Happy #WorldContraceptionDay! BASHH believes in the importance of non-judgemental access to a wide range of contraception options, and improving access to effective education and services. Access Brook's advice on contraception: bit.ly/47dc20p #WCD2025

BASHH is proud to celebrate #WorldPharmacistsDay, recognising the vital role pharmacists play in GUM care. Your expertise and commitment make a lasting impact. Thank you to our pharmacist members and the wider profession! Find out more ➡️ bit.ly/3VCsn9N

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 STIs. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3WsOmRf

📣Attention medical students and resident doctors!! Join this free taster day to explore what a career in Genitourinary Medicine (GUM) could look like, from a day-in-the-life perspective to understanding the training requirements and research opportunities. ➡️ bit.ly/460dBPW

Interested in how you can make your sexual health clinic more sustainable? In our latest blog, Chair of the BASHH & BHIVA Sustainable Healthcare SIG outlines practical steps clinics can take to reduce their environmental impact. Small changes = big difference. bit.ly/4eWuP3y

Places are still available for BASHH’s online Sexual Health Dermatology Basics Course! 📅Friday 3rd October. Perfect for anyone looking for foundation theory and clinical management advice, or simply refreshing knowledge. Book now: bit.ly/41Q2FSu

Dr Rebecca Thomson-Glover highlights why the ABC of Adolescent Sexual Health course is vital for anyone supporting young people. Join us on Friday 26th September to gain valuable skills needed to safeguard adolescent sexual health: bit.ly/4o0DE0I

📢 New Report Published The BASHH PrEP Working Group has released a UK-wide report on PrEP provision, with recommendations to improve access and equity across sexual health services. Read the full report ➡️ bit.ly/48jvPgZ

Over 100 SAS doctors in sexual health attended the 28th Annual BASHH SAS Doctors’ Conference in Manchester. The conference was an opportunity for GUM clinicians to come together for clinical updates, interactive workshops and reflective practice.

Sexual Health Week kicks off today! Last week, BASHH & the APPG on HIV, AIDS and Sexual Health met MPs to discuss the need to prioritise sexual health in the 10YP. Everyone deserves access to the right services, when and where they need them – now and in the future. bit.ly/4pnocML

A career in Genitourinary Medicine (GUM) offers the chance to make a difference that will positively impact future generations. A single sexual health consultation can have significant and long-lasting effect on a patient’s mental and physical health. bit.ly/45osBHk

The BASHH Non-gonococcal Urethritis (NGU) guidelines are now open for public consultation. Visit the BASHH website to submit you feedback using the designated form. The consultation deadline closes on Tuesday 30th September. 🔗https://bit.ly/4p1meSb

Anne Oliver gives a warm welcome to the 28th annual BASHH SAS Conference in Manchester ⬇️

Are you a medical student or resident doctor who is soon to choose a specialty? Why not consider Genitourinary Medicine (GUM)? Attend the free taster day taking place on Monday 6th October to receive an overview of the specialty and what it involves. ➡️ bit.ly/460dBPW

feeling quite emotional re @bashhuk.bsky.social Gender and Sexual Minorities SIG study day coming up in Leeds on 7th Nov. It has been *so* long since we had one of these, face to face, and it feels so timely. Take a look at the programme, and sign up if you can! www.bashh.org/professional...

Today BASHH & the APPG on HIV, AIDS & Sexual Health hosted a drop-in at Westminster, urging MPs to prioritise sexual health in the NHS 10-Year Plan. With record STI rates, timely and equitable access to care is vital.

The Sexual Health for Gender and Sexual Minorities (GSM SIG) Study Day is fast approaching! Join us in-person to discuss how we can improve care for trans and gender-diverse people within integrated sexual and reproductive health. bit.ly/4pkmg7N

Watch yesterday's session investigating the prevalence of sexually transmitted infections 👇 parliamentlive.tv/Event/Index/...

During @kat-smithson.bsky.social attendance at the @commonswec.parliament.uk, she discussed the need to consider sexual health within the 10YHP, urging government to act swiftly to reverse current trends. BASHH welcomes continued collaboration with the government to improve sexual health care.

@kat-smithson.bsky.social will attend the @commonswec.parliament.uk today to discuss the urgent need for a national sexual health strategy. With STI rates rising between 2023 and 2024, sexual health services are crucial in providing accessible, welcoming and responsive care.

Working with or supporting young people? Ella shares why the BASHH ABC Adolescent Sexual Health course on Friday 26th September isn’t one to miss. This event is open to all and will give you the opportunity to strengthen your safeguarding knowledge. bit.ly/3Jyn5Ju

There is still time to register for the BASHH Sexual Health Dermatology Basics Course, happening in early October. A full day of practical, expert-led content for those new to sexual health dermatology or looking for a refresher. 🔗https://bit.ly/4m6AXc9

BASHH welcomes NHS England's announcement that more than 100,000 people have now accessed hepatitis C home testing. Sustaining and expanding testing programmes will be vital to meet elimination targets for hepatitis C. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/41hrxT3

Why choose Genitourinary Medicine (GUM)? Explore our campaign website and hear from physicians working in the specialty themselves. They share the many reasons why they #LoveGUM and the positive impact they’ve been able to have on their patients. bit.ly/3yNmnD4

Next month, we're celebrating #SexualHealthWeek! BASHH supports excellence in sexual healthcare, so this September we’re getting involved in this year’s theme ‘Chronically Online.’ Stay tuned for more updates!

Have you registered yet for the online ABC Adolescent Sexual Health course? This course is open to anyone interested and will cover the essential components of safeguarding and digital safety, plus so much more. This isn’t one to miss: bit.ly/4o0DE0I

Register now for the BASHH Gender and Sexual Minorities SIG Study Day, taking place on Friday 7th November in Leeds! The programme includes sessions such as gender affirming feminising surgery and PrEP implementation strategies, plus much more! 🔗Book today: bit.ly/45bONEd

The BASHH SAS Doctors’ Conference is coming up next month! We’ll be in Manchester to explore topics such as the importance of sexual pleasure and complex contraception. We look forward to seeing you there: bit.ly/44SZrOR

Warmest congratulations to Professor Susan Hopkins for her appointment to CEO at @ukhsa.bsky.social. We’ve seen first hand Susan’s leadership with a collaborative and communicative approach. We look forward to continuing to work with her in this new role.

The #BASHH2025 Conference was a brilliant opportunity for the specialty to reconnect, learn and listen to a range of speakers and scientific presentations. Missed it? You can still explore resources, such as the poster gallery and published abstract book: bit.ly/3GQc31n

Starting today, sexual health clinics in England will be able to offer a free vaccine to patients at the highest risk of gonorrhoea. Please read BASHH's full response to the rollout ➡️ bit.ly/4l4DZwp

The rollout of a gonorrhoea vaccination programme marks an important step forward for sexual health in England. It provides a powerful new tool to tackle record-high rates that are disproportionately impacting on some communities. 🔗 Find out more: bit.ly/3UeaXj5

🚨 Access the Spotting the Signs Tool Designed by Brook and BASHH, this free tool helps professionals recognise and respond to child abuse and exploitation, for example through behaviour observation. 🔗 Download now ➡️ bit.ly/3tuocSu

🚨 We're recruiting an Executive Assistant (Governance Officer) to join BASHH. Join our new in-house team and support senior leadership in delivering strong governance and member services. 📅 Applications close: 4 August 🔗 bit.ly/40i3yCN

One of the founding members of the @bashhuk.bsky.social Racially Minoritised Special Interest Group #healthpsychologist Dr Uzochi Nwaosu talks about the importance of placing the voices of #blackmen at the centre of #sexualhealth service development @stihiv2025.org @uwebristolofficial.bsky.social

My highlights of #STIHIV2025 have been reflections on the past. @bashhuk.bsky.social is part of a social as well as medical history. @henrydevries.bsky.social artfully used a queer theory lens to describe evolving approach sexual health and what he described as the current anti-liberal backlash 🧵

I’m all set at #STIHIV2025 @stihiv2025.org Montreal Met incredible people in last 24 hours - lots being shared and learned. But many are not able to attend and we need to bring convos online and continue them after 🗣️🔊 If you are here, find me at the @bashhuk.bsky.social stand

Today is #ZeroHIVStigmaDay – a powerful reminder of the urgent need to reduce stigma where possible. Chair of the HIV & BBV SIG shares her reflections on why tackling stigma is essential and why no one living with HIV should ever be left behind.

Join the BASHH Adolescent Sexual Health SIG for a half-day online ABC Adolescent Sexual Health course in September. The session will include a talk by the Designated Wellbeing and Mental Health Lead at Brook on involving young people in service design. Everyone is welcome: bit.ly/3ZoCDF2

🎥At #BASHH2025, we shared three shorts films alongside a toolkit aimed to improve partner notification. Take a look at the resources and discover how they can enhance the services you already provide: bit.ly/4kYLpC9

Looking to make your sexual health clinic more sustainable? In a new blog, the Chair of the BASHH and BHIVA Sustainable Healthcare SIG shares practical, action-focused steps you can take to create a greener clinic. Discover why now is the time to act: bit.ly/4eWuP3y

Reminder to book your place on the BASHH SAS Doctors’ Conference! 🔍Sessions will include an update on Mpox which will explore the history, epidemiology and geographical differentiation in Mpox clades. Explore the programme and register your place ➡️ bit.ly/3Hy6hSd

🚨 Join BASHH as the new Executive Assistant (Governance Officer). This is a great opportunity to work at the heart of BASHH, supporting the President, CEO, Officers and members to deliver high-quality governance and member services. 🔗 Apply now: bit.ly/40i3yCN

Explore a variety of on-demand webinars covering the latest updates in sexual health and HIV with STASHH. Missed the insightful session on Doxycycline Post-Exposure Prophylaxis for Bacterial STIs? It’s now available for you to watch anytime ➡️ bit.ly/4erpOy4

Hard to believe it’s already been a month since #BASHH2025! We’re still reflecting on the powerful insights, engaging workshops and meaningful conversations that took place throughout conference. Let’s keep the momentum going as we work to champion good sexual health for all.

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

Have you considered a BASHH membership? By joining you can access exclusive benefits, including reduced rates to expert-led webinars and events, and immerse yourself into a vibrant community of sexual health professionals. Explore membership options here: bit.ly/4f8N05h

🏆 We’re excited to share that our LoveGUM campaign has won a Communiqué Award, for Excellence in Combined/Earned/Paid/Owned Communication. Visit the website to learn more about #LoveGUM and the people passionate about improving the sexual health of the UK: bit.ly/4dkzn1w

📢 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

📝 Last month we published guidelines on doxyPEP for the prevention of syphilis, making the UK one of the first countries globally to offer formal clinical direction on this STI prevention strategy. Read the guidelines here: bit.ly/4mZV90t