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The Eddystone Trust @theeddystonetrust.bsky.social · 1d

Partner notification is key to stopping the spread of STIs, but it can be challenging. Our latest blog explores BASHH’s new toolkit and how it helps sexual health services support patients in notifying partners safely and effectively.

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Partner Notification: Why Getting It Right Matters More Than Ever

Explore how BASHH’s new toolkit helps sexual health services improve partner notification, supporting STI prevention and empowering patients to safely inform partners.

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The Eddystone Trust @theeddystonetrust.bsky.social · 2d

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The Eddystone Trust @theeddystonetrust.bsky.social · 7d

The Office for Students has just released new research into sexual misconduct in universities across England.

In our latest blog, we look at what the research shows, and why it matters.

#University #StudentLife #SexualAssault #BlogPiece

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Sexual Misconduct in Higher Education – What the New OfS Data Tells Us

Nearly one in four students report experiencing sexual harassment at university, according to new OfS data. Learn what the findings mean, what’s changing, and where you can find support.

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The Eddystone Trust @theeddystonetrust.bsky.social · 8d

Had a good day down at Penryn Campus today in Falmouth. We'll be back on October 8th for the ever popular Wellbeing and Inclusion Fair. Looking forward to it already 😁👊

#Wellbeing #Falmouth #StudentLife #Freshers #WelcomeWeeks #Wellness

The Eddystone Trust @theeddystonetrust.bsky.social · 8d

We're down Torbay today soaking up the early Autumn sun for the Baton of Hope Torbay. Laura and Sam will be on hand to discuss all things sexual health 🫶❤️

#Wellbeing #Wellness #MentalHealth

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The Eddystone Trust @theeddystonetrust.bsky.social · 12d

Drink spiking increases exponentially at this time of year. You have freshers events up and down the country and soon we'll be into party season for Christmas.

#Wellness #nightlife #nightclub #freshers #nightout #drinkspikingawareness

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Staying Safe on a Night Out: Drink Spiking Awareness for Freshers and

Drink spiking is a serious crime with devastating consequences. Learn how to stay safe on nights out, support friends, and understand the legal risks for perpetrators.

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The Eddystone Trust @theeddystonetrust.bsky.social · 15d

We're running our annual sexual health survey amongst students this year. Below are the snapshots of what we learned last year.

#students #studentlife #sexualhealth

The Eddystone Trust @theeddystonetrust.bsky.social · 16d

Cornwall is about to launch a new initiative to break down barriers and improve access to PrEP. We've just written an article about the need to do break down barriers. Great minds think alike.

#PrEP #HIV #sexualhealth #wellness #wellbeing

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Breaking Down Barriers: Expanding Access to PrEP Across the UK

Discover how expanding PrEP access, training staff, and tackling inequalities can improve HIV prevention and help reach zero transmissions by 2030.

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The Eddystone Trust @theeddystonetrust.bsky.social · 19d

People genuinely don't understand how serious sexting can be. Even having explicit images of YOURSELF is illegal and considered a crime in the UK. Find out more and inform yourself by reading our short article below:

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#SHW25 #sexualhealthweek #sexting #SexualHealth

Sexual Health Week 2025: Sexting: What You Need to Know

Sexting may feel normal, but for under-18s it’s illegal and risky. Learn the facts about the law, the dangers of sharing images, and where to get support if things go wrong.

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The Eddystone Trust @theeddystonetrust.bsky.social · 20d

Here's the 3rd Sexual Health Week blog. We've tried to focus on giving practical advice but if you think we've missed anything or would like us to explore something in more detail then drop us a comment below:

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#SHW25 #sexualhealthweek #wellness #sexualhealth

Sexual Health Week 2025: Online Porn - Finding a Healthy Balance

The Eddystone Trust is a charity based in the South West of England offering sexual health, and HIV support to people.

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The Eddystone Trust @theeddystonetrust.bsky.social · 21d

Influencers often prey on vulnerabilities, reducing complex issues to black-and-white answers and offering the illusion of a quick fix. But the truth is, life isn’t simple - it’s nuanced and messy. The same goes for masculinity.

#sexualhealthweek #sexualhealth #SHW25 #wellness #wellbeing

The Eddystone Trust @theeddystonetrust.bsky.social · 22d

Our second Sexual Health Week blog is now live. We're exploring the impact of influencers and toxic masculinity in this one.

#SHW25 #sexualhealthweek #sexualhealth #toxicmasculinity #influencer #influencermarketing

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Sexual Health Week 2025: Influencers, Toxic Masculinity & Online Press

The Eddystone Trust provide HIV, sexual health and LGBTQIA+ informed counselling in Devon, Cornwall, London, Gloucestershire, Bristol and Manchester

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The Eddystone Trust @theeddystonetrust.bsky.social · 23d

Today marks the start of Sexual Health Week 2025. This year, we’re exploring the theme of being “chronically online.” We’re kicking things off with some quick tips to help you stay safer in the digital dating world. #SexuealHealthWeek #SHW25 #Wellness #wellbeing

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Sexual Health Week 2025: Online Dating - Tips for Navigating the Digit

Online dating tips from The Eddystone Trust, sexual health support in the South West UK. Plymouth, Gloucestershire, Cornwall, Torbay, Devon, Somerset.

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The Eddystone Trust @theeddystonetrust.bsky.social · 23d

Freshers at University of Plymouth is well underway for us. Come and say hi!!!! #Plymouth #Freshers #StudentLife

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Trans* In Gloucestershire @transinglos.org.uk · Sep 2

🌈✨ Celebrate Trans Visibility at Pride Gloucestershire! ✨🌈
📅 Date: 13th September 2025
📍 Location: Gloucester Cathedral – March kicks off at 11:15 am. Gloucester Park from 12 Noon.

🟣 Trans‑cendence Terrace.
🚻 Changing Rooms & Guidance
👣 Join the March!
🏳️‍🌈 Get a Supporter Wristband

Trans in Gloucestershire

Trans* zone

Info - March - Guidance - Community - Changing Space - Private Community Space

13th September 2025

Pride in Gloucestershire

Saturday 13th September 2025 - 12:00 - 19:30 - Gloucester Park

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The Eddystone Trust @theeddystonetrust.bsky.social · 27d

Do you know we now offer an LGBTQIA+ informed counselling service? We're here ready to help with a range of issues including HIV diagnosis, anxiety, and chemsex.

Find out more: eddystone.org.uk/pages/counse...

#counselling #lgbtqia #lgbtqcommunity #LGBTQSupport

Counselling with The Eddystone Trust

Confidential HIV counselling and sexual health support. Help with chemsex, behaviour change, relationships, identity, and wellbeing.

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The Eddystone Trust @theeddystonetrust.bsky.social · Sep 8

It's almost the end of Pride season and we're finishing the season with a flurry of activity in Gloucestershire. You can find us this weekend at the fantastic Gloucestershire Pride. We for one are looking forward to it and hope you are too!!! #Pride #Gloucestershire #PrideGlos #lgtbq #lgbtqcommunity

The Eddystone Trust @theeddystonetrust.bsky.social · Sep 4

Bridgewater are holding their first ever Pride event this year. We're looking forward to attending and hoping the summer vibes return 😁🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

The Eddystone Trust @theeddystonetrust.bsky.social · Sep 3

Date: Tuesday 30th September 2025
Venue: Riviera International Centre
Time: 8:00pm – 10:30pm (Doors open at 7pm)
Tickets from £19.99: www.torbaybatonofhope.com
All profits go directly to local suicide prevention projects.
Let’s come together to #BringHope2TheBay #Torbay #Torquay #Paignton #Brixton

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The South West leg of the UK’s biggest suicide prevention initiative. Torbay Baton of Hope is a charity event aimed at promoting better mental health, raising awareness of the impact of suicide, and...

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The Eddystone Trust @theeddystonetrust.bsky.social · Sep 3

The day will finish with an unmissable night of entertainment:

Luke Friend – Singer Songwriter
Hal Cruttenden – Stand-up Comic & Actor
Ada Campe – Cabaret & Magician

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The South West leg of the UK’s biggest suicide prevention initiative. Torbay Baton of Hope is a charity event aimed at promoting better mental health, raising awareness of the impact of suicide, and...

www.torbaybatonofhope.com

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The Eddystone Trust @theeddystonetrust.bsky.social · Sep 3

Torbay is proud to host the SW leg of the Baton of Hope, the UK’s biggest suicide prevention initiative. On Tuesday 30th Sept 25, around 100 baton bearers will carry a message of hope across Torquay, Paignton, and Brixham – raising awareness, breaking stigma, promoting better mental health for all.

Home | Torbay Baton Of Hope

The South West leg of the UK’s biggest suicide prevention initiative. Torbay Baton of Hope is a charity event aimed at promoting better mental health, raising awareness of the impact of suicide, and...

www.torbaybatonofhope.com

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The Eddystone Trust @theeddystonetrust.bsky.social · Aug 20

In our latest blog, we explore how person-centred counselling offers a safe, non-judgemental space to be heard, accepted, and empowered - and why this approach is so powerful for anyone carrying the weight of shame & stigma.

#Counselling #ShameAndStigma

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10 Reasons Why Person-Centred Counselling Helps Heal Shame and Stigma

Shame and stigma can make people shrink away from life - avoiding relationships, silencing their voice, and doubting their worth. Person-centred counselling offers an antidote: a safe, empowering spac...

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The Eddystone Trust @theeddystonetrust.bsky.social · Aug 18

We'll be adding some new pages to our website on the new MenB vaccine in the coming weeks, but until then we wanted to share this valuable resources put together by Queer Health.

www.queerhealth.info/projects/menb

#wellbeing #vaccine #gonorrhea #gonorrhoeavaccine

MenB: A gonorrhoea vaccine — QueerHealth

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The Eddystone Trust @theeddystonetrust.bsky.social · Aug 14

PrEP is safe and effective...

PrEP is used by nearly 100,000 people in the UK and is
highly effective at preventing HIV.

Find out more now.
#PrEPProtects

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Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)

PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a drug taken by HIV-negative people before and after sex that reduces the risk of getting HIV. It works for everyone however you identify, and also when you are taki...

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The Eddystone Trust @theeddystonetrust.bsky.social · Jul 30

Our weekly Pride round-up is about to commence...

Oh wait — this is the round-up commencing, isn’t it? Either way, here’s the fantastic team at the equally fantastic Exmouth Pride — with the Deputy Mayor, no less!

#Pride2025 #Pride #LGBTQCommunity #LGBTQIA