26 February 2016 SUSSEX Police have refused to name the individual they believe is responsible for intentionally infecting others with HIV – but insist they are doing everything they can to keep the public safe. Sussex Police said they want to reassure people across the county that residents’ safety is their “priority” following allegations of a man putting his sexual … [Read more...]
There’s no such thing as ‘mild’ FGM. It’s still child abuse
24 February 2016 Two US gynaecologists argue that some forms of female genital mutilation should be legalised – but as a midwife I know there’s never a justification for this devastating practice. Over the last few years, the campaign to end female genital mutilation (FGM) across the world has picked up momentum. And to date, we’ve made some fantastic progress. A range … [Read more...]
HIV and sexual health sector unites against government budget cuts
25th February 2016 HIV charities across the country have united with health professional bodies to launch a new campaign opposing government cuts to HIV services. Charities from Liverpool to Leicestershire to London have come together with the British Association For Sexual Health And HIV and the British HIV Association to form Support People With HIV: Stop The Cuts. The … [Read more...]
‘Charlie Sheen effect’ on HIV
22 February 2016 Google searches for HIV hit a record high in the US in the hours after actor Charlie Sheen announced that he was HIV positive, research reveals. Investigators found 2.75m more Google searches than expected, based on previous trends, shortly after Sheen had appeared on US TV in November. Web searches for condoms, HIV symptoms and HIV testing also … [Read more...]
Liverpool Community Health host event for women living with HIV
18 February 2016 The event was supported by LCH colleagues, doctors from various health organisations, physiotherapists and Sahir House. Liverpool Community Health (LCH) NHS Trust’s HIV nursing service have planned and delivered an engagement event for women who are living with HIV. Hosted on Friday, February 12 by the HIV community specialist nursing team, supported by … [Read more...]