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Saving Lives UK @savinglives.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

We’re at #DORCAS’ 5th Anniversary today. Come and talk to Yanique Taylor about how we can help you take control of your health.

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Saving Lives UK @savinglives.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Our 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!

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Saving Lives UK @savinglives.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Saving 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...

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Saving Lives UK @savinglives.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Did 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

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Saving Lives UK @savinglives.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

A 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

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Saving Lives UK @savinglives.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

DID 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

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Saving Lives UK @savinglives.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

This 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

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Saving Lives UK @savinglives.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

Wow! 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

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Saving Lives UK @savinglives.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Great 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!

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Saving Lives UK @savinglives.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Most 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...

A map of the UK with most of the midlands and south covered by an Amber alert, with the north of England covered by a Yellow alert.

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Saving Lives UK @savinglives.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

To 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

A photograph of a room. On a table stands a steel structure of two entwined hearts.

A red and gold quilt panel. On it in black letters “Stop prejudice and stigma”

A quilt panel. On it a silhouette of a tree wrapped in red ribbon is growing multi coloured hearts from its branches.

A white quilt panel. On it the writing reads “have you been tested?” It’s decorated with red droplet shapes and hearts.

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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

A rectangular flag made up of rainbow colours of the pride rainbow.

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Saving Lives UK @savinglives.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

James Cole, of @nat.org.uk, talks about the recommendations set out in the #HIVOutcomes report.

A screen showing a presentation that says: Recommendations
Report details recommendations for UK governments, commissioners and other funders, healthcare providers and HIV VCSEs
Recommendations for UK Government:
• Renewed partnership with VCSEs in delivery of HIV Action Plan
• Dedicated funding set aside for HIV VCSEs
• Guarantee access to psychosocial support incl. peer support
• Commission a national HIV Retention and Re-engagement programme
Invest in VCSE-led training, campaigns and services to tackle HIV stigma
Ensure the long-term provision of VCSE testing and prevention services
• Expand community-based PrEP services

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Saving Lives UK @savinglives.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Angelina Namiba talking about the essential impact of Peer Support and Volunteering in her #HIV journey. “I will never forget what my friend did for me - they enabled me to come to terms with my diagnosis”. @nat.org.uk #HIVOutcomes

A stylish black woman in a red dress stands at a lectern

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Saving Lives UK @savinglives.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

We’re at the Houses Of Parliament today for the @nat.org.uk #HIVOutcomes report launch. Voluntary & charitable organisations are the backbone of HIV support, education & outreach in 2025. The current level of funding for their vital support is unacceptable and unsustainable @appghiv.bsky.social

A photograph of the Elizabeth Clock Tower, colloquially known as Big Ben, against a sunny blue London sky.

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Saving Lives UK @savinglives.bsky.social · 17/05/2025

Today is #IDAHOBIT @may17org.bsky.social. The international day against homophobia, biphobia, interphobia and transphobia. As seen in the UK LGBTQIA rights aren’t guaranteed and can regress. May 17th is a day to stand forward and pledge your support with LGBTQIA people everywhere. #LoveIsLove

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Saving Lives UK @savinglives.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Join together and show your support for the trans community this evening in Birmingham. Meet by the HIV & AIDS memorial outside the Hippodrome at 6pm. Team Saving Lives stands with trans people - now and always. #TransMenAreMen #TransWomenAreWomen #TransRightsNow

A poster stating the same event details as in the text of this post.

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Saving Lives UK @savinglives.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

The Birmingham AIDS & HIV Memorial Legacy Project 'Cover Up Quilts' are on display at #BHIVA25. Come & meet the Project Lead, Garry Jones and see several quilts made by people living with #HIV. This project was part funded by the @bhiva.bsky.social @drlaurajwaters.bsky.social community fund.

Four quilts, approximately 1 metre wide by 2 metres tall, on display in a wooden room. The one closest to the camera reads "Be positive. Being Positive, No Shame". Another has the U=U slogan on a Union Jack, with a pride flag below.

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Saving Lives UK @savinglives.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

PrEP - what is it, and why aren't more women on it? Our Clinical Nurse Specialist, @niamhfkielb.bsky.social, talks about conversations she's had with friends & family - and the barriers we need to overcome to get more women accessing #PrEP. Read more: www.savinglivesuk.com/women-and-pr... #HIVSky

A nurse in navy blue scrubs, with a rainbow lanyard sits in an office. The caption says "Niamh Fleming-Kielb, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Saving Lives Ambassador"

Blue text on a light pink cloudy background says: Women and girls are told repeatedly from a young age "don't get pregnant". Wider sexual health and HIV education including PrEP and PEP should be key components of ongoing conversations and teaching.

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Saving Lives UK @savinglives.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

This #HIVTestingWeek we're encouraging folk to take control of their health and #GetTested There's no such thing as a bad #HIV diagnosis - If negative you can take steps to stay negative (PrEP, condoms etc) - If positive you now know and can start treatment There's support for you no matter what ❤️

A man with a ginger beard and moustache, wearing a yellow t-shirt and glasses, stands against a teal background. The caption says "I test. It's the only way to know if I have HIV, so I can stay in control of my health."

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Saving Lives UK @savinglives.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

Rachel visited her local sexual health service, feeling unwell after the end of a relationship. "By testing when I did, I was diagnosed early. #HIV hadn't damaged my immune system. Now my HIV treatment gives me the freedom to be me" ❤️ Be like Rachel and test this #HIVTestingWeek - freetesting.hiv

A smiling woman dressed in red stands amongst a parade. The caption reads "Rachel Greaves. Positive Peers Birmingham. Saving Lives Ambassador".

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Saving Lives UK @savinglives.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

#DYK someone living with #HIV on effective treatment, often just one pill a day, can live just as long & well as any of their peers. Treatment also stops them passing HIV onto their sexual partners or unborn children. It all starts with a test. #GetTested this #HIVTestingWeek at: freetesting.hiv

A man stands against a teal background, with the text "I test. To be part of the generation that stops HIV".

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Saving Lives UK @savinglives.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

Today marks the start of #HIVTestingWeek in England. Did you know that there are thousands of people in the UK who don't realise that they're living with HIV? We can all do our part by testing for #HIV - and all it takes is one finger prick. Get your free test at: test.tht.org.uk/finder today.

A black woman stands against a teal background. Her in-image quote says: "I test. HIV testing lets me live my life, whatever the result".

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Saving Lives UK @savinglives.bsky.social · 11/11/2024

Hello world! 👋 We’ve just joined BlueSky, looking to our extend our reach outside of Twitter. We’ve heard there’s a great #IDsky #HIVsky #MedSky #TxIDSky presence on here? We’re a UK charity who tackle stigma and help enable testing outside clinics - for HIV, HCV, as well as other BBVs and STIs.

A large group of volunteers in Saving Lives branded shirts pose in front of a giant red AIDS ribbon.

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