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British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) @bashhuk.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

Honoured to be joined by the Women's Health Ambassador, Dame Lesley Regan, for a chat with BASHH President, Professor Matt Phillips and @libokecha.bsky.social #BASHH2025 A real rallying cry for not only listening to a woman better but making sure we are ready to receive her and meet her needs

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British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) @bashhuk.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

What about specific inequalities impacting women from marginalised communities? Dame Lesley states: "Got to stop admiring the problem and start implementing action". We need co-production and to rethink the way we do things and train people. Toolkits for self-advocacy @libokecha.bsky.social

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Dr Liz Okecha @libokecha.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

Out of office emails flying in from everywhere! Must be almost time for #BASHH2025

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The BMJ @bmj.com · 19/05/2025

Gonorrhoea is of increasing concern for global sexual health. This article considers the challenges of diagnosis and holistic management of gonorrhoea as well as current and future treatment strategies. Includes a #BMJInfographic www.bmj.com/content/389/...

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Dr Liz Okecha @libokecha.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

Home testing kits are now available across St Helens borough! Pick up a free kit from any of these locations 👇🏾 www.sexualhealthsthelens.nhs.uk/home-testing...

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Home testing kits pick up points

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Matthew Hodson @matthewhodson.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Prides in London, Brighton, Manchester and Birmingham suspend political party participation in their Pride events. ‘We will not stand by as the dignity, safety, and humanity of our trans siblings are debated, delayed, or denied.’ 💜 www.attitude.co.uk/news/london-...

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London, Brighton, Birmingham and Manchester Prides suspend political parties from taking part

Read the full joint statement here

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Dr Richard Ma PhD 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🍉🕺⚕️🩺🎓 @richard-ma.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Are you living with #HIV & aged over 50 in the UK or a carer for someone who is? What are your health and care concerns about HIV and ageing? Please help to create a "bank" of research questions to improve the health and care of older adults with HIV app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/socs/have-...

app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk

Have your say to improve the care of people aged over 50 living with HIV in the UK

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National AIDS Trust @nat.org.uk · 06/05/2025

We welcome the announcement of the roll-out of #HIV opt-out testing in emergency departments in @nhslothian.bsky.social and @nhsggc.bsky.social. This will identify new cases and ensure care - vital for the aims of the Scottish Elimination Plan, and ending transmissions. www.gov.scot/publications...

gov.scot

Programme for Government 2025 to 2026

It will focus on: eradicating child poverty, growing the economy, tackling the climate emergency, delivering high quality and sustainable public services in Scotland.

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Dr Liz Okecha @libokecha.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

This is welcome progress in reducing stigma around testing + allowing people living with undiagnosed HIV & BBV to know their status and be navigated into care. 👏🏿

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Prof Nisreen Alwan @nisreenalwan.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

I can’t bear to see any of that stupid anti-immigrant rhetoric anymore. Years and years of this nonsense taking us back to the past. How can humans still be doing this in 2025? The politics of distraction will never benefit the people but it seems that’s a lesson many are immune to learning.

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Dr Richard Ma PhD 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🍉🕺⚕️🩺🎓 @richard-ma.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Are you a healthcare professional in the UK caring for people living with HIV aged over 50? What are the important issues for you & your patients? We are creating a bank of research questions to bring to a workshop to prioritise research in this area. app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/socs/have-...

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Tristan J Barber @tristanjbarber.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

an early start but great turn out for one of two 8am sessions ‘The Heart of HIV care: state of voluntary sector services and securing their future’ #BHIVA25

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Tristan J Barber @tristanjbarber.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

@bhiva.bsky.social Chair and Brightonian @profygilleece.bsky.social opens #BHIVA25 at the stunning #BrightonDome with a call for us all to defend and protect equality for all in increasingly difficult times 💪🏼👍🏼❤️ 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ 🌍

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National AIDS Trust @nat.org.uk · 23/04/2025

This week, you can find us at the @BritishHIVAssoc Spring Conference 2025 in #Brighton! #BHIVA25 Visit our stall to learn more about us and get hold of our latest publications. If you want to receive all our updates, you can sign up for our newsletter: nat.org.uk/newslette...

National AIDS staff at the stall during the British H.I.V. Association conference.

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British HIV Association @bhiva.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Exploring HIV knowledge within the NHS Workforce, @haruntulunay.bsky.social details the sobering lack of knowledge around HIV transmission. A definite need for more education and the HIV Confident charter #BHIVA25

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HIV Pharmacy Association @hivpa.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Results from HIV Confident charter - still a lot of stigma and misunderstanding! On a positive note, 80% of HCPs would like more training! @bhiva.bsky.social #BHIVA25

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British HIV Association @bhiva.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

James Cole of @nationalaidstrust.bsky.social summarises why #HIV voluntary & community services need to be safeguarded. From the provision of wrap-around care for people with HIV, to providing a platform for people to thrive, the services are invaluable. #BHIVA25

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British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) @bashhuk.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Have you registered for the BASHH Annual Conference? Don’t miss the chance to hear from expert speakers, including a workshop led by Rachel Drayton on the ’10 steps to a greener sexual health and HIV clinic.’ Book today: bit.ly/4arMKNr #BASHH2025

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Philip Baldwin @philipcbaldwin.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

“New figures show the number of AIDS-related deaths could jump from six million to 10 million in the next five years unless funding is reinstated, according to forecasts from the UN AIDS agency (UNAIDS).” The Independent analyses reducing global aid. #HIV www.independent.co.uk/news/health/...

independent.co.uk

The Aids crisis was set to end by 2030 – now Trump’s cuts could mean 4 million deaths

HIV infections and deaths from Aids are set to skyrocket in the next five years if US-funded programmes are not reinstated, write Rachel Schraer, Alicja Hagopian, Bel Trew and Rebecca Thomas

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British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) @bashhuk.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

We’re aware of the uncertainty caused by the Supreme Court ruling on the Equality Act 2010. BASHH stands in solidarity with our trans community and our services remain open and inclusive for all. Read our full statement below ⬇️

BASHH responds to the Supreme Court ruling on terms ‘woman’ and ‘sex’ in the Equality Act 2010

“BASHH stands in solidarity with our trans community and we are proud of our diverse community of practice. We continue to celebrate and advocate for care with dignity and respect for all people who need our services, including trans and gender diverse people.

We know at BASHH that yesterday’s Supreme Court ruling brings uncertainty and worry amongst the communities we serve and our membership. We are pleased to see the Court clearly re-affirm the Equality Act 2010 protects all trans people against discrimination, based on Gender Reassignment, and will continue to do so. We are committed to upholding our principles of good sexual health care for all. Our doors have always been open and will continue to be open for everyone. ”

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Royal Vauxhall Tavern @vauxhalltavern.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

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To all our trans siblings 🏳️‍⚧️

You are all equally loved and all equally valued.

We stand proud, tall and united with you as we continue the fight for acceptance, respect and the chance to live and thrive as our own true selves.

Trans women are women.
Trans men are men.

Trans rights are human rights.

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Phoenix Health Movement @phoenixhealthm.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Welcome to Phoenix Health Movement! We're dedicated to addressing health inequities affecting Black women & other marginalized communities. Out Co-Founders @susancolehaley.bsky.social & Dr Vanessa Apea from @shareeastlondon.bsky.social share more about us in our first video on Bluesky!

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Dr Liz Okecha @libokecha.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

I burn with pure rage for the cruelty these people are inflicting on Americans.

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Dr Liz Okecha @libokecha.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

MAI/MAC is a very rare OI presentation but it is an important consideration in an OI work up. #HIVMasterclass2025 @bashhuk.bsky.social @hivta.bsky.social

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Dr Liz Okecha @libokecha.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Alternative agents for PJP and side effects of treatment that require consideration when prescribing #HIVMasterclass2025 @bashhuk.bsky.social @hivta.bsky.social

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Dr Liz Okecha @libokecha.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Patients presenting with breathing difficulties - important to do a Pneumocystis work up and Lisa Hamzah indicates what to include. #HIVMasterclass2025 @hivta.bsky.social @bashhuk.bsky.social

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Dr Liz Okecha @libokecha.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

What about CMV disease in the context of PLWHIV. Thankfully seen rarely but important considerations when managing patients #HIVMasterclass2025 @bashhuk.bsky.social @hivta.bsky.social

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Dr Liz Okecha @libokecha.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

CD8 encephalitis is a rare presentation but and often responds to high dose steroids. If significant side effects then consider using steroid sparing agents (evidence for this limited to case reports) #HIVMasterclass2025 @bashhuk.bsky.social @hivta.bsky.social

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Dr Liz Okecha @libokecha.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

What is the data for brain biopsies in PLWHIV when managing complex OI - significantly increased risk including haemorrhage. #HIVMasterclass @bashhuk.bsky.social @hivta.bsky.social

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Dr Liz Okecha @libokecha.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Updated guidelines for imaging in pregnancy. Abdominal shielding no longer recommended. MRI safe but avoid IV Gadolinium #HIVMasterclass2025 @bashhuk.bsky.social @hivta.bsky.social

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Dr Liz Okecha @libokecha.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Differentials for SOL and management of patients including Toxoplasmosis work up. #HIVMasterclass2025 @hivta.bsky.social @bhiva.bsky.social

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Dr Liz Okecha @libokecha.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

What to include in an OI screen? Really helpful summary here of what to include as part of screening protocol. #HIVMasterclass2025 @bhiva.bsky.social @bashhuk.bsky.social

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Dr Liz Okecha @libokecha.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Next up we have Lisa Hamzah to discuss interesting cases of opportunistic infections. #HIVMasterclass2025 @bashhuk.bsky.social @bhiva.bsky.social

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Dr Liz Okecha @libokecha.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Let’s be clear, without the hard work and dedication of @nationalaidstrust.bsky.social @bashhuk.bsky.social @bhiva.bsky.social there might not be children who would exist without this change. #HIVMasterclass2025. Truly amazing work 👏🏿

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Dr Liz Okecha @libokecha.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

CALL TO ARMS - Clinicians can be activists! Nicola Mackie and @tristanjbarber.bsky.social we’re fundamental in changing fertility treatment for the law in PLWHIV. @bhiva.bsky.social @bashhuk.bsky.social @nationalaidstrust.bsky.social

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Dr Liz Okecha @libokecha.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Adam Freedman gives us a summary of his role in supporting the legal change in HIV and fertility treatment #HIVMasterclass2025 @bashhuk.bsky.social @bhiva.bsky.social

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Dr Liz Okecha @libokecha.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Important to consider the way in which guidelines may be used by both the defence and prosecution in legal cases. #HIVMasterclass2025

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Dr Liz Okecha @libokecha.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Important to consider that if a guideline is not followed you may be able to use a defence that there are a reasonable number of clinicians that would have made the same decision. #HIVMasterclass2025 @bashhuk.bsky.social @fsrh.org @bhiva.bsky.social

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Dr Liz Okecha @libokecha.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

www.bashh.org/_userfiles/p... Mentioned in the ethics talk today regarding Doxycycline use in pregnancy. @bashhuk.bsky.social @hivta.bsky.social

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Dr Liz Okecha @libokecha.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

IBase resources are brilliant for clinicians but also patients. The pill table allows patients to see what medication they might be started or switched to. #HIVMasterclass2025 @bashhuk.bsky.social @hivta.bsky.social

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Dr Liz Okecha @libokecha.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Stuart Flanagan summarises the excellent resources that every HIV clinician be aware of #HIVMasterclass2025 @bashhuk.bsky.social @hivta.bsky.social

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Dr Liz Okecha @libokecha.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Always remember even for experienced clinicians, you are never alone and it is important to reach out to not just local but also regional MDTs for advice. Stuart Flanagan’s wise words “the best clinicians always ask for help.” #HIVMasterclass2025 @bashhuk.bsky.social @hivta.bsky.social

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Dr Liz Okecha @libokecha.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Stuart Flanagan highlights the real benefit of DOL as a high genetic barrier drug for patients with extensive drug resistance #HIVMasterclass2025 @bashhuk.bsky.social @hivta.bsky.social

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Dr Liz Okecha @libokecha.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

What about proviral DNA testing? Often the reports generated can be difficult to interpret but always helpful to discuss with your virologist if this is being considered for patients where no history resistance #HIVMasterclass2025 @bashhuk.bsky.social @hivta.bsky.social

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Dr Liz Okecha @libokecha.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

What about TAMs? Although this is less of an issue, it is important to have an awareness especially for patients who have previously been treated with AZT #HIVMasterclass2025 @bashhuk.bsky.social @hivta.bsky.social

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Dr Liz Okecha @libokecha.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

An excellent resource referenced today in Stuart Flanagan’s talk is the HIV Stanford Database. Link for this is hivdb.stanford.edu @hivta.bsky.social @bashhuk.bsky.social

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HIV Drug Resistance Database

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Dr Liz Okecha @libokecha.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Credit to Monica Gandhi but these are the key mutations every HIV clinician should be aware of. #HIVMasterclass2025 @bashhuk.bsky.social @hivta.bsky.social

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Dr Liz Okecha @libokecha.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Have you ever wondered what resistance nomenclature is?! Excellent summary of why we use the terminology used when discussing HIV resistance #HIVMasterclass2025 @bashhuk.bsky.social @hivta.bsky.social

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