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We believe that HIV Stigma is a social justice, Human Rights and public health issue.
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Zero HIV Stigma Day – International Association of Providers of AIDS Care STIGMA is a social justice, human rights, and public health issue. is a global movement uniting people and communities to raise awareness of HIV and take action to eliminate HIV stigma in all its forms. July 21st is a day of action featuring communities living with and affected by....

BHIVA look forward to working with to improve the lives of people living with HIV and those at risk of HIV.
Together we will get to Zero new diagnoses of HIV by 2030.

BHIVA welcomes investment in research and technology.
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BHIVA welcomes investment in research and technology The British HIV Association (BHIVA) welcomes yesterday’s statement from the Health and Social Care Secretary, Wes Streeting, at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, in which he reflects the Government’s commitment to making Britain “a powerhouse for life sciences and medical technology....

BHIVA is delighted to congratulate Anya Gallacio as the chosen artist to create the memorial. We look forward to seeing it.
It will be most appreciated by the many living with HIV in London.

BHIVA is celebrating unsung heroes.
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Unsung Heroes celebrated by BHIVA In 2024 BHIVA celebrated people working in the HIV sector who go that extra mile with a new award for “Unsung Heroes.” Eleven winners from different professions and different parts of the country were nominated by work colleagues. They include a clinician, HIV specialist nurses, a sexual health ...

Spring Conference presentations are now on line. Please see link below:

https://www.bhiva.org/SpringConference2024Presentations

BHIVA joins charities to urge the next government to deliver on Zero new HIV cases by 2030.
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BHIVA joins charities to urge next government to deliver on historic goal of zero new HIV cases by 2030 The British HIV Association has joined with more than 20 HIV and sexual health charities to call on the next Government to make history by seizing the chance to end the HIV epidemic in the UK — and become the first country to do so.

BHIVA - British HIV Association supports Manuel Guerrero and asks that his essential HIV medication, and his freedom be restored.

Rally with us for Manuel Guerrero!

Join us on Thursday at the Foreign Office in Whitehall to show your support for Manuel Guerrero, the British citizen living with HIV prosecuted in .

We will be standing alongside Enrique Guerrero – Manuel’s brother – to call on David Cameron and the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office to do everything they can to get Manuel home. Our CEO Deborah Gold, and the director of FairSquare, James Lynch, will join Enrique as speakers.

This is a crucial moment in Manuel's case as his verdict is due in early June. Manuel needs your support now!

Pleased to say registration is now open. Full details in link below.

Joint BASHH/BHIVA Diploma in HIV Medicine Revision Course This revision course has been developed by both BHIVA and BASHH to help prepare candidates for this important examination.

Really fantastic to see the S***m Donation law updated following the hard work of BHIVA alongside BASHH and the National AIDS Trust in a campaign that has lasted more than five years.
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Eggs and s***m donation law is updated Government policy has been updated to allow egg and s***m donation from people living with HIV to friends, family and other known partners who are not themselves HIV positive. This change to the law means that many people previously excluded from fertility treatment, particularly from the LGBTQ comm...

Congratulations from BHIVA - British HIV Association and looking forward to working with Robbie on future collaborations. 🎉

We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Robbie Currie as its new chief executive. He will succeed Deborah Gold, who will be leaving as Chief Executive after a decade in post.

Robbie brings over 20 years’ experience working in HIV, sexual and reproductive health.

Professor Jane Anderson, National AIDS Trust’s Chair of the Board of Trustees, said: “We are absolutely delighted that Robbie will be leading National AIDS Trust into the future. Through his career-long dedication to HIV prevention and treatment, he brings enormous insight and expertise to the continuing challenges and opportunities we face in the HIV response.”

Read more: https://www.nat.org.uk/press-release/national-aids-trust-announces-robbie-currie-new-ceo?utm_source=organic_social&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=ceo

The next National Conference for People Living with HIV will be taking place on 1st June 2024 in London.
Over 150 delegates from across the nations will gather under the theme to amplify diverse voices, strengthen HIV advocacy and develop support networks.
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The BHIVA Spring Conference is moving to Birmingham for 2024 with a packed, relevant and high-quality scientific for attendees programme, along with posters and the exhibition.
The earlybird registration deadline is 12 midnight on Monday 25th March 2024, so take advantage of reduced rates and register now.

BHIVA Spring Conference 2024 The BHIVA Spring Conference is moving to Birmingham for 2024! We will as usual have a packed, relevant and high-quality scientific programme for attendees along with posters and the exhibition.

Membership reminder and opportunity.

Do you have BHIVA Membership?

Membership of BHIVA brings a variety of benefits, including discount on Conference Registration.
For anyone thinking of attending the BHIVA Spring Conference in Birmingham 29th April - 1st May then join BHIVA now using the link below:

Membership BHIVA is the leading UK association representing professionals in HIV care. Since 1995, we have been committed to providing excellent care for people living with and affected by HIV. BHIVA is a national advisory body on all aspects of HIV care and we provide a national platform for HIV care issues.....

We are so sad to hear about the death of Simon Horvat-Marcovic.

Simon was dedicated to making the world a better place. He gave his time to so many charities and did a huge amount to improve the lives of others living with HIV including as The Food Chain's Santa and by tackling HIV stigma as one of our Positive Voices speakers. Simon also worked as a Peer Mentor for Positively UK and was a UK-CAB member.

“I first met him in 2018 when we were both involved in service user involvement at Terrence Higgins Trust,” said our Positive Voices Manager, Eugene Lynch.

“He had a wealth of experience of activism to share and volunteered for many HIV organisations. Later, we worked together on Positive Voices. He will be missed.”

Simon will be remembered for his invaluable contributions – the HIV community won’t be the same without him.

Rest in peace, Simon.

The Pulmonary chapter of the opportunistic infections guidelines is now online.
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www.bhiva.org With improvements in the HIV testing and treatment cascade and reductions in the prevalence of advanced HIV, the incidence of ‘classic’ pulmonary opportunistic infections is lower, and so less frequently encountered by physicians. In addition, chronic lung diseases such as chronic obstructive pu...

An opportunity to read this opinion piece from Florence Eshalomi MP, who chaired the HIV Outcomes event at parliament, last week.

https://www.politicshome.com/thehouse/article/first-nation-end-hiv-transmissions-end-inequalities

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This week is the last chance for people to order a free HIV test as part of National HIV Testing Week.
Don’t miss the opportunity to test and know your HIV status.

It's your last chance to order a free HIV test as part of National . Please share far and wide to let everyone know!

You can live a long, healthy life with HIV — but the first step is taking a test.

Finding out your HIV status gives you control over your health. If you test positive, it means you can start treatment, stay healthy, and avoid passing the virus onto anyone else. People on effective HIV treatment . If you are HIV negative, you can still use protection such as PrEP or condoms to stay negative.

Order a test to your door in plain packaging 👉https://freetesting.hiv/

This week and next, all 2023 BHIVA memberships will automatically lapse, if the have not been renewed.
Please see link below for 2024 memberships and rates

Membership BHIVA is the leading UK association representing professionals in HIV care. Since 1995, we have been committed to providing excellent care for people living with and affected by HIV. BHIVA is a national advisory body on all aspects of HIV care and we provide a national platform for HIV care issues.....

Registration has now opened for BHIVA Best of CROI virtual feedback meetings. See details in link below:

BHIVA 'Best of CROI' Virtual Feedback Meetings (2024) The Best of CROI feedback meetings are an integral part of BHIVA’s ongoing commitment to providing education to those working in the field of HIV medicine in the UK. BHIVA remains committed to sharing an independent, unbiased and impartial review of the key research from the Conference on Retrovir...

BHIVA joint working group, rapid guidance on opt out blood borne virus testing.
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BHIVA, BASHH, BIA and RCEM joint working group: rapid guidance on opt-out blood-borne virus testing in high-prevalence and extremely high-prevalence acute medical settings and emergency departments In late 2022 BHIVA established a working group to develop a rapid guidance statement on the model of consent for opt-out testing for blood-borne viruses (BBVs; HIV, hepatitis B virus and hepatitis C virus) in emergency departments (EDs) and other acute medical settings. Routine opt-out HIV (with hep...

BHIVA Pregnancy Guidlines:
This consultation has just opened for one month until 19th March 2024.
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www.bhiva.org AIDS-related complications are a common cause of maternal death worldwide and are responsible for a high proportion of maternal deaths in low-income countries; they are a significant contributing cause of maternal death in high-income countries, although the absolute numbers are small. Their medical...

The deadline for applications is next Friday 16th February 2024. Don’t miss the deadline for this year’s research awards.

BHIVA Research Awards 2024
Applications are now open until Friday 16th February 2024.
Please see website for details and application form.

https://www.bhiva.org/BHIVAResearchAwards2024

The deadline for this great opportunity for a trainee has been extended to Monday 12th February 2024.
Please don’t miss this incredible opportunity.

Great opportunity for a trainee to be involved.
Please see website link below for details and get applications in before closing on Monday 29th January 2024.

https://www.bhiva.org/BHIVA-national-clinical-audit-programme-opportunity-for-trainee

Really important podcast from The Lancet.
Has institutionalised homophobia affected access to PrEP, vaccination and now in the U.K.?
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Details of important new mental health training. See link below for full details.

Breaking barriers in HIV care - elearning for healthcare Optimising interventions in NHS Talking Therapies for anxiety and depression

Don’t miss this important conference on 15th March 2024 in Birmingham.
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Important Position Statement on Measles for people living with HIV.
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Position Statements Joint statement from BHIVA, BASHH, NAT, THT and HIV Scotland regarding case reports of discrimination against people with HIV from some providers of cosmetic treatments and tattooing