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Prof Viv Hope

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Professor of Public Health at PHI, LJMU, UK. * drug use & harm reduction * LGBTQI+ well-being * preventing infections * reducing health inequalities profiles.ljmu.ac.uk/11344-vivian-ho… 🏳️‍🌈

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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Calling academics: the abstract deadline is approaching for #HR27Belfast! Open to all methodologies and disciplines. Got early-stage work? Our Poster/Dialogue formats are made for it. hr27.hri.global/call-for-abstracts
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Helen Ward @profhelenward.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
please stop calling this thuggery. It is terrorism.
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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 08/09/2026
Happy #StarTrekDay, everyone! Here's one of Picard's finest moments. #StarTrek60 #StarTrekDiamondJubilee #Picard
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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
📝 Submit your abstract for #HR27Belfast.  🔗https://hr27.hri.global/call-for-abstracts/
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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
⏱️You're on time to submit your abstract for #HR27Belfast. From oral presentations, to workshops and dialogue spaces, we're thrilled to hear from you! 🔗https://hr27.hri.global/call-for-abstracts/
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IMS @phi-ims.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Only two weeks until our LJMU Drug Related Deaths Conference 2026. We have lots of great speakers planned! The event is online, on Thursday 23rd April, and it's free to register: ims.ljmu.ac.uk/DRDconference #DRDevent
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Prof Viv Hope @vivprof.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Great to see our - @hannahcem.bsky.social @drgordonhay.bsky.social @evhearne.bsky.social - paper on substance use among LGBTQ+ people in the UK published. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... . 1/3.
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Looking beyond sexualized drug use: exploring the relationship between substance use and subjective well-being among LGBTQ+ people in the UK
LGBTQ+ community experience higher levels of substance use and poorer well-being than the general population.Variations in well-being by form of substance use (adjusting for confounders) were exami...
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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of Catherine Cook as the Executive Director of Harm Reduction International.
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Harm Reduction International Appoints Catherine Cook as Executive Director - Harm Reduction International
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LJMU Impact @ljmuimpact.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Sio Wynne exploring practical approaches to alleviating gender dysphoria. Heather Panter examining forensic and investigative responses to transgender homicides. Serious research with clear pathways into policy and practice.
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LJMU Impact @ljmuimpact.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Went to the q:LJMU Research Showcase today. Three thought provoking projects with real world relevance. Hannah Madden asking “what counts as sex?” and what that means for risk and sexual health messaging.
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Prof Viv Hope @vivprof.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
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Petition: Do not introduce Digital ID cards
We demand that the UK Government immediately commits to not introducing a digital ID cards. There are reports that this is being looked at.
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The Pandemic Institute @thepandemicinst.bsky.social · 12/08/2025
⏳ Calling all researchers! Showcase your work at the TPI Scientific Meeting (1–2 Oct 2025, Liverpool). 📝 Submit your abstract by 29 Aug — focus on emerging threats or pandemic science. 🔗 www.thepandemicinstitute.org/collaborate/... #TPI2025 #PandemicPreparedness #CallForPosters
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IMS @phi-ims.bsky.social · 11/08/2025
New paper published by Dr Victoria Marland and colleagues, an evaluation of nitazene test strips. Their conclusions recommend caution when used in front-line testing, and highlight false positive results associated with the presence of caffeine harmreductionjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10....
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Evaluation of nitazene immunoassay test strips for rapid in-situ detection of nitazene and nitazene analogs in illicit drug samples - Harm Reduction Journal
Background The detection of nitazene compounds in the United Kingdom has raised concerns among healthcare professionals, public health authorities, and law enforcement due to the increased risk of fat...
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Liverpool John Moores University @ljmuofficial.bsky.social · 01/08/2025
Up to 1/5 students in student accommodation identify as LGBTQ+ & their experience at university is known to be often tougher than straight students. LJMU & Unite Students are partnering to identify gaps & provide support. ➡️https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/news/articles/2025/7/30/lgbtq-student-study
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Hannah Madden @hannahcem.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
🏳️‍🌈 NEW RESEARCH: Dating apps could be a tool for HEALTH EQUITY! Our UK/US study found LGBTQ+ users gain social connections, self-esteem boosts & meaningful relationships through GSN apps. (1/4) #LGBTQResearch #SexPositive #PublicHealth www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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The Pandemic Institute @thepandemicinst.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
We have an exciting line up for our Scientific Meeting this coming October. Spaces are filling fast so register soon to avoid disappointment. Our poster abstract submission is also open, deadline 29th August: www.thepandemicinstitute.org/news/poster-...
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Matthew Hodson @matthewhodson.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
The new Sex and Relationships guidance issued by the Department of Education appears unaware that a) AIDS can’t be transmitted and b) the ‘S’ stands for syndrome and isn’t just a plural for AID. Educational guidance so ill-informed can’t be trusted. And it isn’t even the worst thing about it. 😡
I’ve highlighted a section from the guidance that reads ‘How the different sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV/AIDs are transmitted.’
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Prof Viv Hope @vivprof.bsky.social · 16/07/2025
Great news, and a great route. Thank you to @sahirhouse.bsky.social for making this happen. BBC News - Liverpool's new Pride route for 2025 revealed - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Liverpool's new Pride route for 2025 revealed
Celebrations start at the city's Pier Head for the annual event which celebrates LGBTQ+ communities.
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Prof Viv Hope @vivprof.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
q:LJMU will hold it first seminar Connecting LGBTQ+ Research & Community on 17/07. LJMU research with LGBTQ+ communities will be presented, with guest speaker @hazelmarzetti.bsky.social. The event will be of interest to researchers, academics, professionals, and community organisations. #lgbtq+
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q:LJMU Seminar - Connecting LGBTQ+ Research & Community
Join q:LJMU for a seminar connecting researchers and community to discuss LGBTQ+ research, collaboration and impact.
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Dr Evelyn Hearne @evhearne.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
q:LJMU will hold it first seminar Connecting LGBTQ+ Research & Community on 17/07. LJMU research with LGBTQ+ communities will be presented, with guest speaker @hazelmarzetti.bsky.social . The event will be of interest to researchers, academics, professionals, and community
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q:LJMU Seminar - Connecting LGBTQ+ Research & Community
Join q:LJMU for a seminar connecting researchers and community to discuss LGBTQ+ research, collaboration and impact.
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Prof Viv Hope @vivprof.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
There are also talks by @hazelmarzetti.bsky.social (Understanding LGBTQ+ suicide & suicide prevention) and from @sahirhouse.bsky.social #LGBTQ #lgbt #pride
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Prof Viv Hope @vivprof.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
The studies presented by @ljmuofficial.bsky.social ranges from local studies (Perceptions of safety for LGBTQIA+ people in heteronormative nightlife settings, Liverpool) and international work (Understanding Factors in US Transgender Homicides). @ljmuimpact.bsky.social @ljmu-phi.bsky.social
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Prof Viv Hope @vivprof.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
q:LJMU will hold it first seminar Connecting LGBTQ+ Research & Community on 17/07. LJMU research with LGBTQ+ communities will be presented, with guest speaker @hazelmarzetti.bsky.social. The event will be of interest to researchers, academics, professionals, and community organisations. #lgbtq+
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q:LJMU Seminar - Connecting LGBTQ+ Research & Community
Join q:LJMU for a seminar connecting researchers and community to discuss LGBTQ+ research, collaboration and impact.
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Dan Lewer @danlewer.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
We've just published a scoping review of projects that aim to improve opioid agonist therapy (eg. methadone) in acute hospital settings: journals.plos.org/mentalhealth.... This is part of our excellent iHOST project (www.lshtm.ac.uk/research/cen...). A couple of findings ...
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Interventions to improve access to opioid agonist therapy in acute hospitals: A scoping review
Many people who use illicit opioids have negative experiences when admitted to hospital, which is partly due to poor availability of opioid agonist therapy (OAT). We conducted a scoping review of inte...
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UK Health Security Agency @ukhsa.bsky.social · 02/05/2025
🚨 We've just published new data showing the current state of health inequalities in England caused by infectious diseases & environmental health hazards. Our blog post explores how factors like location, job or ethnicity can damage people's health ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/05/02/h...
Areas of high deprivation tend to have higher levels of air pollutionPeople in the North West are 30% more likely to be hospitalised with infectious diseases than the average across EnglandHospital admissions for infectious diseases in the poorest areas of England are nearly twice as high when compared to the richest areasHealth inequalities in infectious disease emergency hospital admissions cost the NHS between £970m and £1.5bn per year
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LGBT+ Humanists @lgbthumanists.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
#OnThisDay 1999, a neo-Nazi nail bombed the Admiral Duncan pub in Soho deliberately targeted London's LGBT community. The explosion killed Andrea Dykes, John Light, and Nik Moore, and injured over 70 more. Today, we honour their memory, and stand united against hate, always.
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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
The paradox of choice is real at #HR25Bogotá — with so many powerful sessions to choose from, choosing can feel impossible, especially on day 3. But we’re here to help! Check out this guide to find sessions that match your areas of interest.
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IMS @phi-ims.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
We’re at #HR25 Bogotá, come and see us in the Exhibition Zone 🙌 And view our work in the Posters Space or here: ims.ljmu.ac.uk/posters
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IMS @phi-ims.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
Opening ceremony for #HR25 well done to Lucy and Maddie for again bringing together a great conference programmme @harmreductionintl.bsky.social
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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
Today’s the day — #HR25Bogotá kicks off in Colombia! We can’t wait to sow the seeds of change with you over the next four days.
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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
3 days until #HR25Bogotá! This is where our movement will come together to learn from each other and push for approaches that prioritise health and justice. 27–30 April | 📍 Bogotá + online hr25.hri.global/registration/
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SHIP Sexual Health Improvement Programme @shipsexhealth.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
How can health services best support people living with #HIV aged 50+ in the UK? Let Richard know what research is needed to improve services in this short survey ? ⬇️ #BHIVA25 @bhiva.bsky.social @bashhuk.bsky.social @nationalaidstrust.bsky.social
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Prof Viv Hope @vivprof.bsky.social · 24/04/2025
Great to see our ( @hannahcem.bsky.social @cebretthealth.bsky.social ) review on sense of coherence and salutogenesis among LGBTQ+ populations published in @healthpromint.bsky.social It is open access academic.oup.com/heapro/artic...
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A scoping review of sense of coherence and salutogenesis among LGBTQ+ populations
Abstract. Salutogenesis and sense of coherence can buffer the effects of external threats such as stigma, discrimination, and emergencies. Lesbian, gay, bi
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Dr Evelyn Hearne @evhearne.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
We are looking for volunteers who have worked in or socialised in nightlife venues in Liverpool in the past 12 months to take part in a study exploring how bar staff and patrons observe or experience prejudice and violence towards LGBTQIA+ people and their willingness to intervene. DM for info.
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Switchboard - LGBTQIA+ Support Line @switchboard.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
We know today may feel especially heavy for our trans and non-binary siblings. If you’re feeling overwhelmed or affected by the UK Supreme Court’s decision, please know you’re not alone. We’re here for you every day from 10am to 10pm. #TransRights #Trans #NonBinary #SupremeCourt #Gender
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Prof Katherine Schofield 🇬🇧🇦🇺🇪🇺 @katherineschof8.bsky.social · 16/04/2025
My husband has taught human reproduction and development to the Cambridge medics for over three decades. When people start banging on about "only two biological sexes" he starts with "which sex: genetic, hormonal, or gonadal"? Biological sex is not binary. www.scientificamerican.com/article/sex-...
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Sex Redefined: The Idea of 2 Sexes Is Overly Simplistic
Biologists now think there is a larger spectrum than just binary female and male
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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
⏳ Last chance! Standard registration rates end on Friday, 4 April—sign up now before prices increase! hr25.hri.global/registration
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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 31/03/2025
Can’t attend #HR25Bogotá in-person? HR25 Virtual brings the full experience to you—wherever you are! Register now at hr25.hri.global/hr25-virtual/
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Prof Viv Hope @vivprof.bsky.social · 28/03/2025
I am very much looking forward to LJMU Drug Related Deaths Conference today. #DRDevent @phi-ims.bsky.social A great line up of speakers. ims.ljmu.ac.uk/DRDconference
Speaking listing for LJMU Drug Related Deaths Conference 2025
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Prof Viv Hope @vivprof.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
We have a funded PhD Studentship at LJMU with an amazing supervisory team (incl. @markamericana.bsky.social ), deadline 30/03/25. "How can UK services best support children and young people (0-18 years) who experience drug or alcohol related parental bereavement: a mixed methods study" FindAPhD.com
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PhD Programmes, Research Projects & Studentships in the UK & Europe
FindAPhD is a comprehensive guide to PhD studentships and postgraduate research degrees
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Humanists UK @humanists.uk · 19/03/2025
Another deeply troubling attack on LGBT rights in Hungary, masquerading as the protection of so-called traditional values. The right to peaceful assembly is a cornerstone of any free society, and its suppression is an attack on fundamental human rights. www.independent.co.uk/news/world/e...
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Hungary bans Pride parade in crackdown on LGBTQ+ community
Lawmakers claim the annual march could harm children
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Masud Husain @masudhusain.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Why academia is sleepwalking into self-destruction. My editorial @brain1878.bsky.social If you agree with the sentiments please repost. It's important for all our sakes to stop the madness academic.oup.com/brain/articl...
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Sahir @sahirhouse.bsky.social · 08/03/2025
💜✨ This International Women’s Day, we celebrate all women involved in Sahir’s work to create a more inclusive and supportive world. ✨💜 We honour all women, trans women, gender-diverse people & everyone facing gender-based inequality. #IWD2025 #LGBTQInclusion #TransWomenAreWomen #StrongerTogether
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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
The programme for the #HR25Bogotá conference is out! hr25.hri.global/hr25-programme
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Prof Viv Hope @vivprof.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
We have a funded PhD Studentship at LJMU with an amazing supervisory team (incl. @markamericana.bsky.social ), deadline 30/03/25. "How can UK services best support children and young people (0-18 years) who experience drug or alcohol related parental bereavement: a mixed methods study" FindAPhD.com
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PhD Programmes, Research Projects & Studentships in the UK & Europe
FindAPhD is a comprehensive guide to PhD studentships and postgraduate research degrees
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Harm Reduction International @harmreductionintl.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
We express our concern about the harmful UK aid cut from 0.5% to 0.3% of GNI. Reducing aid will undermine global health, security, and stability, worsening crises like disease, climate change, and poverty.  Read the statement👇
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Statement: Action for Global Health Calls for 'Immediate Reversal' of UK Aid Cut | Action for Global Health
Action for Global Health calls on the Prime Minister to immediately reverse today’s devastating announcement of the cut to UK aid spending from 0.5% of GNI to 0.3%, to prevent harming the lives of millions of people around the world…
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