Ending HIV in London means celebrating progress and facing what’s next. Adrian reflects on the latest UKHSA data ⬇️ 👉 bit.ly/4ofSkID #HIV #London #HealthEquity

It’s 🎓 #FreshersWeek and also #SexualHealthWeek (15–21 Sept)! We’ve published a new article on how to make STI testing routine and stigma-free. 👉 Read here: bit.ly/3VmDGTo #SexualHealth #TestingWeek #SexualHealth #TestingWeek

The London HIV Prevention Programme has published a landmark report: Towards Equity: Reimagining HIV Prevention for London’s Black Heritage Communities. It highlights inequalities in HIV outcomes and calls for anti-racism, cultural competence & community leadership in prevention. bit.ly/465flq1

New Positive Voices report from @positivelyuk.bsky.social shares the experiences of 7,000+ people living with HIV in England. 💬 “The people who live with HIV are the experts.” 📖 Read more: bit.ly/4olAhSc #HIV #PositiveVoices #SexualHealth

Syphilis rates are rising—and DoxyPEP could help turn the tide. A single dose of doxycycline after sex is showing real promise for preventing syphilis in some groups. LSHP Clinical Lead Darren Cousins breaks it down 👇 bit.ly/4lQ4RRX #DoxyPEP #SexualHealth #Syphilis #STIs #PublicHealth

We're proud to be an official endorser of the FSRH Hatfield Vision - working towards a future where everyone can access reproductive healthcare without barriers 💜 More info 👉 www.fsrh.org/Public/Publi... #HatfieldVision #ReproductiveHealth #LSHP #WomensHealth

Cross-borough clinic visits = costly for London councils Smartkits = a smarter fix. 63% of SHL users used to test outside their borough. Now they test at home, cutting down cross-charging and saving £££ across London. 📄 bit.ly/4f06r1j #Smartkits #PublicHealth #CostSaving #SexualHealth #SHL

If you can't catch us tomorrow, we'll be back same time, same place, on Wednesday 6th of August. #hivtesting #greenwich #hivcharity #sexualhealthtesting #itest #woolwich #KnowYourStatus #ItStartsWithMe #Itest #HIVpreventionEngland

Tomorrow our METRO team will be doing rapid HIV testing in General Gordon Square, Woolwich (just outside Woolwich Arsenal DLR). It's part of our summer work with HIV Prevention England, and we'll be there from 10:30am - 5:00pm. Please come by, say hello, and find out more!

New LSHP newsletter is out now - with updates on programme work, sector news, and what’s coming up. Read here 👉 bit.ly/4o8y0JY #SexualHealth #PublicHealth #LSHP

New blog from Adrian on UKHSA’s 2023 #STISpotlight report Yes, there are challenges — but also real chances to improve access, prevention & equity in sexual health. Read it here 👉 www.londonsexualhealth.org/news/2025/7/... #SexualHealth #LSHP #STIPrevention #SHL

The NHS 10-Year Plan puts digital, prevention & community care at the heart of the future. At LSHP, we’ve been on that path since 2018 - over 1M Londoners use SHL.UK annually, accessing care that’s personalised, and tech-enabled. #DigitalHealth #SexualHealth #HealthInnovation #NHS10YearPlan

Tomorrow at Pride in London we’ll send a message to the world: in our city you are free to be whoever you want to be, and love whoever you want to love. We must take a stand against those seeking to roll back hard-won rights.

📢 Hounslow now offers online contraception via shl.uk, joining 17 other London boroughs making access easier, faster, and more discreet. #SexualHealth #Hounslow #OnlineContraception #SHLUK

It’s #CervicalScreeningAwarenessWeek Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers - 99.8% of cases are linked to high-risk HPV, screening plays an important role in early detection. Find out more: bit.ly/43PLxxS #SexualHealth #HPV #CervicalCancer

Meet Donnarie Goldson, our EEDI Lead, in the first of our team interview series. She shares her journey, what drives her, and how she's embedding equity in London's sexual health services. Read here: bit.ly/3Ttvobe #EDI #PublicHealth #SexualHealth #Inclusion #HealthEquity #LondonSexualHealth

Some of the LSHP team visited the UK AIDS Memorial Quilt at Tate Modern yesterday. A moving and heartbreaking reminder of lives lost — and how far we've come. Still work to do to end stigma and achieve equity in sexual health. #AIDSMemorialQuilt #HIVAwareness #LSHP

It’s #MensHealthWeek and we’re urging men to take charge of their sexual health. Untreated STIs can have serious long-term effects. Free, at-home tests are available via SHL.UK More here 👉 bit.ly/3SFIodJ

🚨 If you're on weight loss meds like Wegovy or Saxenda, use effective contraception. MHRA warns 'skinny jabs' may reduce the effectiveness of the pill and cause potential risks during pregnancy. Full info here: bit.ly/43OXmmy #SexualHealth #Contraception #MHRA #Wegovy #Saxenda

New UKHSA data shows STI consultations rose 6% in London in 2023. Testing is up, positivity steady. Digital services like SHL.UK are key to meeting demand. We need smart investment, hybrid care, and strong prevention to keep Londoners healthy. #SexualHealth #DigitalHealth bit.ly/4kWdGcq

🏳️‍🌈 Pride Month is here! At the London Sexual Health Programme, we champion inclusive, stigma-free care. From SHL.UK’s discreet home testing to getting PrEP into clinics, we’re here for the LGBTQIA+ community . #PrideMonth #LGBTQIAHealth

England will be the first country to offer a gonorrhoea vaccine – and London is ready. We join BASHH and THT in welcoming this world-first rollout, starting August 2025. #SexualHealth #LSHP #STIprevention

📣 New blog from our Director, Mona Hayat This week, Mona explores why postnatal contraception matters—and how supporting choice after birth is vital to reproductive wellbeing. Read it here 👉 bit.ly/4kpNruE #ReproductiveHealth #PostnatalCare #Contraception #LSHP #SexualHealth #PublicHealth

It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek Mental health shapes every part of our lives from relationships to how we connect with others and take care of our sexual health If you're concerned about your sexual health, order a free, confidential test kit or find your nearest clinic at 👉 shl.uk

Meet the team behind the London Sexual Health Programme We're a small but passionate group working to improve sexual health services for all Londoners — from digital innovation to partnership working across the capital. Get to know us 👉 bit.ly/3F2SKRC #SexualHealth #PublicHealth #LSHP #London

The London Assembly Health Committee’s new HIV report is out—and LSHP is proud to have contributed evidence and insight. Read it here: bit.ly/3EMj7Lr Ending new HIV cases in the capital is possible, but it needs action now. #HIV #SexualHealth #PublicHealth #LSHP #GettingToZero

The latest London Sexual Health Programme newsletter is out now! Catch up on the latest updates, projects, and news from across London's sexual health sector. Stay informed, stay connected. Read it here: bit.ly/3GvVp6H #SexualHealth #PublicHealth #London #LSHP #Newsletter

Visibility is so important, so this week we invite you to reflect: 🤔 Does my place of work actively support people who identify as lesbians? 🤔 Could I be a better ally? 🤔 Do I challenge homophobia, transphobia and discrimination towards LGBTQIA+ women, and non-binary people when I see it?

It’s #LesbianVisibilityWeek! LGBTQIA+ women & non-binary people are often left out of sexual health talks but still face STI risks. This week shl.uk urges folks to test. It’s free, discreet & done at home. Let’s care for our health, joy & futures 💜 #LVW25 #QueerHealth #STItesting #RainbowFamilies

Ending barriers to accessing emergency contraception! 🎉 It has been announced by the UK Government that from later this year, the morning-after pill will be available for free from pharmacies across England.

Right now, boroughs don’t have a formal role in the GLA — unlike other regions. A proposed ‘Combined Board’ would bring the Mayor & borough leaders together to make faster, fairer decisions on funding, services & outcomes. #PublicHealth #LocalGov #Collaboration

London’s 32 borough leaders are calling for a seat at the table in the capital’s next devolution deal — and we’re backing that call. To deliver for Londoners, local leadership must be part of decision-making from the ground up. #Devolution #London