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...]
London 2015 Conference – Presentations
Download the presentations from the SSHA Study Day FGM: Professionals, Policy and Practice - Obi Amadi, Lead Professional Officer The Psychology of Addiction- A current perspective on Chemsex - Dr Chris Hilton - Consultant Liaison Psychiatrist Psychosexual Work and Health Advisers - Lucy Snider - Health Adviser BME communities and HIV-what’s changed? - Professor Jane … [Read more...]
SSHA Conference: 2015
SSHA is holding its annual conference this year on 12th September 2015 in the UNITE Offices, London. This year the costs will be £80 for SSHA members and £90 for Non SSHA members. 9.00 Registration and coffee 9.30 Presidents welcome and housekeeping 9.45 FGM 10.05 ‘The Psychology of Addiction’-A current perspective on Chemsex’ Dr Chris Hilton … [Read more...]
Protecting against Female Genital Mutilation and caring for survivors – Thursday 26 February 2015
Protecting against Female Genital Mutilation and caring for survivors How to develop and implement FGM services and safeguarding measures in the NHS in your region Download Flyer Date / Time Thursday 26 February 2015 9am - 4.30pm Location Ealing Town Hall, New Broadway, W5 2BY, West London Run in partnership with the Home Office FGM Unit Who should … [Read more...]
Adolescent SIG and Sexual Violence Group Training Day 29th September 2014
Date Monday 29th September 2014 Venue The Royal Society of Medicine, 1 Wimpole Street, London, W1G 0AE Following on from last year’s successful event, the BASHH Adolescent Special Interest and Sexual Violence groups invite you to their training day on the 29th September 2014. The programme covers a number of topical issues, including female genital mutilation … [Read more...]