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Approaching my 5th year living with HIV, grateful for effective meds and embracing new opportunities. #NoShame #Menopause #HIV #HRT

@midgeure1 Sheffield next? Can’t wait 😃

A great night at Plymouth Pavilions last night. 45 min non stop musical journey through solo, visage, Ultravox then an all singing all dancing crowd for the rest of the evening. Thanks for the support🙏

Interested in helping shape the plans and direction of research on blood borne and sexually transmitted infections? The HRPU is looking for people interested in getting involved More info here: coproductioncollective.co.uk/news/help-shap…

It can be a shock to be told that you have HIV, and it may take time to make sense of what it means for you. There isn’t a ‘right’ way to deal with the news. Your feelings may change over the coming days and weeks – that's completely normal. aidsmap.com/about-hiv/rece…

Fantastic to see our poster with @4Mproject at #BHIVABASHH2026! We shared learnings from our project co-creating culturally relevant psychological support for women with HIV. Watch the videos from the project: youtu.be/QZ0G3rP_s7s?si…

I asked you at last year's #BHIVA conference what the research priorities are for care of older people living with #HIV. Top 10 research questions presented in poster A031. This work was done using priority setting partnership approach. #BHIVABASHH26 @BritishHIVAssoc @BASHH_UK

Eilish Hart on very late HIV diagnosis 66% symptomatic at diagnosis 41% with AIDS-defining illness Most missed testing opportunities in primary care 68%. Preventable harm is still happening. Earlier testing and recognition of indicator symptoms has to improve. #BHIVABASHH26

John Gibbons (Find&Treat, @uclh ) on “Return to Care” Peer-led outreach re-engaging people living with HIV lost to follow-up. Combining outreach, digital tracing and trauma-informed support. Re-engagement is about trust and relationships, not just services. #BHIVABASHH26

@BASHH_UK @KhadijahGriffi1 Peer support for VA/GSM is also available to help, and is inclusive for anyone born female, like this group I moderate facebook.com/share/g/1GRHgQ…

Vaginal atrophy in transmasculine people is common but often missed, symptoms don’t always match exam findings and care needs to be proactive and flexible. Topical oestrogen (for at least 3 months) is first line and won’t affect transition, alongside basic skincare and lubrication advice, with escalation (eg clindamycin / steroids) if considering inflammatory vaginitis. #BHIVABASHH26

#BHIVABASHH26 @HayleyHolloway a nurses view on gate keeping and how she was able to understand needs, in this case of a trans patient and thereby lead change. Hayley listed to the patient and recognised the need to initiate change. So powerful. With @ukcab

#BHIVABASHH26 who is listening? Charity Saiwala Peer Support worker for @GeorgeHouseTrst in Liverpool shares how she supports communities and helps support people from different countries and ensure they are heard. With @ukcab

#BHIVABASHH26 Gatekeeping, accessibility and silencing in healthcare @BothwellChikomba leads this important session from @ukcab Are we really listening and let’s understand the challenges to those who are seen at invisible.

Donal and Iain join the podcast to share their lived experiences as heterosexual men navigating HIV in two very different eras. open.spotify.com/episode/1zucjP…

What’s it like to be a healthcare professional when someone you love is unwell? How do we balance using our knowledge & authority to advocate for better care, whilst not overstepping boundaries or not advocating enough, for fear of being deemed difficult? thelancet.com/journals/lance…

Join UK-CAB to shape the future of HIV care. ukcab.net/about/join/

Loving these short videos with easy to understand information 🙂

Join the UK-CAB, the communications network for HIV treatment advocates, open to anyone living with HIV or supporting people living with HIV. It's completely free to be part of the conversations shaping HIV care: just head across to ukcab.net/join

Today is your LAST CHANCE to sign up for the National Conference of People Living with HIV in June 💚💚💚 Don't miss your chance! Find the application form here: positivelyuk.org/conference-202…

Throwback to the National Conference of People Living with HIV 2024! #OneVoiceMultipleExperiences - mini 🧵 1/5

Calling all people living with HIV - join us at the National Conference of People Living with HIV in June! Apply for one of the 200 places at positivelyuk.org/conference-202… Places are limited, so we won't be able to offer a place to everyone who applies.

Free test kit? ✅ Plain packaging? ✅ And you can do it yourself? ✅ Yep, it really is that simple. National HIV Testing Week is a good time to check your status – order your FREE test now freetesting.hiv @startswith_me @THTorguk #ITest #HIVTestingWeek