In "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.

There’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... 🏳️‍⚧️

We 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

Our 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 /1

5,200 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...

Check 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 #Sponsored

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...

📢 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

New 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...

Today 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.

We'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.

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

#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

Private 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.

England 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 #IDSky

Community 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...

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

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

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

I’m both looking forward to, and dreading, attending the #HIVOutcomes event in parliament today. The voluntary sector already does so much heavy lifting when it comes to #HIV support, awareness and education - and we’re expected to do even more with less (or even nothing). It’s not sustainable.

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

Congratulations, and welcome, to @wetpaint63.bsky.social on his appointment to the Chair of the Board of Trustees over at @nat.org.uk. His expertise on HIV, discrimination and the law will be a huge asset to the leadership of not just NAT but the sector as a whole.

Everyone at BHIVA would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to @drjand.bsky.social for her incredible work, leadership and dedication to the HIV sector.

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-...

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

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.

Just a reminder that in the context of non-effective antiretroviral therapy, people don't fail, treatments do. Especially when they've had their injectable CAB/RPV on time! Thank you @bhiva.bsky.social #bhiva2025

BHIVA are super proud to have been able to fund, and display, the Saving Lives & Birmingham Memorial Project 'Cover-up' quilts through the Laura Waters Community Fund. The quilts tell the stories of people living with #HIV today. #BHIVA25 @savinglives.bsky.social

Super proud to see my 'Cover-Up Quilt' on display at the @bhiva.bsky.social #BHIVA25 conference in Brighton. The quilt symbolises the start of mine and @jimmyavenger.me's relationship when we kissed at the UK AIDS Quilt showing at St Paul's Cathedral in 2016. ♥️ #HIVsky #IDsky #GUMsky

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.

Volunteers wanted! , Are you a sexually active woman who might benefit from #PrEP ? @profygilleece.bsky.social @profchloeorkin.bsky.social @drlaurajwaters.bsky.social @drrageshri.bsky.social @savinglives.bsky.social www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Twice-yearly injections to reduce risk of #HIV transmission are being offered to women in parts of England as part of a new study. "These injectable PrEP technologies have the potential to transform HIV prevention efforts in the UK and the wider world" - @docstevetaylor.bsky.social #HIVsky #IDsky

Call For Women To Join “Crucial” #HIV #PrEP Prevention Trial www.savinglivesuk.com/call-for-wom... @savinglives.bsky.social @drlaurajwaters.bsky.social @drrageshri.bsky.social Please amplify

Important thread from my awesome husband <3 #TransRightsAreHumanRights #TransWomenAreWomen #TransMenAreMen

Saving Lives has always been the little charity that could and would. Since day one we’ve made sure that our services are tailored to the individual and their personal circumstances. We’ve always fought for equality & inclusion - and that’s not stopping anytime soon. We are stronger together. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Team Saving Lives was disappointed to hear UK Supreme Court’s ruling today on the legal definition of a woman. We believe, and always have, that people flourish when they’re allowed to be their true authentic selves - inside and out… 1/3

Today is #TransDayOfVisibility and now, more than ever, our trans siblings need us to stand with them. They’re here, they’ve always been here, and they’re not going anywhere - no matter what politicians or lazy authors might think. #LGBwithTheT 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️

Team Saving Lives would like to extend our condolences support to everyone affected by the earthquake and aftermath in Thailand and Myanmar. We hope that regional and international aid, both governmental, and non-governmental, will be be mobilised swiftly.

SPEAR - a new study by UCL, CNWL NHS and @thelovetankcic.bsky.social is investigating the impact of #DoxyPEP (use of Doxycycline to prevent STIs after sex) on the gut microbiome 💊🔬 Participants can now apply - with incentives available. More here: www.beyondpositive.org/2025/03/27/d...

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

SPEAR - a new study by UCL, CNWL NHS and @thelovetankcic.bsky.social is investigating the impact of #DoxyPEP (use of Doxycycline to prevent STIs after sex) on the gut microbiome 💊🔬 Participants can now apply - with incentives available. More here: www.beyondpositive.org/2025/03/27/d...

It’s been a good first week of #BBV testing in the #EmergencyDepartment & we have already identified several people with a new diagnoses of #HepatitisB and #HepatitisC Saving Lives “One Blood Test at a Time” For the EDs going live next week good luck 🤞🏼 #MedSky #IDSky #HIVSky #HepSky #NoHep

The Trump administration is planning to completely eliminate the CDC Division of HIV Prevention, cutting $700 million that should be used to prevent HIV infections and control HIV the HIV epidemic. Such cuts would have horrific consequences for the health of Americans. aidsunited.org/action/polic...

CONGRATULATIONS to my lovely friend @tristanjbarber.bsky.social who is an amazing advocate for people living with HIV, a brave doctor who shared their own HIV status, and a personal friend who always has words of compassion and wisdom for me. A tough act to follow @profygilleece.bsky.social tho ;)

Opt-out testing in EDs really is a game-changer for improving HIV and hepatitis outcomes, huge that it’s happening (albeit as a pilot so far). Especially love Renuka’s contributions to this piece, too - important to have her story and views front and centre.

NEWS: #Birmingham expands opt-out #HIV & #Hepatitis testing to all emergency departments. The scheme, aiming to get the UK to zero new HIV diagnoses by 2030, is part of the @ftcbirmingham.bsky.social initiative. Similar schemes across the UK have already found over 7,300 new cases. More here...

HIV research *SAVES LIVES* HIV prevention *SAVES LIVES* HIV treatment *SAVES LIVES* S̲C̲I̲E̲N̲C̲E̲ S̲A̲V̲E̲S̲ L̲I̲V̲E̲S̲ (We're so passionate about it, it's almost like we named our charity because of it). #SaveOurSciences #Resist #CROI2025 #HIVsky #MedSky #STEMsky #ScienceSky #HIV

BHIVA welcomes the announcement that the Republic of South Africa and the United Kingdom will co-host the #GlobalFund's replenishment efforts 🇿🇦 🇬🇧 Now, more than ever global cooperation is needed to tackle health inequalities and save lives 🌍 Read more here: www.theglobalfund.org/en/news/2025...

As we sign off for the today, this #ValentinesDay remember that: #LoveIsLove in all its shapes, sizes and colours and that #ConsentIsSexy. Whether you’re spending the night loving the one you’re with, or loving yourself, have a great Friday evening. #HIVTestingWeek