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Garry Brough @garrybrough.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Exceptional start to the Liverpool #BHIVABASHH2026 Conference. Frank, uncomfortable presentations on empire, colonialism and race inequalities. Hugely relevant to #HIV today, as we will not reach our goal of zero HIV transmissions if we do not ensure equitable, safe respectful healthcare for all.

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Garry Brough @garrybrough.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

At the ViiV Global Patient Summit, #HIV community activists and leaders chose three areas to work on - HIV policy, involvement in research and quality of life. For QoL, I'm thrilled to say that #PeerSupport was seen as the main priority. Time to connect, share and learn from each other. #FTCLondon

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Garry Brough @garrybrough.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

I'm so grateful and honoured to have been entrusted by the @nhivna.bsky.social Executive to be Chair of the #nhivna2025 conference. You will not find a more dedicated, passionate and empathic group of people as #HIV nurses. Sad to step down from the Exec, but looking forward to being a punter in '26

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Garry Brough @garrybrough.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Great presentation from James from @nat.org.uk about the findings of the @hivoutcomes.bsky.social research on the financial crisis facing the #HIV voluntary sector, who provide an essential complement to clinical care, particularly in providing #PeerSupport. #NHIVNA2025

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Garry Brough @garrybrough.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

Great opening session for day 2 of @nhivna.bsky.social, exploring the successes and challenges of opt-out ED BBV testing in Brighton, Blackpool, Nottingham and Leeds. Post diagnosis opt-out #HIV #PeerSupport not available in all sites yet, though. #nhivna2025

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Garry Brough @garrybrough.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

In #HIV services in the 80's and 90's we were used to talking about end of life care, but with effective medication we stopped. With an aging population we need to be considering 'advance care plans' again. Great talk at #NHIVNA2025 conference in Leeds

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Garry Brough @garrybrough.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

June 5 is HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day, so I'm celebrating the fact that I have now been living with #HIV for 34 years, having been told I'd only live 5. I'm incredibly grateful for 28 years of effective treatment, which means I'm healthy and can't pass on the virus. #HLTSAD #UequalsU

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Garry Brough @garrybrough.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

The @hivoutcomes.bsky.social report makes a range of recommendations based on key principles, to safeguard the voluntary sector so that we have a real chance to achieve the 2030 goals of ending #HIV transmissions and #stigma.

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Garry Brough @garrybrough.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

The new @hivoutcomes.bsky.social report highlights the crisis facing #HIV voluntary sector organisations. Over the last three years, most had to cut staff and programmes and were unable to fully meet the needs of people living with HIV.

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Garry Brough @garrybrough.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

At the parliamentary launch of @hivoutcomes.bsky.social new report, listening to powerful words from Angelina on the essential nature of #PeerSupport in #HIV services to address needs and reduce isolation.

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Garry Brough @garrybrough.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

The @londonftci.bsky.social #GPChampions have been educating primary care services (medical AND administrative staff) about #HIV in order to prepare and support them to provide testing, support and care to their patients at risk of and living with HIV. #BHIVA25

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Garry Brough @garrybrough.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

#BHIVA25 exploring the challenges and opportunities of collaborating with GPs to deliver the best care for people with and at risk of #HIV in primary care. Updating GPs knowledge will be key to getting them to consider #HIV prevention, testing and care.

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Garry Brough @garrybrough.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Great to hear of new guidelines for anal cancer screening for people with #HIV. Recommended screening for all aged 45, at 35 for key groups, including gay/bi men and trans women. Early screening allows for early detection and potential to treat effectively. #BHIVA25

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Garry Brough @garrybrough.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Reassuring data on ways of preventing dementia by addressing risk factors and making lifestyle changes. Physical function and environment are key, as is good quality sleep. #BHIVA25

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Garry Brough @garrybrough.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Though @bhiva.bsky.social has standards for cognitive screening and care, there are huge gaps in assessing and signposting to appropriate care. As people with #HIV age, we must do better. #BHIVA25

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Garry Brough @garrybrough.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Lived experience of the day to day challenges of the menopause in relation to brain health, as well as coping strategies, appropriately enough, presented by Memory. #BHIVA25

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Garry Brough @garrybrough.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Powerful words from UK CAB Chair Nicoletta about being dismissed by doctors around concerns relating to memory loss, at the opening session of @bhiva.bsky.social conference #BHIVA25

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Garry Brough @garrybrough.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

So glad I was able to go down to Parliament Sq on Saturday to support my trans sisters and brothers against the increasing discrimination and scapegoating they're experiencing. #NoLGBTwithoutTheT

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Garry Brough @garrybrough.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

Though I'm rarely using social media atm, coming to mark #TransDayOfVisibility in support of my sisters, brothers and non-binary siblings has to be done. We shall overcome hatred and prejudice! ✊🩷🤍🩵

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Garry Brough @garrybrough.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

Thank you Bristol, for hosting an amazing Unconference to bring together all of UK and Ireland Fast-Track Cities to collaborate and find shared solutions to end #HIV transmissions and support people to live well with HIV. #FTC2025

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Garry Brough @garrybrough.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

We're in Bristol today for the UK & Ireland Fast-Track Cities Unconference, bringing everyone together to find common approaches and solutions to ending #HIV transmissions and improving quality of life fir people living with #HIV. @londonftci

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Garry Brough @garrybrough.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Excellent presentation at the @ukcab on #HIV #ageing and #frailty from @howelltjones. He is doing amazing, groundbreaking work in the @ICDCRoyalFree at the @RoyalFreeNHS. Annual health checks for over 50's must be standard of care to help us live healthier for longer!

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Garry Brough @garrybrough.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Thanks Tom, that's really helpful! Thanks for the warm welcome

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