Welcome! Welcome to the new look SSHA website. We felt that our old site and design needed an upgrade so we've been working hard on this new version. You will find the site more easy to navigate and we have an improved search feature. This new design work better on smartphones and tablets All the articles are tagged making it easier for you to find other articles … [Read more...]
SSHA Conference 2016: London
The SSHA conference this year will be held in London on 10th September. Download Programme Application Form (PDF) Application Form (Word) If you or your team would like to share your work or display your expertise with other Health Advisers in the UK contact us. Some areas we are keen to cover are: Partner Notification Changing Role of HA … [Read more...]
Protect everyone from HPV
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the cause of numerous diseases, including fatal cancers. It has been estimated that HPV is the cause of 5% of all cancer cases. HPV is very common and most men and women get HPV at some time in their lives. HPV usually never causes any health problems but, for some people, infection with HPV can lead to the development of certain cancers … [Read more...]
Shocked HIV Charities Blast NHS For “U-Turn” On Drug That Prevents HIV
Mar. 21, 2016 by Patrick Strudwick The NHS has scrapped plans to make Truvada available, prompting fury from HIV organisations. HIV charities are shocked and angry over a “shameful” NHS statement released on Monday announcing that the drug that prevents HIV infection will not be made widely available on the NHS. NHS England published a decision on its website on … [Read more...]
STI increases mean ‘more caution is needed’ over oral sex
14th March 2016 By Rick Kelsey / Newsbeat reporter There's a warning not enough is being done to stop the spread of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) through oral sex. Some of the UK's leading sexual health doctors fear people who change partners frequently may not be adequately protecting themselves. The British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) says it's … [Read more...]