🔍 #BHIVABASHH26 Session Spotlight! Join us for “Navigating Innovation & Equity: The Future of BBV and STI Prevention”. Four brilliant talks make this an essential session for clinicians and public‑health leaders. Access the programme ➡️ bit.ly/4riFD1O

Calling all BASHH members! Have you registered for the in-person BASHH Scientific Meeting? Led by the HIV & BBV and Adolescent SIGs, the event brings members together for essential updates and discussion. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4sLbNUs

Looking to deepen your expertise in HIV and sexual health? The BASHH × @bhiva.bsky.social Joint Conference 2026 offers three days of cutting‑edge research, clinical updates and insights from across the sector. Early bird rates are available until 23rd March ➡️ bit.ly/4riFD1O

Yesterday, the Government announced a new agreement with the Royal College of Nursing to improve pay and support for nurses. Jodie Crossman, Nursing Rep on BASHH's Board, provided a statement in response. The official announcement➡️ bit.ly/4rK3QNX

We've seen an increase in cases of mpox over recent months, but levels remain much lower than during the 2022 outbreak. For those who are eligible, the mpox vaccine is available routinely along with other vaccines such as 4CMenB for gonorrhoea , HepA, HepB and HPV.

National HIV Testing Week is here! HIV testing is a core part of routine sexual healthcare. Support by ordering free HIV testing resources for your clinic and helping raise awareness among colleagues and the community. Learn more ➡️https://bit.ly/4aGGyTt

A reminder to register for the Dip HIV Revision Course! Developed by BASHH and BHIVA, revision topics will include HIV resistance, drug interactions and pharmacokinetics, and management of opportunistic infections. Secure your place ➡️ bit.ly/4rbZPBE

Build leadership skills, gain practical tools to support patient care and hear from expert leaders across the UK at the FMLM Annual Conference 2026, 26th-27th Feb at the ACC Liverpool. 🗣️BASHH members - use code FMLM20PER for 20% off: bit.ly/4avEygJ

BASHH joins the Women and Equalities Committee (WEC) in emphasising that properly resourced, equitable expansion of proven interventions is essential to ensure that more people across the UK can benefit from the world‑class genitourinary medicine services already in place ⬇️

📣 National HIV Testing Week is less than a week away! You can order free HIV testing resources for your clinic to support conversations, encourage testing, and help reduce stigma in your community. Together, we can make HIV testing more visible and accessible. #NHTW

📣 Don’t miss your chance to secure early bird rates for the BASHH x @bhiva.bsky.social Joint Conference 2026! This event brings together leading voices in HIV and sexual health for clinical updates, research insights and innovation. ➡️ bit.ly/4riFD1O #BHIVABASHH2026

Join us for BASHH and CoSRH Conference 2026! This event brings together healthcare professionals from across sexual and reproductive health to share knowledge, discuss innovations, and collaborate on improving patient care. Visit bit.ly/47iN8Ox for more info.

📣 Don’t miss out! Reminder to register for the upcoming Dermatology Plus Course! Advance your expertise with our upcoming course, delivered in partnership with the British Society for Penoscrotal Dermatology. Find out more here: bit.ly/3LZyK5z

Do you provide safeguarding supervision in sexual health or HIV? Boost your skills with our Two-Day Safeguarding Supervision Course - covering reflective tools, group dynamics, and SMART planning to support staff and patients. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3LvUA0w

We’re delighted to welcome the newly appointed BASHH Board. Congratulations to Dr Cara Saxon, our new President, and a huge thank you to all outgoing Board members for their dedication and service to BASHH. For more details, visit the website.

Join SHAGS & SNOGS at the University of Liverpool for the first Transgender Healthcare Conference! 🏳️⚧️ Featuring expert speakers, panels, and a Q&A to improve understanding of trans care. 📣 Secure your place ➡️ bit.ly/3NyeM2n

Have you read BASHH’s Equity, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion review? Diversity is at the heart of our mission to advance genitourinary medicine, sexual health, and HIV care. Explore the full report here ➡️ bit.ly/4jo3ae8

BASHH is proud to endorse the @sascollective.com's campaign, championing career progression, equity of opportunity, and support for SAS doctors around the UK through six essential 'asks'. To view our statement of support, visit our website: bit.ly/3NFc773

📢 Calling all professionals in the Trent area Join us for the Trent BASHH Regional & Audit Group Meeting at the Kegworth Hotel and Conference Centre. View the agenda and find out further details here ➡️ bit.ly/48wfftW

Less than one week to go! The BASHH Annual General Meeting (AGM) 2026 is almost here. The AGM will follow immediately after the BASHH Scientific Meeting - make sure it’s in your diary! More details available on our website ➡️ bit.ly/4jR5vyN

The South West Regional Meeting is back on 29th January Open to all professionals in the South West region - don’t miss this opportunity to connect and learn. Find out more and register here ➡️ bit.ly/4jrztZL

📚 Interested in specialist HIV education? The BASHH HIV Masterclass offers a comprehensive programme covering key topics such as ART and resistance, ethics, vaccines, and the transition of young people to adult services. Book your place ➡️ bit.ly/4qpitWT

We want your research to be part of the joint BASHH x @bhiva.bsky.social Conference There’s still time to share your insights with the wider sexual health and HIV community. Abstract submissions close on 19th January. Submit your abstract ➡️ bit.ly/4riFD1O

⏳ @ukhsa.bsky.social wants your input on gonorrhoea testing and culture practices in England. Sexual health services (Levels 1–3) and diagnostic laboratories: please submit ONE coordinated response via an authorised representative. Complete before 14th January ➡️ bit.ly/4qqvm32

The BASHH Scientific Meeting is coming up! Join us via Zoom on 23rd January for presentations from the Genital Dermatology and GSM SIGs. Members can register for free, and the BASHH AGM follows immediately after. 📌 Register: bit.ly/4rc0aoN

BASHH welcomes the Government’s commitment a new national sexual and reproductive health framework. This important step, outlined in a letter from Ashley Dalton MP to Layla Moran MP, marks progress toward improving sexual health outcomes.

The BASHH / CoSRH Conference 2026 is now open for registration! The conference will be beneficial for doctors, nurses, midwives, pharmacists, and other health care professionals interested in sexual and reproductive healthcare. Visit bit.ly/45EYpHq for more info.

BASHH offers a range of memberships for different healthcare professionals, or professionals at different stages of their development. Kickstart the New Year by joining BASHH! 🤝 Find out which membership is for you ➡️ bit.ly/4cZFpoq

📅 Save the Date! The joint BASHH x @bhiva.bsky.social Conference is happening in April 2026. Share your research or insights with the sexual health and HIV community - abstract submissions close 19th January. Learn more: bit.ly/4riFD1O

🎉 Happy New Year! Wishing you a happy and healthy 2026 from all of us at BASHH. Thank you for supporting our work to deliver expert sexual health care and advocate for better patient experience and outcomes. What would you like to help BASHH achieve in 2026?

🌟 As we head into the New Year, we’re celebrating the progress made across sexual health services nationwide. Share your own achievements from this year - or nominate someone whose work in championing sexual health deserves recognition! ✍️

Have you explored BASHH’s Sexually Transmitted Infections Foundation (STIF) training? The Theory Course covers STI diagnosis, management and referral, while the Competency Programme offers recognised hands-on training. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4leIo0v

Is teamwork important to you? 👐🏽 As a GUM physician, you’ll collaborate with a diverse, multi-disciplinary team and consult with healthcare professionals from other specialties. Learn more about this rewarding career via the LoveGUM website ➡️ bit.ly/3KzJMue

🔬 Our Bacterial Special Interest Group (BSIG) has a dedicated platform to help promote communication between microbiologists and clinicians involved in the diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections. Visit the eLearning platform for more info➡️ bit.ly/3WsOmRf

📣 Registration is open for the Dermatology Plus Course. Building on the Genital Dermatology Basics Course, this year’s event is delivered in collaboration with the British Society for Penoscrotal Dermatology. Mark the date and find out more here: bit.ly/3LZyK5z

It’s our first ever @bashhuk.bsky.social staff Christmas 🥳 …and here we are magically in gingerbread form courtesy of the Gingerbread City exhibit 🥰 Been a big year and feeling so thankful for and proud of this team. Onwards and upwards team BASHH 🎉🎉🎈

📄 Stay up to date with the latest BASHH guidelines, developed by the Clinical Effectiveness Group (CEG), a national team of experts working to improve clinical standards across the UK. 🆕 Check out the newly updated Scabies and Gonorrhoea 2025 guidelines: bit.ly/3YFp7fy

📰News!🎉We are delighted to announce the launch of a new HPV Inform website for families & professionals about the HPV vaccine. The website will contribute to overcoming misinformation & provide access to information which can help protect teenage children’s health. More ▶️ tinyurl.com/3ueeex3n

Are you based in the Trent region? Join us for the upcoming Trent BASHH Regional & Audit Group Meeting, hosted at the Kegworth Hotel and Conference Centre. Stay tuned for further details: bit.ly/48wfftW

The BASHH x @bhiva.bsky.social Joint Conference 2026 is open for registration! 👉 Early bird rates available until 23rd March 2026 👉 Full access to scientific sessions, exhibition, networking & more Don’t miss out ➡️

To mark #WorldAIDSDay, we spoke with Co-Chairs of the BASHH HIV & BBV Special Interest Group, to explore why this day remains vital and what’s next in the effort toward ending HIV transmission. Read the full Q&A with Lisa and Eleanor ➡️ bit.ly/3KcrKBS

BASHH has collaborated on the Sexual Health and HIV eLearning (eHIV-STI) programme. This resource provides healthcare professionals with a knowledge base for supporting individuals with STIs, including HIV, and related conditions. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3PJ8CdK

Join us on Friday 23rd January for the BASHH Scientific Meeting, held virtually on Zoom. Hear presentations from our Genital Dermatology and GSM SIGs. The event is free for members, but registration is essential to receive the joining link. Register now: bit.ly/4rc0aoN

BASHH warmly welcomes the publication of the new HIV Action Plan for England and the strong focus on securing the future HIV workforce, including supporting access to specialists in Genitourinary Medicine. Learn more about our specialty ➡️ bit.ly/3M7DaHC

According to The Guardian, for the first time since 1988, the US government will no longer commemorate #WorldAIDSDay. In response, @bhiva.bsky.social and BASHH stand in solidarity with all affected by HIV globally. Read the full story here: bit.ly/4okzC1T

Today, the Government unveiled the new HIV Action Plan for England, backed by £170 million. This marks a pivotal moment in shifting the dial in the HIV response. Please read BASHH's response below ⬇️

📅 Mark your diaries! BASHH’s 2026 events programme is live. As the UK’s leading provider of general and specialist postgraduate education in STI management and care, there’s something for every healthcare professional. Explore the full events programme ➡️ bit.ly/3J9wlEe

Tune in to Soho Radio on Monday, 1 December at 8 am (GMT) where Clare Lynch and I will be co-hosting the World AIDS Day Show. Our guests are Tristan Barber, Angelina Nambia, Juno Roche, Silvia Petretti and Adam Williams! @tristanjbarber.bsky.social #WorldAIDSDay

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

📣 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