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The UK’s largest sexual health clinic saw a 40 percent drop in new HIV infections this year

December 23, 2016 By SSHA Leave a Comment

PrEP and immediate treatment probably both contributing, doctors say The clinic at 56 Dean Street in Soho, central London, the largest sexual health clinic in the UK, saw an unprecedented 40% drop in new HIV diagnoses this year. A press release from the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, which runs Dean Street, said that in the period between January and November 2016, the … [Read more...]

A pill that prevents HIV? Here’s what you need to know

March 12, 2016 By SSHA Leave a Comment

10 March 2016 By Natalie Healey PrEP is not yet available on the NHS, but proponents say it could radically reduce new infections After months of research, Greg Owen was excited to begin taking a daily pill which would protect him from HIV. But on the day he was due to start the course, he was told it was too late. He was already HIV positive. The drug which Greg was … [Read more...]

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BASHH INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR SEXUAL HEALTH EDUCATION - SSHA

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BASHH is establishing an International Foundation for Sexual Health Education (IFSHE) with the aim of facilitating access to its educational materials. We are looking for BASHH members to join a steer...

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Health Adviser e-Services Job Reference: 289-WC-0586 Employer: Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust Department: Sexual Health Location: St Stephens Centre, London Salary: £33,660 –...

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Urgent PHE Clinical Alert - Two cases of XDR gonorrhoea identified in UK residents - SSHA

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Dear BASHH members, Please find below an urgent clinical alert that has been issued by Public Health England, relating to the recent identification of two cases of infection with extensively-drug-resi...

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Vicarious Trauma Survey - SSHA

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Sexual Health services across the UK have been adversely affected by cuts to service provision, an increase in the complexity of patients and fewer resources to cope, and many clinics are also struggl...

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LONDON Friday 26th and Saturday 27th October Unite Building, 128 Theobalds Rd, London, WC1X 8TN SHEFFIELD Friday 9th and Saturday 10th November Seminar Room, Sexual Health Sheffield, S10 2JF The study...

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The Society of Sexual Health Advisers (SSHA) is a UK national organisation with approximately 300 members out of an estimated 350 sexual health advisers in the country. It provides an opportunity for members to meet and work towards further professional development.

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  • BASHH INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR SEXUAL HEALTH EDUCATION February 17, 2019
  • Urgent PHE Clinical Alert – Two cases of XDR gonorrhoea identified in UK residents January 12, 2019
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