Saving Lives UK @savinglives.bsky.social · 04/08/2026We’re at #DORCAS’ 5th Anniversary today. Come and talk to Yanique Taylor about how we can help you take control of your health. 010
Saving Lives UK @savinglives.bsky.social · 01/06/2026Today marks the start of #PrideMonth here & around the world 🌍 #Pride is both a celebration of the wonderful diverse LGBTQIA+ community and how it enriches society AND it is also a reminder that we've a long way to ensure that ALL people are treated with the love and respect they deserve. 🏳️🌈🤝🏳️⚧️ 031
Reposted by Saving Lives UKBritish Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) @bashhuk.bsky.social · 12/05/2026On International Nurses Day, we celebrate the role of nurses in sexual health and HIV care. They provide compassionate support and challenge stigma daily. We are currently calling on employers to remove barriers to nurses’ development. Learn more: bit.ly/4uMTI8W 033
Saving Lives UK @savinglives.bsky.social · 28/04/2026It's break time at #BHIVABASHH26 - if you're around be sure to come speak to us at our stand about #HIV testing, campaigning and peer support! 001
Saving Lives UK @savinglives.bsky.social · 27/04/2026Our friend @angelinanamiba.bsky.social has a poster at #BHIVABASHH26 on Co-creating culturally relevant psychological support with women living with HIV. Check it out at A137! 073
Saving Lives UK @savinglives.bsky.social · 27/04/2026NEWS: The @liverpooluni.bsky.social has launched their #PrEP @prepinteractions.bsky.social interactions checker - helping people take control of their health. #BHIVABASHH26 Check it out, and quotes from the team here: www.savinglivesuk.com/prep-checker/savinglivesuk.comNew PrEP interaction checker launches - Saving LivesThe University of Liverpool has launched a PrEP drug-drug interactions checker helping people manage their PreP and other medications. 0117
Reposted by Saving Lives UKTom [PositiveLad] 🏳️🌈 🇪🇺 @positivelad.me · 13/04/2026Just had my Spring 2026 COVID booster. COVID hasn’t gone away, and if you’re eligible due to age or underlying health factors please be sure to get yours when offered. More info: nhs.uk/covidvaccine @ukhsa.bsky.social @england.nhs.uk @savinglives.bsky.social 1172
Reposted by Saving Lives UKBritish HIV Association @bhiva.bsky.social · 30/03/2026Check out the new #BHIVA Rapid Guidance on re-engagement into #HIV care. Despite excellent HIV outcomes in the UK, some people with HIV disengage from care. Let's work to re-engage this group - preventing harm to the individual and supporting progress on national targets. bhiva.org/rapid-guidan... 043
Reposted by Saving Lives UKBritish HIV Association @bhiva.bsky.social · 30/03/2026🚨 #BHIVABASHH26 Pre-conference registration will close at midday on Monday 20th April. ⏰ On-site registration, at the conference venue, will be available from 8am Monday 27th April. 🔗 LINK: bhiva.org/event/bhiva-... 023
Reposted by Saving Lives UKBritish HIV Association @bhiva.bsky.social · 13/03/2026Climate proofing #SexualHealth & #HIV 🌍🧬 Prof Collins Iwuji (Africa Health Research Institute) & Prof Carmen Logie (Uni of Toronto) share interconnections & impacts of extreme weather on marginalized populations and actionable interventions at #BHIVABASHH26 Register now: bhiva.org/event/bhiva-... 132
Reposted by Saving Lives UKHIV i-Base @hiv-i-base.bsky.social · 20/03/2026Two cases of severe #hyperglycemia with injectable CAB/RPV-LA: i-base.info/htb/53413 Though not listed as an adverse event, paper authors advise that anyone with a high BMI or even mildly increased #glycemia may need close monitoring. #HIV #HIVsky #EndoSky #MedSky #HIVtreatment #Cabenuva #Diabetes 268
Reposted by Saving Lives UKBritish HIV Association @bhiva.bsky.social · 23/03/2026NEWS: #MENINGITIS AND #HIV Check out this BHIVA news update for information on meningitis vaccinations for people living with HIV LINK: www.bhiva.org/meningitis-i... 012
Reposted by Saving Lives UKBritish HIV Association @bhiva.bsky.social · 27/02/2026What the Water Carried: Liverpool, Slavery & Living Inequality Opening the #BHIVABASHH26 conference, Maleka Egeonu-Roby, community leader, social worker & cultural advocate based in Liverpool, will share details about health inequalities that have real life consequences bhiva.org/event/bhiva-... 054
Saving Lives UK @savinglives.bsky.social · 18/02/2026NEWS: A tribunal has heard that an officer working for Gwent Police, who was living with HIV, was made to feel “like a walking disease” www.beyondpositive.org/2026/02/18/p...beyondpositive.orgPolice force leaves officer living with HIV feeling “violated” - beyondpositiveA tribunal has heard that an officer working for Gwent Police, who was living with HIV, was made to feel "like a walking disease". 011
Saving Lives UK @savinglives.bsky.social · 16/02/2026Saving Lives worked across National #HIVTestingWeek to raise awareness of #HIV as well as challenges still faced by people living with the virus. Thank you to our partners Healthy Brum (Birmingham CC), Umbrella Health, Positive Peers, and UHB NHS FT. www.savinglivesuk.com/charity-rais... 001
Reposted by Saving Lives UKTom [PositiveLad] 🏳️🌈 🇪🇺 @positivelad.me · 12/02/2026It's great to see so many people engaging with #HIVTestingWeek across various platforms. I would ask people to consider what language they use though when discussing the topic. Here's a little thread of examples... #LanguageMattersmedia.tenor.coma man sits at a table with a plate of food and says " i don t love the way you phrased that "ALT: a man sits at a table with a plate of food and says " i don t love the way you phrased that " 12311
Reposted by Saving Lives UKElton John AIDS Foundation @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org · 11/02/2026It’s #HIVTestingWeek in the UK! Dr Steve Taylor, Lead HIV Consultant in Birmingham, UK explains why knowing your status really matters. #GetTested. Protect your health. 031
Reposted by Saving Lives UKBritish HIV Association @bhiva.bsky.social · 12/02/2026Free test kit? ✅ Plain packaging? ✅ And you can do it yourself? ✅ Yep, it really is that simple! National #HIVTestingWeek is a good time to check your #HIV status. Order your FREE test now at startswithme.org.uk 043
Reposted by Saving Lives UKNational AIDS Trust @nat.org.uk · 12/02/2026“As a gay man who came out over 35 years ago, Chair @bhiva.bsky.social & someone living with #HIV, LGBTQ+ History Month reminds people that the story of HIV is deeply intertwined with LGBTQ+ history, resilience & progress.” 🏳️🌈 @tristanjbarber.bsky.social shares #LGBTHistoryMonth reflections:nat.org.ukLGBT+ History Month: Tristan’s reflectionsDr Tristan Barber, Chair of the British HIV Association, shares his professional and personal reflections for LGBT+ History Month on the theme of science and innovation. 0115
Saving Lives UK @savinglives.bsky.social · 12/02/2026Did you know: #PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a pill which can be taken daily (or on event-basis) to protect yourself against #HIV? Find out more on PrEP here: www.prepster.info #GetTested this #HIVTestingWeek and take control of your health. Get a free home test at: startswithme.org.uk 011
Saving Lives UK @savinglives.bsky.social · 11/02/2026A person living with #HIV, who is on effective treatment, cannot pass HIV on to their sexual partners. This is known as undetectable equals untransmittable, or U=U. The first step is to #GetTested and #KnowYourStatus. This #HIVTestingWeek grab a free HIV test at startswithme.org.uk 064
Saving Lives UK @savinglives.bsky.social · 10/02/2026DID YOU KNOW: There are an estimated 5200 people living with #HIV in the UK - that don't realise it? 😳 That means you could be unknowingly passing the virus on, whilst it damages your immune system 🧬 Take a FREE test this #HIVTestingWeek and take control of your health 💪 🔗 www.startswithme.org.uk 012
Reposted by Saving Lives UKKilometer780 (aka mattingham) @kilometer780.bsky.social · 09/02/2026I’ve ordered a kit. Easy to do! Do you know your status? #HIVTestingWeek 122
Saving Lives UK @savinglives.bsky.social · 09/02/2026This week is National #HIVTestingWeek. Testing for #HIV is the only way to know your status for sure. Whatever the result, you'll be in control of your own health and support is available. Grab your free home HIV testing kit here: 🏴 freetesting.hiv 🏴 test.tht.org.uk/scotland/ 🏴 www.shwales.online 052
Reposted by Saving Lives UKElton John AIDS Foundation @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org · 01/12/2025Today, the UK government has announced a new £170 million HIV Action Plan for England, a major step toward ending new HIV transmissions by 2030. At the heart of the plan is opt-out testing, pioneered by the @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org, helping more people get diagnosed and into care. 122
Saving Lives UK @savinglives.bsky.social · 01/12/2025Wow! What a great turn-out for an indoors #WorldAIDSDay event at the Birmingham Hippodrome this evening. Famed choreographer, Jerry Lee, introduces the night’s entertainment and dancing. @ftcbirmingham.bsky.social 040
Saving Lives UK @savinglives.bsky.social · 01/12/2025There's still time to join Team Saving Lives and our friends at the #Birmingham #WorldAIDSDay evening. Check out the schedule below! 010
Reposted by Saving Lives UKBritish HIV Association @bhiva.bsky.social · 01/12/2025It is an opportunity to remember those who have died and those who continue to be affected. It is vital that we continue to work together towards eliminating #HIV #stigma. Organisations like #BHIVA and #BASHH will always support the HIV community in commemorating #WorldAIDSDay. 054
Reposted by Saving Lives UKBritish HIV Association @bhiva.bsky.social · 01/12/2025#BHIVA and #BASHH stand in solidarity with all affected by HIV globally on #WorldAIDSDay. Marking & celebrating World AIDS Day continues to be crucial for raising awareness, promoting unity in the #HIV sector and generating support for collaborative solutions. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...theguardian.comUS will no longer commemorate World Aids Day, reports sayState department has told employees and grant recipients to not publicly promote or make event on 1 December 164
Saving Lives UK @savinglives.bsky.social · 01/12/2025Saving Lives are thrilled to read this #WorldAIDSDay that opt-out testing in Emergency Departments will continue to be funded for years to come. Our Medical Director, @docstevetaylor.bsky.social along with our CEO @danhartland.bsky.social, spoke to BBC News earlier: www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukHIV testing in Midlands A&Es 'quite literally saving lives'Hundreds of otherwise unidentified HIV and hepatitis cases are being diagnosed via A&E blood tests. 0188
Saving Lives UK @savinglives.bsky.social · 19/11/2025Great to see the upcoming #WorldAIDSDay events in Birmingham being covered by Birmingham Magazine LINK: birminghammagazine.co.uk/birmingham-a... Do join us if you're about - everyone welcome! 031
Saving Lives UK @savinglives.bsky.social · 18/11/2025Check out what's happening in #Birmingham this #WorldAIDSDay on December 1st. A packed programme of performance art, remembrance and celebration: www.savinglivesuk.com/birmingham-w... Thank you to @bhiva.bsky.social, @nationaltrust.org.uk, @birminghampride.bsky.social and others for their support.savinglivesuk.comBirmingham-based artists join forces for World AIDS Day 2025 - Saving LivesBirmingham creatives are joining forces to give voice to people living with HIV this year’s World AIDS Day and they want the wider public to pay attention. 073
Reposted by Saving Lives UKBritish HIV Association @bhiva.bsky.social · 24/09/2025There is *no evidence* that taking paracetamol during conception, pregnancy or breastfeeding causes autism in children. It is important that pregnant people have access to safe and appropriate pain relief. For more information see the NHS statement below: www.nhs.uk/medicines/pa...nhs.ukPregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility while taking paracetamol for adultsNHS medicines information on paracetamol and whether you can take it while pregnant or breastfeeding. 012
Reposted by Saving Lives UKWHO @who.int · 24/09/2025WHO statement on autism-related issues The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes that there is currently no conclusive scientific evidence confirming a possible link between #autism and use of acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) during pregnancy Full statement bit.ly/47YsgwI 241050543
Saving Lives UK @savinglives.bsky.social · 23/09/2025In "this shouldn't need saying but here we are" news: Paracetamol, used as directed, remains safe for use during conception, pregnancy & into later life. There is NO LINK between #paracetamol and #autism. To state otherwise, so publicly, is both disingenuous and dangerous - to women especially.media.tenor.coma poster for the outlaws shows a woman with her eyes closedAlt: A woman in a red jacket tilts her head and says "Don't listen to them". 183
Reposted by Saving Lives UKScottish Trans @scottishtrans.bsky.social · 17/07/2025There’s never been a more important time to tell your MP and the UK Minister for Equalities why it’s essential that trans people can still be included in everyday services. Use our tool and get in touch in 2 minutes: www.scottishtrans.org/emailfortran... 🏳️⚧️ 32616
Reposted by Saving Lives UKSHARE Collaborative @shareeastlondon.bsky.social · 22/07/2025We developed the study together with 17 amazing community members reflecting experiences from 17 European countries. The wonderful @angelinanamiba.bsky.social co-chaired the co-design process and the brilliant @matthewhodson.bsky.social was our external scrutineer. /2 144
Reposted by Saving Lives UKSHARE Collaborative @shareeastlondon.bsky.social · 22/07/2025Our latest study 'ASK US Europe' is live and open to recruitment for people living with HIV in Europe who are on ART! Please share widely across your networks in Europe and the UK. bit.ly/4m5ktRm /1bit.lyAsk Us EuropeThis survey aims to gather insights from the perspective of people living with HIV on discussions with HIV healthcare provider about new HIV treatments. 1311
Reposted by Saving Lives UKNational AIDS Trust @nat.org.uk · 24/07/20255,200 people living with #HIV have not yet been diagnosed. National AIDS Trust and the Behavioural Insights Team have assessed the potential role for financial incentives in increasing HIV testing in the UK, particularly among underserved populations. Read the full report: nat.org.uk/publicati... 064
Reposted by Saving Lives UKTom [PositiveLad] 🏳️🌈 🇪🇺 @positivelad.me · 22/07/2025Check out this new article that @tristanjbarber.bsky.social, and myself, wrote with #ViiVHealthcare for @gaytimes.bsky.social magazine about how life with #HIV has changed - and why it's important to be part of making decisions about your care and treatment. #HIVHasChanged #AD #Sponsoredgaytimes.comThe realities of living with HIV have changedDr Tristan Barber and Tom Hayes-Isaacs, an activist living with HIV, discuss how advances in medicine now allow many people living with HIV to lead full and healthy lives. 0155
Saving Lives UK @savinglives.bsky.social · 11/07/2025Most of England now covered by a Amber Health Alert from the @ukhsa.bsky.social 🚨☀️ Valid until Monday. Remember to stay in the shade, drink plenty of water, and check on vulnerable older, younger and unwell friends & family. LINK: ukhsa-dashboard.data.gov.uk/weather-heal... 021
Reposted by Saving Lives UKBritish Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) @bashhuk.bsky.social · 11/07/2025📢 The BASHH/BHIVA Guidelines on the Use of HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) 2025 have been published Thank you to @bhiva.bsky.social, the writing group, and all contributors for your expertise and dedication. Access the guidelines here ➡️ bit.ly/4lMe9Ou 197
Reposted by Saving Lives UKBritish HIV Association @bhiva.bsky.social · 11/07/2025New BASHH/BHIVA guidelines on the use of #HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis ( #PrEP ) 2025 are out 💊🧬 They include new sections on equity and risk assessment, shifting away from clinical trial-based eligibility criteria. This aims to reduce barriers and expand access. LINK: bhiva.org/clinical-gui... 185
Saving Lives UK @savinglives.bsky.social · 30/06/2025Today is going to be a scorcher of a #heatwave in parts of the UK To stay safe remember to: - Seek shade - Dress lightly - Drink plenty of water - Wear SPF if you go out To keep your house cool, it may seem counterintuitive but, keep windows, curtains and blinds shut - keep the heat out.media.tenor.coma woman is standing in front of a screen that says scorchioAlt: a woman is standing in front of a screen that says scorchio 1104
Saving Lives UK @savinglives.bsky.social · 19/06/2025We're excited to welcome our friend @angelinanamiba.bsky.social and @4mproject.bsky.social to BlueSky. Angelina is a tireless, prosecco powered, fashion icon, HIV activist, advocate and ally. The 4M Project exists to support women living with HIV during pregnancy and parenting through empowerment. 131
Saving Lives UK @savinglives.bsky.social · 12/06/2025To coincide with the display of the #UKAIDSQuilt at the Tate Modern this weekend, the BBC will be airing a piece on the ‘Cover Up Quilts’ project. The feature will be shown today during the #MorningLive show on BBC One which runs from 0930 to 1045. @bhiva.bsky.social @nat.org.uk #HIVsky 172
Saving Lives UK @savinglives.bsky.social · 02/06/2025#TeamSavingLives are always here for our LGBTQIA+ staff & clients. Pride means different things to everyone. For some it’s a celebration, for others it’s a protest. Equal rights are not guaranteed. We need to continue to fight for everyone to be treated with respect and dignity. #PrideMonth 0196
Reposted by Saving Lives UKDan Hartland @danhartland.bsky.social · 23/05/2025Private viewing last night for Glitter & Feathers at the @nationaltrust.org.uk Back To Backs in Birmingham: a retrospective for local artist Garry Jones and a powerful expression of what Pride means. Glad to speak briefly on behalf of @savinglives.bsky.social, which often supports Garry’s projects. 141
Saving Lives UK @savinglives.bsky.social · 28/05/2025England is to be the first country in the world to roll out the #gonorrhoea vaccine as rates of the bacterial sexually transmitted infection soar. Find out more and read Dr Naomi Sutton's thoughts on the impact the #vaccine could have. #GUMsky #STIsky #SexualHealthSky #HIVSky #VaccineSky #IDSkybeyondpositive.orgGonorrhoea vaccine to be available in England - beyondpositiveEngland is to be the first country in the world to roll out the gonorrhoea vaccine as rates of the bacterial sexually transmitted infection soar. In 2023 there were over 85,000 cases of gonorrhoea dia... 192
Reposted by Saving Lives UKNational AIDS Trust @nat.org.uk · 20/05/2025Community advocate and NAT trustee Angelina Namiba gave a powerful speech on the transformational power of peer support, reflecting on her personal journey living with #HIV and the critical role of community-led services in supporting people to live well bsky.app/profile/savi... 111