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Society of Sexual Health Advisers

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UK Sexual Health Awards 2013

March 15, 2013 By SSHA Leave a Comment

Brook and FPA are delighted to announce the winners of the UK Sexual Health Awards 2013. Showcasing the best, creative and innovative work, the Awards are the only event to celebrate achievements in the exciting and influential field of sexual health. The UK Sexual Health Awards winners were presented at a prestigious awards ceremony and dinner hosted by comedienne Kate … [Read more...]

MI Trainer: Dorinda Thirlby

March 4, 2013 By SSHA Leave a Comment

Dorinda Thirlby started in Sexual Medicine/HIV in 1988, first as a nurse and then a Sexual Health Adviser.  She has worked as Senior and Principal Health Adviser in 7 clinics in London and for the past 6 years as Health Adviser in Withington Sexual Medicine /HIV out patients in South Manchester.   She is also a registered Integrative Psychotherapist.   She has in the past … [Read more...]

MI Trainer: Gill Bell

March 4, 2013 By SSHA Leave a Comment

Gill Bell has been a sexual health adviser since 1989, and a nurse consultant sexual health adviser since 2004, at Genitourinary Medicine in Sheffield. She set up the SSHA NICE sub-committee in 2008 to develop a national training programme for sexual health advisers on using a Motivational Interviewing approach to helping people reduce sexual risk. Since then she has written a … [Read more...]

Forensic Gynaecology

March 3, 2013 By SSHA Leave a Comment

27-28 June 2013 About Discuss management of the rape victim with the aim of promoting a high standard of care and a structured approach to the responsibilities of those undertaking rape examinations. This course is recognised for the theoretical component of the 'Forensic Gynaecology'. More info www.rcog.org.uk/events/forensic-gynaecology … [Read more...]

BASHH OGM 8 March 2013

March 3, 2013 By SSHA Leave a Comment

Date 08 Mar 2013 until 08 Mar 2013 Venue Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole Street, London, W1G 0AE Booking There is no prior booking requirement for this meeting. Please note that registration will take place on the day at the RSM reception between 12.15 - 1 pm . Coffee and tea will be served between the afternoon and evening sessions but no lunch … [Read more...]

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About SSHA

The Society of Sexual Health Advisers (SSHA) is a UK national organisation which is affiliated with Unite the Union. SSHA provides an opportunity for members to meet and work towards further professional development and offers support, education and training.

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