Download the presentations Express Sexual Health: maintaining quality of care for new HIV diagnoses alongside new technology - Elizabeth Kershaw [Senior Health Adviser] Using a PN Patient Information Sheet - Richard Williams [Team Manager Outreach Services and Health Advising] MSM, HIV and behaviour change ssha - Dr Phil Henshaw [Consultant Clinical … [Read more...]
Rising rates of infection…especially in MSM
In 2013, there were approximately 450,000 diagnoses of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) made in England. The impact of STIs remains greatest in young heterosexuals under the age of 25 years and in men who have sex with men (MSM). The most commonly diagnosed STI was chlamydia, with 208,755 diagnoses made in 2013 The number of gonorrhoea diagnoses increased by 15% … [Read more...]
SSHA Conference 2014: Book your place
This year's SSHA conference is going to be held in Eastbourne on the 27th September. To avoid disappointment you can now book your place. More information about the schedule for the day and accommodation will follow shortly. Keep checking the site or follow us on Twitter. Programme 09:30 Registration Tea & Coffee 09:45 Welcome 10:00 Child Sexual … [Read more...]
Public health benefits of partner notification for sexually transmitted infections and HIV: Technical Report
Download Full document Background European countries have used partner notification as one of a range of measures to control sexually transmitted infections (STI) since the early 1900s. Besides clinical benefits, public health benefits are also recognised such as controlling the spread of STI, reducing STI-related morbidity and mortality, reaching people with … [Read more...]
GUNA Summer Clinical Meeting – Shaping Best Practice
GUNA Summer Clinical Meeting - Shaping Best Practice Friday, June 28, 2013 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM The GUNA summer clinical meeting for 2013 is being held on Friday 28th June and focuses on 'Shaping Best Practice.' Bringing together some of the UK's most renowned sexual health practitioners, policy makers and service preoviders, the meeting will explore the latest themes … [Read more...]