British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH)
@bashhuk.bsky.social
Official Bluesky page of the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV - formed in 2003 - guiding professionals and patients.
https://www.bashh.org/
https://www.bashh.org/
Through the BSIG platform, you can access curated resources covering key areas of sexual health — from performing microscopy to understanding governance in sexual health laboratories.
Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/46VTIdz
Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/46VTIdz
November 27, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Through the BSIG platform, you can access curated resources covering key areas of sexual health — from performing microscopy to understanding governance in sexual health laboratories.
Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/46VTIdz
Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/46VTIdz
📣 We’re excited to share the report on BASHH’s Equity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EEDI) review.
Embedding EEDI principles is essential to advancing excellence in genitourinary medicine, sexual health and HIV care.
View the full report here: bit.ly/49FPwjZ
Embedding EEDI principles is essential to advancing excellence in genitourinary medicine, sexual health and HIV care.
View the full report here: bit.ly/49FPwjZ
November 26, 2025 at 11:57 AM
📣 We’re excited to share the report on BASHH’s Equity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EEDI) review.
Embedding EEDI principles is essential to advancing excellence in genitourinary medicine, sexual health and HIV care.
View the full report here: bit.ly/49FPwjZ
Embedding EEDI principles is essential to advancing excellence in genitourinary medicine, sexual health and HIV care.
View the full report here: bit.ly/49FPwjZ
#WorldAIDSDay2025 is just one week away!
Show your support for people living with HIV worldwide by wearing a red ribbon - a symbol of solidarity and commitment to ending HIV for good.
Find out how to get involved, donate, or fundraise ➡️ bit.ly/4h46rOi @NAT_AIDS_Trust
Show your support for people living with HIV worldwide by wearing a red ribbon - a symbol of solidarity and commitment to ending HIV for good.
Find out how to get involved, donate, or fundraise ➡️ bit.ly/4h46rOi @NAT_AIDS_Trust
November 24, 2025 at 12:01 PM
#WorldAIDSDay2025 is just one week away!
Show your support for people living with HIV worldwide by wearing a red ribbon - a symbol of solidarity and commitment to ending HIV for good.
Find out how to get involved, donate, or fundraise ➡️ bit.ly/4h46rOi @NAT_AIDS_Trust
Show your support for people living with HIV worldwide by wearing a red ribbon - a symbol of solidarity and commitment to ending HIV for good.
Find out how to get involved, donate, or fundraise ➡️ bit.ly/4h46rOi @NAT_AIDS_Trust
It’s World AMR Awareness Week 💊
This global campaign raises awareness of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the importance of best practice across healthcare.
The BASHH Bacterial SIG promotes the highest standards in managing bacterial STIs.
Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/48J8lCm
This global campaign raises awareness of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the importance of best practice across healthcare.
The BASHH Bacterial SIG promotes the highest standards in managing bacterial STIs.
Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/48J8lCm
November 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM
It’s World AMR Awareness Week 💊
This global campaign raises awareness of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the importance of best practice across healthcare.
The BASHH Bacterial SIG promotes the highest standards in managing bacterial STIs.
Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/48J8lCm
This global campaign raises awareness of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and the importance of best practice across healthcare.
The BASHH Bacterial SIG promotes the highest standards in managing bacterial STIs.
Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/48J8lCm
BASHH responded to the Women and Equalities Committee’s new report, which highlights alarming rises in HIV diagnoses among women and minority ethnic communities, and warns that sexual health services are “extremely stretched”.
Read our full statement on the publication ➡️ bit.ly/4iajaQn
Read our full statement on the publication ➡️ bit.ly/4iajaQn
November 19, 2025 at 9:11 AM
BASHH responded to the Women and Equalities Committee’s new report, which highlights alarming rises in HIV diagnoses among women and minority ethnic communities, and warns that sexual health services are “extremely stretched”.
Read our full statement on the publication ➡️ bit.ly/4iajaQn
Read our full statement on the publication ➡️ bit.ly/4iajaQn
Abstract submissions are now open for the joint BHIVA × BASHH Conference 2026! 🧠
Share your HIV or sexual health research for consideration as an oral or poster presentation at this leading event.
Submit your abstract here ➡️ bit.ly/3KVsIT0 @bhiva.bsky.social
Share your HIV or sexual health research for consideration as an oral or poster presentation at this leading event.
Submit your abstract here ➡️ bit.ly/3KVsIT0 @bhiva.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Abstract submissions are now open for the joint BHIVA × BASHH Conference 2026! 🧠
Share your HIV or sexual health research for consideration as an oral or poster presentation at this leading event.
Submit your abstract here ➡️ bit.ly/3KVsIT0 @bhiva.bsky.social
Share your HIV or sexual health research for consideration as an oral or poster presentation at this leading event.
Submit your abstract here ➡️ bit.ly/3KVsIT0 @bhiva.bsky.social
We are delighted to announce our new Board members, and our new President-elect, Dr Cara Saxon! 📣
Read Cara's reaction, and a comment from outgoing President, Prof. Phillips ⬇️
Visit bit.ly/4qXy6VU to view the newly elected members
Read Cara's reaction, and a comment from outgoing President, Prof. Phillips ⬇️
Visit bit.ly/4qXy6VU to view the newly elected members
November 12, 2025 at 5:13 PM
We are delighted to announce our new Board members, and our new President-elect, Dr Cara Saxon! 📣
Read Cara's reaction, and a comment from outgoing President, Prof. Phillips ⬇️
Visit bit.ly/4qXy6VU to view the newly elected members
Read Cara's reaction, and a comment from outgoing President, Prof. Phillips ⬇️
Visit bit.ly/4qXy6VU to view the newly elected members
Registration is now open!
The Sparrow & Eagles Clinical Leadership Course 2025 is a two-day event at the Kings Fund, designed to support professional development for GUM, SRH, and ID clinicians (ST5/6 & consultants).
Register now ➡️ bit.ly/4hjq6u8
The Sparrow & Eagles Clinical Leadership Course 2025 is a two-day event at the Kings Fund, designed to support professional development for GUM, SRH, and ID clinicians (ST5/6 & consultants).
Register now ➡️ bit.ly/4hjq6u8
November 12, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Registration is now open!
The Sparrow & Eagles Clinical Leadership Course 2025 is a two-day event at the Kings Fund, designed to support professional development for GUM, SRH, and ID clinicians (ST5/6 & consultants).
Register now ➡️ bit.ly/4hjq6u8
The Sparrow & Eagles Clinical Leadership Course 2025 is a two-day event at the Kings Fund, designed to support professional development for GUM, SRH, and ID clinicians (ST5/6 & consultants).
Register now ➡️ bit.ly/4hjq6u8
Registration is now open for the 2026 BASHH/BSPSD Dermatology Plus Course!
The return of this popular course will extend the knowledge and skills taught on the annual BASHH Genital Dermatology Basics Course. Find out more: bit.ly/4ojrsYC
The return of this popular course will extend the knowledge and skills taught on the annual BASHH Genital Dermatology Basics Course. Find out more: bit.ly/4ojrsYC
November 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Registration is now open for the 2026 BASHH/BSPSD Dermatology Plus Course!
The return of this popular course will extend the knowledge and skills taught on the annual BASHH Genital Dermatology Basics Course. Find out more: bit.ly/4ojrsYC
The return of this popular course will extend the knowledge and skills taught on the annual BASHH Genital Dermatology Basics Course. Find out more: bit.ly/4ojrsYC
Lizzie Dale, the STASHH BSIG Representative, has given an insightful run-down of BSIG's new competencies assessment tool for microscopy in a newly published blog. 🔬
Read Lizzie's full blog via our LinkedIn page: bit.ly/47wsf2t to find out more about the new tool and how to access it.
Read Lizzie's full blog via our LinkedIn page: bit.ly/47wsf2t to find out more about the new tool and how to access it.
November 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Lizzie Dale, the STASHH BSIG Representative, has given an insightful run-down of BSIG's new competencies assessment tool for microscopy in a newly published blog. 🔬
Read Lizzie's full blog via our LinkedIn page: bit.ly/47wsf2t to find out more about the new tool and how to access it.
Read Lizzie's full blog via our LinkedIn page: bit.ly/47wsf2t to find out more about the new tool and how to access it.
🔊 Access the Spotting the Signs Tool
Developed by Brook and BASHH, this free resource supports healthcare professionals in recognising and responding to signs of abuse and exploitation among young people.
Download the tool ➡️ bit.ly/3tuocSu
Developed by Brook and BASHH, this free resource supports healthcare professionals in recognising and responding to signs of abuse and exploitation among young people.
Download the tool ➡️ bit.ly/3tuocSu
November 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🔊 Access the Spotting the Signs Tool
Developed by Brook and BASHH, this free resource supports healthcare professionals in recognising and responding to signs of abuse and exploitation among young people.
Download the tool ➡️ bit.ly/3tuocSu
Developed by Brook and BASHH, this free resource supports healthcare professionals in recognising and responding to signs of abuse and exploitation among young people.
Download the tool ➡️ bit.ly/3tuocSu
The Wessex BASHH Meeting is fast approaching!
⏰ A reminder to all health care professionals in Wessex to register for what promises to be an insightful discussion on 10th November 2025.
Secure your place here: bit.ly/4osvXQ9
⏰ A reminder to all health care professionals in Wessex to register for what promises to be an insightful discussion on 10th November 2025.
Secure your place here: bit.ly/4osvXQ9
November 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
The Wessex BASHH Meeting is fast approaching!
⏰ A reminder to all health care professionals in Wessex to register for what promises to be an insightful discussion on 10th November 2025.
Secure your place here: bit.ly/4osvXQ9
⏰ A reminder to all health care professionals in Wessex to register for what promises to be an insightful discussion on 10th November 2025.
Secure your place here: bit.ly/4osvXQ9
Catch up on the latest in sexual health and HIV with @STASHH_UK’s on-demand webinars 🎥
Explore a range of sessions designed to support professionals across the specialty.
Missed “Sexual Health for Transgender Patients”? Watch it here ➡️ bit.ly/4erpOy4
Explore a range of sessions designed to support professionals across the specialty.
Missed “Sexual Health for Transgender Patients”? Watch it here ➡️ bit.ly/4erpOy4
November 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Catch up on the latest in sexual health and HIV with @STASHH_UK’s on-demand webinars 🎥
Explore a range of sessions designed to support professionals across the specialty.
Missed “Sexual Health for Transgender Patients”? Watch it here ➡️ bit.ly/4erpOy4
Explore a range of sessions designed to support professionals across the specialty.
Missed “Sexual Health for Transgender Patients”? Watch it here ➡️ bit.ly/4erpOy4
BASHH aims to improve the study and practice of diagnosing, treating and managing STIs, HIV and other sexual health problems.
To support this, we regularly update and develop guidelines to support best practice.
Explore our latest guidelines here: bit.ly/48eyxUX
To support this, we regularly update and develop guidelines to support best practice.
Explore our latest guidelines here: bit.ly/48eyxUX
October 30, 2025 at 11:01 AM
BASHH aims to improve the study and practice of diagnosing, treating and managing STIs, HIV and other sexual health problems.
To support this, we regularly update and develop guidelines to support best practice.
Explore our latest guidelines here: bit.ly/48eyxUX
To support this, we regularly update and develop guidelines to support best practice.
Explore our latest guidelines here: bit.ly/48eyxUX
The Department of Health and Social Care has announced the Women's Health Strategy is being renewed in a move to tackle inequalities and improve access. Read BASHH's response calling for a joined-up approach to sexual health and HIV care.
October 23, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The Department of Health and Social Care has announced the Women's Health Strategy is being renewed in a move to tackle inequalities and improve access. Read BASHH's response calling for a joined-up approach to sexual health and HIV care.
BASHH President, Professor Matt Phillips, gave evidence to the @commonshealth.bsky.social today.
He emphasised the importance of increased service funding and prioritisation, and placing experts at the heart of decision-making to address current challenges and meet future needs ➡️ bit.ly/3L1U4XG
He emphasised the importance of increased service funding and prioritisation, and placing experts at the heart of decision-making to address current challenges and meet future needs ➡️ bit.ly/3L1U4XG
October 22, 2025 at 10:45 AM
BASHH President, Professor Matt Phillips, gave evidence to the @commonshealth.bsky.social today.
He emphasised the importance of increased service funding and prioritisation, and placing experts at the heart of decision-making to address current challenges and meet future needs ➡️ bit.ly/3L1U4XG
He emphasised the importance of increased service funding and prioritisation, and placing experts at the heart of decision-making to address current challenges and meet future needs ➡️ bit.ly/3L1U4XG
The draft BASHH guidelines for Viral Hepatitis are open for public consultation.
You can review the full guidelines on the BASHH website and submit your comments by Friday 7th November.
Read the guidelines here: bit.ly/4nvrv2u
You can review the full guidelines on the BASHH website and submit your comments by Friday 7th November.
Read the guidelines here: bit.ly/4nvrv2u
October 22, 2025 at 10:01 AM
The draft BASHH guidelines for Viral Hepatitis are open for public consultation.
You can review the full guidelines on the BASHH website and submit your comments by Friday 7th November.
Read the guidelines here: bit.ly/4nvrv2u
You can review the full guidelines on the BASHH website and submit your comments by Friday 7th November.
Read the guidelines here: bit.ly/4nvrv2u
Check out BASHH’s educational arm, the Sexually Transmitted Infections Foundation?
The Theory Course and Competency Programme provides multidisciplinary training in the attitudes, skills, and knowledge required for the prevention and management of sexually transmitted infections ➡️ bit.ly/47kCwME
The Theory Course and Competency Programme provides multidisciplinary training in the attitudes, skills, and knowledge required for the prevention and management of sexually transmitted infections ➡️ bit.ly/47kCwME
October 21, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Check out BASHH’s educational arm, the Sexually Transmitted Infections Foundation?
The Theory Course and Competency Programme provides multidisciplinary training in the attitudes, skills, and knowledge required for the prevention and management of sexually transmitted infections ➡️ bit.ly/47kCwME
The Theory Course and Competency Programme provides multidisciplinary training in the attitudes, skills, and knowledge required for the prevention and management of sexually transmitted infections ➡️ bit.ly/47kCwME
Are you passionate about Genitourinary Medicine (GUM)?
Become a local ambassador and represent STASHH at the local level.
⏰ Applications will close on Monday 20th October.
Follow the link to apply ➡️ bit.ly/4okyDiM
Become a local ambassador and represent STASHH at the local level.
⏰ Applications will close on Monday 20th October.
Follow the link to apply ➡️ bit.ly/4okyDiM
October 17, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Are you passionate about Genitourinary Medicine (GUM)?
Become a local ambassador and represent STASHH at the local level.
⏰ Applications will close on Monday 20th October.
Follow the link to apply ➡️ bit.ly/4okyDiM
Become a local ambassador and represent STASHH at the local level.
⏰ Applications will close on Monday 20th October.
Follow the link to apply ➡️ bit.ly/4okyDiM
BASHH warmly welcomes NICE’s approval of long-acting Cabotegravir (CAB-LA) as an HIV prevention option for people who cannot have oral PrEP tablets.
Please read our full statement ➡️ bit.ly/3JbDBiL
Please read our full statement ➡️ bit.ly/3JbDBiL
October 17, 2025 at 8:46 AM
BASHH warmly welcomes NICE’s approval of long-acting Cabotegravir (CAB-LA) as an HIV prevention option for people who cannot have oral PrEP tablets.
Please read our full statement ➡️ bit.ly/3JbDBiL
Please read our full statement ➡️ bit.ly/3JbDBiL
October marks #BlackHistoryMonth, and we asked Dr Eduardo Peres to share his thoughts on the ongoing commitment to reducing health inequalities and celebrating the invaluable contributions of Black healthcare professionals.
💬 Take a look at what he had to say.
💬 Take a look at what he had to say.
October 16, 2025 at 2:01 PM
October marks #BlackHistoryMonth, and we asked Dr Eduardo Peres to share his thoughts on the ongoing commitment to reducing health inequalities and celebrating the invaluable contributions of Black healthcare professionals.
💬 Take a look at what he had to say.
💬 Take a look at what he had to say.
BASHH was delighted to join the IUSTI Europe Congress in Athens last weekend. The BASHH-led Gender & Sexual Minority Health in 2025 symposium explored trans health, intersectionality and allyship.
Thanks to our co-chairs, speakers, and attendees for a thought-provoking event.
Thanks to our co-chairs, speakers, and attendees for a thought-provoking event.
October 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
BASHH was delighted to join the IUSTI Europe Congress in Athens last weekend. The BASHH-led Gender & Sexual Minority Health in 2025 symposium explored trans health, intersectionality and allyship.
Thanks to our co-chairs, speakers, and attendees for a thought-provoking event.
Thanks to our co-chairs, speakers, and attendees for a thought-provoking event.
We welcomed scholars from across Europe to BASHH’s “Bagels and Bugs” breakfast at the IUSTI Europe Congress in Athens.
Over 50 scholars were invited to share ideas, experiences, and their passion for advancing sexual health and HIV medicine.
Thank you to all who joined us ☕🥯
Over 50 scholars were invited to share ideas, experiences, and their passion for advancing sexual health and HIV medicine.
Thank you to all who joined us ☕🥯
October 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM
We welcomed scholars from across Europe to BASHH’s “Bagels and Bugs” breakfast at the IUSTI Europe Congress in Athens.
Over 50 scholars were invited to share ideas, experiences, and their passion for advancing sexual health and HIV medicine.
Thank you to all who joined us ☕🥯
Over 50 scholars were invited to share ideas, experiences, and their passion for advancing sexual health and HIV medicine.
Thank you to all who joined us ☕🥯
👋 Get to know Daron Oram, BASHH's Head of Education and Development!
He’s been working hand-in-hand with members, championing the STI Foundation, and putting real energy into BASHH’s future education strategy.
Read more about his plans here: bit.ly/4n3p47C
He’s been working hand-in-hand with members, championing the STI Foundation, and putting real energy into BASHH’s future education strategy.
Read more about his plans here: bit.ly/4n3p47C
October 8, 2025 at 10:01 AM
👋 Get to know Daron Oram, BASHH's Head of Education and Development!
He’s been working hand-in-hand with members, championing the STI Foundation, and putting real energy into BASHH’s future education strategy.
Read more about his plans here: bit.ly/4n3p47C
He’s been working hand-in-hand with members, championing the STI Foundation, and putting real energy into BASHH’s future education strategy.
Read more about his plans here: bit.ly/4n3p47C
Spaces are filling up quickly for the GUM National Taster Day!
Happening on the 6th October, this event is an opportunity to learn about the specialty, what it entails, and gain insight into common sexual health and HIV scenarios.
Secure your spot now ➡️ bit.ly/460dBPW
Happening on the 6th October, this event is an opportunity to learn about the specialty, what it entails, and gain insight into common sexual health and HIV scenarios.
Secure your spot now ➡️ bit.ly/460dBPW
October 6, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Spaces are filling up quickly for the GUM National Taster Day!
Happening on the 6th October, this event is an opportunity to learn about the specialty, what it entails, and gain insight into common sexual health and HIV scenarios.
Secure your spot now ➡️ bit.ly/460dBPW
Happening on the 6th October, this event is an opportunity to learn about the specialty, what it entails, and gain insight into common sexual health and HIV scenarios.
Secure your spot now ➡️ bit.ly/460dBPW