.org/donate-monthly-to-the-ptf/
Join Friends of the Foundation to keep the work going. £6 a month = real change.
💖 https://www.petertatchellfoundation.org/donate-monthly-to-the-ptf/
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The NHS would literally collapse if this mindless anti-migrant bashing continues.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Up to 50,000 nurses could quit UK over immigration plans, survey suggests
Exclusive: union leaders say proposed changes are immoral and could threaten patient safety if there is staff exodus
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:01 AM
The NHS would literally collapse if this mindless anti-migrant bashing continues.
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
best of luck to ALL runners and participants in this year's @positiveeast.bsky.social #RedRun
www.redrun.org.uk
👏👍🏃♂️❤️
www.redrun.org.uk
👏👍🏃♂️❤️
The World AIDS Day RED RUN in London
The World AIDS Day RED RUN. A 5/10k charity fun run and walk in support of HIV charities across the UK.
www.redrun.org.uk
November 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM
best of luck to ALL runners and participants in this year's @positiveeast.bsky.social #RedRun
www.redrun.org.uk
👏👍🏃♂️❤️
www.redrun.org.uk
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Trans Day of Remembrance 2025 arrives with devastating new data: 281 trans people were murdered in the past year
Each life taken is a reminder that the fight for safety, dignity & justice is far from over
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/20/trans-day-of-remembrance-281-trans-people-murdered/
Each life taken is a reminder that the fight for safety, dignity & justice is far from over
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/20/trans-day-of-remembrance-281-trans-people-murdered/
TDOR 2025: New data reveals 281 trans people were murdered in the past year
At least 281 trans people have been killed this year according to a new report from TGEU, who suggests the number is likely higher.
www.thepinknews.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Trans Day of Remembrance 2025 arrives with devastating new data: 281 trans people were murdered in the past year
Each life taken is a reminder that the fight for safety, dignity & justice is far from over
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/20/trans-day-of-remembrance-281-trans-people-murdered/
Each life taken is a reminder that the fight for safety, dignity & justice is far from over
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/20/trans-day-of-remembrance-281-trans-people-murdered/
(1/2) a moving Transgender Day of Remembrance yesterday 🏳️⚧️, and the HoC Women and Equalities Committee recognised there has been an alarming increase in new HIV diagnoses among women and black and Asian communities which must be tackled in government’s new HIV action plan
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
“Alarming” rise in HIV in women: MPs call for urgent expansion of testing
Ministers must expand HIV testing to settings such as general practices, abortion clinics, women’s health hubs, cervical screening centres, and sexual health clinics, MPs have said.
The House of Comm...
www.bmj.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:57 AM
(1/2) a moving Transgender Day of Remembrance yesterday 🏳️⚧️, and the HoC Women and Equalities Committee recognised there has been an alarming increase in new HIV diagnoses among women and black and Asian communities which must be tackled in government’s new HIV action plan
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
www.bmj.com/content/391/...
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-...
(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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youtu.be/WsqPlvCDIdQ
Check out one of the campaigns I was a part in THIS IS ME Showing the lived realities of the trans community drug abuse and so much….. @tyiuganda.bsky.social
@untf.bsky.social
@transjournalists.org
@ilgaeurope.bsky.social @transactualuk.bsky.social
@whatthetrans.com
Check out one of the campaigns I was a part in THIS IS ME Showing the lived realities of the trans community drug abuse and so much….. @tyiuganda.bsky.social
@untf.bsky.social
@transjournalists.org
@ilgaeurope.bsky.social @transactualuk.bsky.social
@whatthetrans.com
THIS IS ME | Trans Awareness Week 2025 Uganda
YouTube video by Uganda National Trans Forum UNTF
youtu.be
November 17, 2025 at 9:32 PM
youtu.be/WsqPlvCDIdQ
Check out one of the campaigns I was a part in THIS IS ME Showing the lived realities of the trans community drug abuse and so much….. @tyiuganda.bsky.social
@untf.bsky.social
@transjournalists.org
@ilgaeurope.bsky.social @transactualuk.bsky.social
@whatthetrans.com
Check out one of the campaigns I was a part in THIS IS ME Showing the lived realities of the trans community drug abuse and so much….. @tyiuganda.bsky.social
@untf.bsky.social
@transjournalists.org
@ilgaeurope.bsky.social @transactualuk.bsky.social
@whatthetrans.com
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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
If you are in a position to help Abel I know anything at all would be gratefully received, and please do share this link:
www.gofundme.com/f/abel-has-a...
@kabandaabel.bsky.social
www.gofundme.com/f/abel-has-a...
@kabandaabel.bsky.social
Donate to Abel has achieved refugee status, and needs to get to Canada, organized by Philippe Cahill
Hi, my name is Abel. I am writing this from a refugee camp in… Philippe Cahill needs your support for Abel has achieved refugee status, and needs to get to Canada
www.gofundme.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:58 AM
If you are in a position to help Abel I know anything at all would be gratefully received, and please do share this link:
www.gofundme.com/f/abel-has-a...
@kabandaabel.bsky.social
www.gofundme.com/f/abel-has-a...
@kabandaabel.bsky.social
(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
bhiva.org
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.
such an important publication - HIV stigma remains a huge barrier to ending HIV transmissions
hivconfident.org.uk/
@nhivna.bsky.social
@garrybrough.bsky.social
Linda Panton
Jen Kendrick
@bhiva.bsky.social
www.nursingtimes.net/infection-pr...
hivconfident.org.uk/
@nhivna.bsky.social
@garrybrough.bsky.social
Linda Panton
Jen Kendrick
@bhiva.bsky.social
www.nursingtimes.net/infection-pr...
HIV stigma: the hidden obstacle to ending transmissions
Stigma remains the biggest barrier to ending HIV. Explore its impact and how nurses can drive change in care and attitudes.
www.nursingtimes.net
November 14, 2025 at 8:03 AM
such an important publication - HIV stigma remains a huge barrier to ending HIV transmissions
hivconfident.org.uk/
@nhivna.bsky.social
@garrybrough.bsky.social
Linda Panton
Jen Kendrick
@bhiva.bsky.social
www.nursingtimes.net/infection-pr...
hivconfident.org.uk/
@nhivna.bsky.social
@garrybrough.bsky.social
Linda Panton
Jen Kendrick
@bhiva.bsky.social
www.nursingtimes.net/infection-pr...
Two important posts on HIV and Ageing:
www.healthline.com/health/hiv-a...
bmcgeriatr.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
@bhiva.bsky.social
@howelltjones.bsky.social
www.healthline.com/health/hiv-a...
bmcgeriatr.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
@bhiva.bsky.social
@howelltjones.bsky.social
Aging with HIV: 5 Challenges
Older adults with HIV may face challenges such as delayed diagnosis and social isolation. Learn more here.
www.healthline.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:59 AM
Two important posts on HIV and Ageing:
www.healthline.com/health/hiv-a...
bmcgeriatr.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
@bhiva.bsky.social
@howelltjones.bsky.social
www.healthline.com/health/hiv-a...
bmcgeriatr.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
@bhiva.bsky.social
@howelltjones.bsky.social
(1/3) from next week, in the run up to our British HIV Association (BHIVA) Autumn Conference, as Chair elect I will be posting some thoughts and plans for my time in the role, and inviting comments from all BHIVA Members about these
Early bird registration still open!
bhiva.org/event/autumn...
Early bird registration still open!
bhiva.org/event/autumn...
BHIVA Autumn Conference 2025
bhiva.org
November 14, 2025 at 7:45 AM
(1/3) from next week, in the run up to our British HIV Association (BHIVA) Autumn Conference, as Chair elect I will be posting some thoughts and plans for my time in the role, and inviting comments from all BHIVA Members about these
Early bird registration still open!
bhiva.org/event/autumn...
Early bird registration still open!
bhiva.org/event/autumn...
(1/2) just two weeks from today it is my great honour to be stepping into the always stylish and on point shoes of the very fabulous @profygilleece.bsky.social as I take over as
@bhiva.bsky.social Chair following her *amazing* tenure.
Full post here:
tinyurl.com/57zekamw
@bhiva.bsky.social Chair following her *amazing* tenure.
Full post here:
tinyurl.com/57zekamw
November 14, 2025 at 6:40 AM
(1/2) just two weeks from today it is my great honour to be stepping into the always stylish and on point shoes of the very fabulous @profygilleece.bsky.social as I take over as
@bhiva.bsky.social Chair following her *amazing* tenure.
Full post here:
tinyurl.com/57zekamw
@bhiva.bsky.social Chair following her *amazing* tenure.
Full post here:
tinyurl.com/57zekamw
what a week! Privilege to work with an amazing ward team managing our HIV patients at the Royal Free, meet friends of @petertatchellfdn.bsky.social at thearzner.com, speak to Cambridge LGBTQ+ medics and vets @christscollegecam.bsky.social, and attend the @positivelyuk.bsky.social annual gathering! 🤩
The Arzner - London's only LGBTQ+ Cinema, Cafe & Cocktail Bar | Home
thearzner.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:11 AM
what a week! Privilege to work with an amazing ward team managing our HIV patients at the Royal Free, meet friends of @petertatchellfdn.bsky.social at thearzner.com, speak to Cambridge LGBTQ+ medics and vets @christscollegecam.bsky.social, and attend the @positivelyuk.bsky.social annual gathering! 🤩
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'Who gets the final word? Narrating stories of harm & justice' Online presentations & discussion, Fri 21.11.25 1-2pm UK. @uob-policystudies.bsky.social w Assn of Narrative Research & Practice, Natasha Carver, Natasha Mulvihill, Monica Sanchez Hernandez, ZZUK & Molly Andrews. Book here: rb.gy/lsvmos
Who gets the final word? Narrating stories of harm and justice
We will explore how narratives establish ‘fact’ and ‘truth’, and will reflect on who has the authority and capacity to tell a story.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 14, 2025 at 5:04 AM
'Who gets the final word? Narrating stories of harm & justice' Online presentations & discussion, Fri 21.11.25 1-2pm UK. @uob-policystudies.bsky.social w Assn of Narrative Research & Practice, Natasha Carver, Natasha Mulvihill, Monica Sanchez Hernandez, ZZUK & Molly Andrews. Book here: rb.gy/lsvmos