SSHA

Society of Sexual Health Advisers

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Scottish campaigners call for ‘immediate’ access to HIV prevention drug

August 7, 2016 By SSHA Leave a Comment

7th August 2016 by Judith Duffy [Herald Scotland] Article Link Campaigners have called on the Scottish Government to follow the example of France and introduce a drug that can prevent HIV without waiting for it to be licensed. The drug, called Truvada, triggered headlines last week after the High Court told the NHS in England it should fund the treatment, despite health … [Read more...]

SHIVAG: Survey to improve the healthcare experiences of people living with HIV in Scotland

July 11, 2014 By SSHA Leave a Comment

Funded by The Scottish Government, Waverley Care have just launched a survey of the healthcare experiences of people living with HIV. In particular we are asking about the behaviour of staff in non-HIV specific settings, in relation to a patient's HIV positive status. We want to work towards a Scotland where all interactions in health settings for people living with HIV are … [Read more...]

Invitation to repond: Consultation on management of HIV-infected healthcare workers

December 1, 2011 By SSHA Leave a Comment

Dear All We are inviting written responses to this consultation paper by 9th March 2012. Please send your response with the completed Respondent Information Form (see "Handling your Response" below) to: Sexualhealth@scotland.gsi.gov.uk or HIV Healthcare Worker Consultation Health Protection Team, Scottish Government, 3EN, St Andrews House, Regent … [Read more...]

Improving Sexual Health Services in Scotland

November 23, 2011 By SSHA Leave a Comment

Executive summary The improvements made by NHS boards to sexual health services over the last few years reflect the World Health Organization’s view of sexual health. ‘Sexual health is a state of physical, emotional, mental and social well-being in relation to sexuality; it is not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity. Sexual health requires a positive and … [Read more...]

The Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus Framework 2011-2015

October 4, 2011 By SSHA Leave a Comment

Introduction The Sexual Health and Blood Borne Virus Framework sets out the Scottish Government's agenda in relation to sexual health, HIV, hepatitis C and hepatitis B for the next four years. For the first time, these four policy areas have been brought together into a single integrated strategy. Building on the solid foundations of proven and successful Scottish Government … [Read more...]

About SSHA

The Society of Sexual Health Advisers (SSHA) is a UK national organisation with approximately 300 members out of an estimated 350 sexual health advisers in the country. It provides an opportunity for members to meet and work towards further professional development.

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