5th July 2016 Attitude "We are failing to meet the sexual health needs of gay and bisexual men." Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are continuing to rise among gay and bisexual men, new figures have shown. New data published by Public Health England today (July 5) show that of the 434,456 STIs reported in England in 2015, 54,275 were among men who have sex with men … [Read more...]
‘Confidentiality in the NHS: your information, your rights’ – a new guide for people living with HIV in England
The NAT published a new guide for people in England living with HIV, explaining how the NHS handles, stores and shares their personal confidential health information. The short booklet also explains patients’ rights in relation to their records and advice on how to raise questions or concerns. The guide, endorsed by BHIVA (the British HIV Association), was developed following … [Read more...]
ACPO Review of Police Investigations for Criminal Transmission of HIV: Appeal for Evidence
ACPO (the Association of Chief Police Officers) is about to review its Investigation Guidance relating to the Criminal Transmission of HIV, published in July 2010, which sets out the standards for police investigations in these complex and very sensitive cases. NAT is collecting information on experiences of police investigations of people with HIV since July 2010 to feed in … [Read more...]