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NICE: Public Health Intervention Guidance
Increasing the uptake of HIV testing among black Africans in England https://guidance.nice.org.uk/PH33 Increasing the uptake of HIV testing to reduce undiagnosed infection and prevent transmission among black African communities living in England This is one of two pieces of NICE guidance published in March 2011 on how to increase the uptake of HIV testing. A second … [Read more...]
BASHH Sexual Violence Group: Survey
Dear GUM Service Lead, BASHH Sexual Violence Group is trying to establish both training needs and service gaps in sexual assault and other violence issues. To this end we would very much appreciate your help in filling the appropriate very short survey. Honestly less than 10mins. Thank you for all who have already responded. The link for consultants/service … [Read more...]
NAT survey – looking for sexual health advsier participation
Dear colleague, NAT are currently gathering evidence on the role of social care in the long-term support of people living with HIV and the views of HIV clinics are a central part of this. In order to capture your views and those of your colleagues we have developed a short survey (9 questions) and we would greatly appreciate your participation. The survey aims to: Find … [Read more...]
Recent Infection Testing Algorithm (RITA) Survey
Dear Health Advisers, Re: Towards a better understanding of how the RITA results are interpreted and used in clinical settings With the development and formal roll-out to all clinics of the RITA results, (formally known as STARHS or detuned assay), the Health Protection Agency has the unique opportunity to assess how health professionals are using this information in their … [Read more...]