BASHH
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Official page of the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV - formed in 2003 - guiding professionals and patients
🚀We're delighted to have launched a new campaign to highlight the Genitourinary Medicine (GUM) specialty! From managing STIs and HIV to providing essential contraception, GUM offers meaningful and rewarding opportunities. Join us 🌟 #LoveGUM More info 👉lovegum.bashh.org

Are you: ✅working in a UK sexual health service that provides #PrEP, AND ✅willing to take part in a 15 minute survey? We are conducting a brief survey of sexual health clinics for our #beyondtheclinic study. You can complete the survey here: bit.ly/40weNaX
Medical students receive limited exposure to genitourinary medicine, with 11.9% of undergraduates receiving less than a day of teaching. How can medical students make the most of a placement? Read some tips @BMJStudent bmj.com/content/390/bm…
Today is #ZeroHIVStigmaDay – a powerful reminder of the urgent need to reduce stigma where possible. Chair of the HIV & BBV SIG shares her reflections on why tackling stigma is essential and why no one living with HIV should ever be left behind.

Join the BASHH Adolescent Sexual Health SIG for an online ABC Adolescent Sexual Health course in September. The session will include a talk by the Designated Wellbeing and Mental Health Lead at @BrookCharity. Everyone is welcome: bit.ly/3ZoCDF2

🎥At #BASHH2025, we shared three shorts films alongside a toolkit aimed to improve partner notification. Take a look at the resources and discover how they can enhance the services you already provide: bit.ly/4kYLpC9

Looking to make your sexual health clinic more sustainable? In a new blog, the Chair of the BASHH and @BHIVA Sustainable Healthcare SIG shares practical, action-focused steps you can take to create a greener clinic. Discover why now is the time to act: bit.ly/4eWuP3y

Reminder to book your place on the BASHH SAS Doctors’ Conference! 🔍Sessions will include an update on Mpox which will explore the history, epidemiology and geographical differentiation in Mpox clades. Explore the programme and register your place ➡️ bit.ly/3Hy6hSd

Have you got any unanswered questions about what it’s really like to work in Genitourinary Medicine (GUM)? Check out our dedicated LoveGUM FAQ page to help support your career decisions ➡️ bit.ly/43Ye7f5

🚨 Join BASHH as the new Executive Assistant (Governance Officer) This is a great opportunity to work at the heart of BASHH, supporting the President, CEO, Officers and members to deliver high-quality governance and member services. 🔗 Apply now: bit.ly/40i3yCN

Explore a variety of on-demand webinars covering the latest updates in sexual health and HIV with @STASHH_UK. Missed the insightful session on Doxycycline Post-Exposure Prophylaxis for Bacterial STIs? It’s now available for you to watch anytime ➡️ bit.ly/4erpOy4

The NHS has just been given the green light to significantly expand access to HIV prevention medication, PrEP. We welcome the updated @BASHH_UK/@BritishHIVAssoc guidelines on the use of PrEP, which mark a major step forward for HIV prevention in the UK.
The @BASHH_UK - @BritishHIVAssoc Guidelines on the Use of HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) 2025 have been published. Thank you to BHIVA, the writing group, and all contributors to the guidelines.
We are hugely excited to announce the new PrEP guidelines with our colleagues at @BASHH_UK The full guideline can be found here bhiva.org/clinical-guide…
Hard to believe it’s already been a month since #BASHH2025! We’re still reflecting on the powerful insights, engaging workshops and meaningful conversations that took place throughout conference. Let’s keep the momentum going as we work to champion good sexual health for all.

The Sexual Health and HIV eLearning (eHIV-STI) programme, which BASHH has collaborated on, provides healthcare professionals with a knowledge base for supporting individuals with STIs, including HIV, and related conditions. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3PJ8CdK

🏆 We’re excited to share that our LoveGUM campaign has won a Communiqué Award, for Excellence in Combined/Earned/Paid/Owned Communication. Visit the website to learn more about #LoveGUM and the people passionate about improving the sexual health of the UK:…

We are hugely excited to announce the new PrEP guidelines with our colleagues at @BASHH_UK The full guideline can be found here bhiva.org/clinical-guide…
📢The BASHH/BHIVA Guidelines on the Use of HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) 2025 have been published Thank you to @BritishHIVAssoc, the writing group, and all contributors for your expertise and dedication. Access the guidelines here ➡️ bit.ly/4lMe9Ou

Have you considered a BASHH membership? By joining you can access exclusive benefits, including reduced rates to expert-led webinars and events, and immerse yourself into a vibrant community of sexual health professionals. Explore membership options here:…

📝 Last month we published guidelines on doxyPEP for the prevention of syphilis, making the UK one of the first countries globally to offer formal clinical direction on this STI prevention strategy. Read the guidelines here: bit.ly/4mZV90t

🚨 We're hiring! 🚨 BASHH is seeking a full-time Training & Membership Officer. 📍 Permanent role 📅 Applications close: 30 July 💻 Interviews: 7 Aug (online) Learn more and apply now ➡️ bit.ly/44BFUCn
