GMFA is asking clinics around the UK to look out for patients referred to them by the pilot for an innovative new online partner notification (PN) service for men who have sex with men. In response to the problem of the large proportion of undiagnosed HIV infection in the gay community and in the light of the fact that untreated STIs can make people much more likely to pick up … [Read more...]
BASHH Spring Conference: Rapid CD4 testing
Alere are pleased to be showcasing the NEW rapid, point-of-care CD4 analyser, the Alere Pima. The Alere™ Pima™ CD4 Analyser can deliver an absolute CD4 count in 20 minutes – enabling healthcare professionals to diagnose and treat such patients in one visit. Please visit Alere Gallery, Stand 14 at next week’s BASHH conference in Newcastle, 11-13 May to hear more. For … [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...]
BASHH STI Management Standards Audit launched
07 Jan 2011 BASHH 2011 Audit against Key Performance Indicators in the BASHH STI Management Standards: now ready for on-line submission until 18 March 2011 The following services managing STIs are encouraged to complete and submit an online audit questionnaire on performance against the BASHH STI Management Standards KPIs: Genitourinary medicine clinics Eligible … [Read more...]
Time to test for HIV – Multidisciplinary conference in support of World AIDS Day – Presentations
Introduction This one-day national conference was scheduled for World AIDS Day on 1 December 2010 and was organised by the British HIV Association (BHIVA), British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH), Department of Health, Health Protection Agency, Royal College of Physicians, Children's HIV Association (CHIVA), HIV Pharmacy Association (HIVPA) and National HIV … [Read more...]