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🚀We're delighted to have launched a new campaign to highlight the Genitourinary Medicine (GUM) specialty! From managing STIs and HIV to providing essential contraception, GUM offers meaningful and rewarding opportunities. Join us 🌟 #LoveGUM More info 👉lovegum.bashh.org/
Logo for "Love GUM Genitourinary Medicine" featuring a rainbow circle and silhouettes of people, with a purple ribbon below containing the text "Introducing...".

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Have you explored the resource page on the #LoveGUM website? As well as informative videos and infographics, check out our list of helpful websites and social media pages you can follow to expand your knowledge and stay connected to the GUM community. bit.ly/3BOhon1
GUM is... a specialty known for its autonomous, fun and collaborative culture. “GUM is a bizarre little happy corner of the NHS where people actually really love their job, and they turn up in a good mood and they want to do well.”

ALT GUM is... a specialty known for its autonomous, fun and collaborative culture. “GUM is a bizarre little happy corner of the NHS where people actually really love their job, and they turn up in a good mood and they want to do well.”

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BASHH is powered by its members. The BASHH 2026 elections are your opportunity to get involved, influence the direction of the association and contribute to the future of sexual health and HIV care. Deadline: Monday 2nd November. Find out more: bit.ly/4BbZmFk
BASHH 2026 Elections Apply now

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Congratulations to Lambeth Council on becoming the first local authority to achieve HIV Confident recognition. A great example of how organisations can help tackle HIV stigma, raise awareness and create inclusive workplaces. See who else has signed up: bit.ly/4z4WFnD 👏

Our HIV Confident Organisations | HIV Confident

The following organisations have achieved their HIV Confident recognition:

hivconfident.org.uk
FastTrackCitiesLDN@londonftciOct 22
👏 Congratulations @lambeth_council – the first council to achieve #HIVConfident recognition! 18 months of teamwork, training and action to tackle HIV stigma. A great example for other London organisations to follow. fasttrackcities.london/lambe…
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Join BASHH’s ‘STIs and HIV in Pregnancy: A training event for midwives.’ Delivered by national experts, the course will explore diagnosis, management and prevention of HIV and STIs in pregnancy. Register today: bit.ly/4yjhydS
STI and HIV in Pregnancy: A training event for midwives Topics covered will include: Introduction to HIV and STIs in pregnancy: confidentiality, language, law, sexuality and gender identity HIV in pregnancy Hepatitis B and C in pregnancy Herpes simplex virus in pregnancy

ALT STI and HIV in Pregnancy: A training event for midwives Topics covered will include: Introduction to HIV and STIs in pregnancy: confidentiality, language, law, sexuality and gender identity HIV in pregnancy Hepatitis B and C in pregnancy Herpes simplex virus in pregnancy

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Applications for the BASHH 2026 elections are now open. This is your opportunity to help shape education, guidance and standards in sexual health and HIV care through Board of Trustee and Clinical Governance Committee roles. Apply today: bit.ly/4BbZmFk
BASHH 2026 Elections BASHH is your specialty association. Takes a leading role and apply now!

ALT BASHH 2026 Elections BASHH is your specialty association. Takes a leading role and apply now!

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NHS England has published revised guidance on hospital accommodation, setting out how NHS organisations should meet the NHS Constitution’s pledge on same-sex accommodation. In response, please read our joint statement with @BritishHIVAssoc ➡️ bit.ly/3WBy37v (1/2)
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For BASHH members, together with the Gender and Sexual Minorities SIG, we're gathering evidence about the impact of the new guidance. If you would like to contribute, please contact [email protected]. Look out for a dedicated Bitesize session and resources coming soon. (2/2)
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📅Wessex healthcare professionals: save the date! Join the free Wessex BASHH meeting on the 16th November to connect with colleagues, hear updates from across the specialty and be part of the conversation. Register today: bit.ly/3THxKaf
Wessex BASHH Meeting November 16th November 2026 09:00 - 16:00 Healthcare professionals in Wessex are warmly invited to this free regional online event. Register now Please note that this event is only open to Wessex healthcare professionals.

ALT Wessex BASHH Meeting November 16th November 2026 09:00 - 16:00 Healthcare professionals in Wessex are warmly invited to this free regional online event. Register now Please note that this event is only open to Wessex healthcare professionals.

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Our BASHH Nurse Representative has shared her expertise through a new Chlamydia factsheet, published by @NursingTimes. Take a look at this useful resource using the link below⬇️
Nursing Times@NursingTimesOct 19
Chlamydia: factsheet on sexually transmitted infections nursingtimes.net/public-heal…
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Chlamydia: factsheet on sexually transmitted infections nursingtimes.net/public-heal…
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Join us for ‘Resilience and Reinvention: A BASHH/SSHA Nursing and Sexual Health Advisers Conference.’ Bringing together nurses and sexual health advisors, for a day of practical insights, shared experiences and networking in November. Book now: bit.ly/4ymD3KT
Resilience and Reinvention: A BASHH/SSHA Nursing and Sexual Health Advisers Conference 6th Nov 2026 Zoom Draft programme includes: Complex Partner Notification Case Management Complex Case Management: Genital Dermatology Innovations in sexual health delivery

ALT Resilience and Reinvention: A BASHH/SSHA Nursing and Sexual Health Advisers Conference 6th Nov 2026 Zoom Draft programme includes: Complex Partner Notification Case Management Complex Case Management: Genital Dermatology Innovations in sexual health delivery

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This #BlackHistoryMonth, how can we address inequalities in sexual and reproductive health? In a new blog, Dr Eduardo Peres explores disparities affecting Black communities in the UK and the importance of equitable, culturally competent care. Read more: bashh.org/news/1740/black_hi…
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Today, we hosted a symposium at #IUSTI2026 exploring how multiplex testing can meet patient and clinical needs. Thanks to speakers, Ivo Sinicins, Tanya Applegate, Sophie Nash and Maggie Barr-DiChiarra (WHO), for sharing insights on co-production and person-centred diagnostics.
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🔍Looking for a medical specialty that offers real variety? Genitourinary medicine (GUM) spans sexual health, HIV care, public health, research and education, with opportunities to work across a range of setting and patient groups. Take a closer look: bit.ly/4iUSd5z
GUM is... varied and holistic “People don’t know that GUM is so integrated and don’t realise that HIV, women’s health, contraception and public health are baked into it.”

ALT GUM is... varied and holistic “People don’t know that GUM is so integrated and don’t realise that HIV, women’s health, contraception and public health are baked into it.”

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The BASHH team has arrived in Prague for the IUSTI World Congress! 📍 Find us throughout the event at the BASHH stand in the Exhibition Foyer. Come and say hello! 🗓️ Make sure to also join us at 8am tomorrow for the BASHH Symposium on multiplex testing. #IUSTI2026
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Registration is open for ‘Racial Equity in Sexual Health: Developing Structural Competency’ on the 5th of February 2027. The webinar will explore how systemic factors, representation and clinical communication shape outcomes in sexual health and HIV care: bit.ly/4yiSTqd
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Our BASHH Nurse Representative has shared her expertise through a new HIV factsheet, published today by @NursingTimes Take a look at this useful resource using the link below ⬇️
Nursing Times@NursingTimesOct 12
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV): factsheet on sexually transmitted infections prepaid nursingtimes.net/public-heal…
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📆Save the date. The BASHH Annual Conference 2027 will take place in Blackpool from the 7th – 9th June. Join us for three days of learning, networking, discussion and collaboration focused on the future of sexual health and HIV services in the UK. Stay tuned for updates!
BASHH Annual Conference 2027 Monday 7th - Wednesday 9th June

ALT BASHH Annual Conference 2027 Monday 7th - Wednesday 9th June

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📢The BASHH Scientific Meeting is tomorrow, and we look forward to seeing our members there. This free virtual event for BASHH members will feature presentations from the Bacterial STIs and HPV SIGs. Don’t forget to register to receive the joining link: bit.ly/4A941HU
BASHH Scientific Meeting Friday 9th October, Zoom Draft programme includes: NHS England changes to cervical screening program in women LWHIV Emerging STIs HPV vaccination in sexual health services: activity reporting, seroprevalence and survey data

ALT BASHH Scientific Meeting Friday 9th October, Zoom Draft programme includes: NHS England changes to cervical screening program in women LWHIV Emerging STIs HPV vaccination in sexual health services: activity reporting, seroprevalence and survey data

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Stay up to date with BASHH. Each month, BASHH President Dr Cara Saxon shares an update on the latest developments, priorities and activity across the association. Catch up on the September edition of the President Blog: bit.ly/3UKzmQZ
President Blogs Look out for our monthly BASHH President Blogs

ALT President Blogs Look out for our monthly BASHH President Blogs

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