BASHH has been in existence since 2003 and we are aware that there are not many Sexual Health Advisers registered as members. We would like to ask all Health Advisers (members or not) in the UK for their feedback on BASHH and the services it offers. We would like to know the reasons why you have not joined BASHH, or if you are already a member to give us feedback and help … [Read more...]
SHIVAG: New Prosecution Policy on International or Reckless Transmission of, or Exposure to, Sexually Transmitted Infections
This guidance sets out how prosecutors should deal with cases involving an allegation of intentional or reckless sexual transmission of, or exposure to, infection which has serious, potentially life threatening consequences for the person infected. In developing this guidance, the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) has consulted with the public health sector … [Read more...]
Invitation to all NHS Counsellors and psychotherapists to participate in a research project
Invitation to all NHS Counsellors and psychotherapists to participate in a research project: If you are a counsellor or psychotherapist working in the NHS I would really value your input into this research in order to document therapists understanding and experience of clinical governance. This should only take about 5 to 10 minutes of your time. I am undertaking research in … [Read more...]
SSHA Conference: Fully booked
The Society of Sexual Health Advisers are delighted to announce that their annual sexual health advising conference will take place this year in Liverpool on Saturday 29th of September. The conference will look at the sexual health advising role in the ever changing NHS. It is an opportunity to share best practise and new ways of working. If you would like to be considered … [Read more...]
ACPO Review of Police Investigations for Criminal Transmission of HIV: Appeal for Evidence
ACPO (the Association of Chief Police Officers) is about to review its Investigation Guidance relating to the Criminal Transmission of HIV, published in July 2010, which sets out the standards for police investigations in these complex and very sensitive cases. NAT is collecting information on experiences of police investigations of people with HIV since July 2010 to feed in … [Read more...]