FSRH Scotland

👋 Our Scotland committee will use this account to share all things #SRH related in Scotland. Follow & join the conversation with #FSRHScot

About time! 🚺 pharmaceutical-journal.com/article/news/c…

We strongly welcome the Plan’s commitment to meeting SRH needs across the lifecourse and call on the Scottish Government to work with us and partners to implement it. Read more: fsrh.org/news/we-welcom…

“I would welcome a new contraceptive option for men, and there are many men who would be prepared to use such a method.” VP Dr Diana Mansour on male contraception f/ @TheScotsman ow.ly/C3WT50FOOLN

Missed this last week? 👉 Our updated CSRH curriculum is now live! Our new curriculum is designed to offer robust assessments and a clearer learning structure, with content that is relevant to the future SRH workforce. Find out more: ow.ly/A0xG50FJxou

For many, this week signals a return to normality, but for some it's going to be an anxious time. If you work in Health & Social Care and you're feeling anxious about restrictions being lifted, here are some suggestions to help you stay in control: wellbeinghub.scot/resource/feeli…

Our redesigned Diploma is open to all healthcare professionals working in the UK and Ireland, who want to improve their knowledge and skills in #SRH and contraceptive choices. 👉 Find out more and apply for our Diploma here: ow.ly/cfos50FyYws #SexualReproductiveHealth

Abortion provision should be based on best clinical practise not political interests - reflections from our final panellist Rachael Clarke from @BPAS1968. Now it's over to our audience to ask some questions! #APPGSRH @MRC_CRH @BPAS1968 @MSIchoices

Get a sneak peak of the @stihiv2021 with @henryjdevries @MarkVermeulenAF and @HarrisonBAustin as they reveal the background behind "Sexual diversity and the city" and how this year's congress will be of interest to people from all backgrounds 👉youtube.com/watch?v=HycY5E…

🔸 Half-day SRH hot topic event 🔸 MEET THE SPEAKER: Dr Caroline Cooper. Dr Cooper, an expert GP in LARC delivery, will be joining us next Thursday to deliver a talk on contraception and complex cases in the clinic. Book your ticket now: ow.ly/Yaxw50FrwVI

It’s easy for the experiences of individuals to cluster online and resemble a definitive conclusion. But according to FSRH's @TheSexDoctorUK, who fits “maybe 300 to 400 coils a year”, these experiences are more like the exception than the rule. ow.ly/2lgn50FnruR

🎉Applications for our MFSRH part 1 exam are now open! The MFSRH is a recognised qualification in #SRH, held by clinicians who provide expertise in community, primary and acute care. 👇 Take a look at our entry requirements & apply by 30 July. ow.ly/DpTf50FmeQo

FSRH Members can access a 5% discount on a range of patient facing information leaflets from @FPAResources Find out more: ow.ly/fsSR50FgT1X

🚨 FSRH Event: Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare Across the Life-Course - 15 July 2021 Our latest hot topic event takes a closer look at: 🔸 Contraception for over 40s. 🔸 Complex clinical cases. 🔸 Fertility and older women. Book your ticket now: ow.ly/c9rp50Fipzz

Not long now, make sure to submit your abstract on #SRH research, developments etc by next Monday. You've got all weekend to work on it!

FSRH spokesperson Dr Louise Massey tells @michroberts of @BBCNews: "There is understandably going to be some discomfort with the procedure, but it should not be overwhelming." Dr Massey says the procedure can always be stopped if there is too much pain, discomfort or distress.

No woman should endure severe pain when having their IUD fitted. As specialists in women’s health, we aim to listen & work to ensure women’s choices are acknowledged and respected. Read our statement w/ @RCObsGyn on recent accounts of painful insertions ow.ly/qipz50Fg7U7

As specialists working in women’s health, we aim to listen and work to ensure women’s choices are acknowledged and respected, including appropriate pain relief. Read our joint statement with @rcog: fsrh.org/news/fsrh-rcog…

Are you a specialist #SRH nurse lead & FSRH member? We have an exciting opportunity to lead the development of a new credential for ACPs working in integrated sexual health and #HIV services. 👉 Deadline to apply is 9am on 5 July: ow.ly/dk9Y50Fbvw2

We need to protect access to safe, legal abortion care. We've joined @EngenderScot and @BPAS1968 today to call on the Scottish Government to make telemedicine a permanent part of abortion care across Scotland. #PillsByPost @ScotNational coverage here ow.ly/NHyI50F9YFw

"Only half of those who are told they have HPV after a cervical screening understand what the infection is, with many thinking it is more serious than it is" We need to dispel the misconceptions on HPV & screening results #CervicalScreeningAwarenessWeek ow.ly/pOw850Fauhv