Date 1st November 2013 Program includes HIV and STIs amongst MSM Social and sexual networks and their role in sexual health Drug-use in MSM and its influence upon risk behaviors Hepatitis C epidemiology, surveillance, prevention, screening, management and treatment HIV prevention – community and healthcare initiatives All community and healthcare workers … [Read more...]
HPA Issues Warning About An Outbreak Of Shigella Flexneri Dysentery In Men Who Have Sex With Men
7 October 2011 Sexual health experts at the Health Protection Agency (HPA) have today issued an alert about an outbreak of an infection known as Shigella flexneri dysentery. It is thought that the infection is being transmitted between men during sex. Since July this year, 14 cases have been identified in the Greater Manchester area, predominantly among men who have sex with … [Read more...]
GMFA asks clinics to look out for patients referred by it’s new sexual health messaging service
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...]
SSHA Conference: London 2006
A Second Draft of the Consultation Paper on Initial Sexual Health Adviser Education and Preparation - Developed by Anne McNall The Prevalence of Chlamydia Infection in Youth Offenders in HMP/YOI Holloway - Theresa Burns, Sexual Health Adviser Women’s Health Clinic, HMP/YOI Holloway & Marlborough Clinic, Royal Free Hospital The roles, responsibilities and job … [Read more...]
A Clinical Audit Report on the implementation of the NICE guidelines
CLINICAL AUDIT REPORT Implementation of NICE guidelines (PH3) on one to one interventions to reduce the transmission of STI’s including HIV, and to reduce the rates of under 18 conceptions, especially among vulnerable and at risk groups Department of Infectious Diseases and Sexual Health Speciality Medicine Audit lead: Justine Mellor Report by: Justine Mellor Date report … [Read more...]