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beyondpositive is your trusted source for HIV related news, events, and stories 🧬 We are part of the @savinglives.bsky.social family ❤️ Managing Editor: @positivelad.me ✍️ #HIVsky #IDsky #MedSky #HealthSky
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HIV research *SAVES LIVES* HIV prevention *SAVES LIVES* HIV treatment *SAVES LIVES* S̲C̲I̲E̲N̲C̲E̲ S̲A̲V̲E̲S̲ L̲I̲V̲E̲S̲ (We're so passionate about it, it's almost like we named our charity because of it). #SaveOurSciences #Resist #CROI2025 #HIVsky #MedSky #STEMsky #ScienceSky #HIV

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PrEP - what is it, and why aren't more women on it? Our Clinical Nurse Specialist, @niamhfkielb.bsky.social, talks about conversations she's had with friends & family - and the barriers we need to overcome to get more women accessing #PrEP. Read more: www.savinglivesuk.com/women-and-pr... #HIVSky

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This #HIVTestingWeek we're encouraging folk to take control of their health and #GetTested There's no such thing as a bad #HIV diagnosis - If negative you can take steps to stay negative (PrEP, condoms etc) - If positive you now know and can start treatment There's support for you no matter what ❤️

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NEWS: The Scottish Medicines Consortium (SMC) has approved CAB-LA, an injection taken every two months, for the prevention of #HIV on the NHS in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Pressure is now on NICE to follow suit for both England and Wales. #HIVTestingWeek #HIVsky #IDsky #PrEP #GUMsky

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Rachel visited her local sexual health service, feeling unwell after the end of a relationship. "By testing when I did, I was diagnosed early. #HIV hadn't damaged my immune system. Now my HIV treatment gives me the freedom to be me" ❤️ Be like Rachel and test this #HIVTestingWeek - freetesting.hiv

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#DYK someone living with #HIV on effective treatment, often just one pill a day, can live just as long & well as any of their peers. Treatment also stops them passing HIV onto their sexual partners or unborn children. It all starts with a test. #GetTested this #HIVTestingWeek at: freetesting.hiv

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Just one finger prick is all it takes to check your #HIV status. It's that simple. Once tested you can explore options to protect yourself from HIV, or start life saving treatment that means you cannot pass the virus on. Either way, it all starts with a test. #GetTested this #HIVTestingWeek

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Today marks the start of #HIVTestingWeek in England. Did you know that there are thousands of people in the UK who don't realise that they're living with HIV? We can all do our part by testing for #HIV - and all it takes is one finger prick. Get your free test at: test.tht.org.uk/finder today.

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NEWS: Sir Keir Starmer, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, has become the first G20 leader to publicly take a #HIV test - with the hope that his example will encourage more people to come forward and get tested this #HIVTestingWeek. www.beyondpositive.org/2025/02/10/p...

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🚨 Done some exciting HIV research? 🧬 Thinking of submitting an abstract for the #BHIVA25 Spring Conference in Brighton? The deadline is fast approaching for next Monday 20th January 2025 at 08:00am ⏰ Guidelines and how to submit can be found here: bhiva.org/event/bhiva-... #HIVsky #IDsky #GUMsky

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Emergency Department Opt-Out #HIV Testing gets the green light by @10dowingstreet.bsky.social Read more about it here 👇🏾👇🏾 @savinglives.bsky.social www.savinglivesuk.com/pm-determine...

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Everyone at @savinglives.bsky.social is excited about this renewed momentum. Specifically, we’ve been working on a peer support network to enable our own region of the UK in making a whole-system success of opt-out testing. Essential to see funding for the global effort, too. Onwards.

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A very warm welcome to @bashhuk.bsky.social and @hivta.bsky.social who've joined BlueSky. Collaboration 🤝 Education

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I've updated both of the 'HIV and Sexual Health Huns' #StarterPack 🦠🧬 Two lists of incredible people and orgs working in #HIV, #SexualHealth, and allied fields for you to peruse or simply one-click follow 🥼🩺 Not included and would like to be? Drop me a DM 📬 #HIVsky #IDsky #GUMsky #STIsky #MedSky

submitted 103 days ago • 0 comments

please take a look at our new website! 🤩 www.bsms.ac.uk/research/glo... @bhiva.bsky.social @howelltjones.bsky.social

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#HIVTesting saves lives #HIVTesting reduces stigma #HIVTesting empowers people to take control of their own health #GetTested #KnowYourStatus #TreatmentWorks #HIVSky #IDSky

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Me in a medication review and optimisation meeting: #HIVSky #GUMSky

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Morning all 👋 I've had a fab response to my HIV & Sexual Health #StarterPack so much so that I've had to create a second one. If you're new here & want to follow some #HIV & #SexualHealth ICONS give these a one-click follow! #1: go.bsky.app/FgETwkU #2: go.bsky.app/Aewd8QP #HIVSky #IDSky #GumSky

submitted 114 days ago • 3 comments

As people working in #HIV, it is our duty to call out stigmatising language, behaviour & processes where we see them. An overly intrusive question or a poorly worded letter could be the difference between a person accessing care or ceasing engagement. #Stigma is our biggest barrier. A thread... 🧵

submitted 118 days ago • 1 comment

Good morning, BlueSky! We're just getting set up on here for now - but be sure to follow us for the latest #HIV, #Hepatitis and #GUM / #SexualHealth related news. We also feature real-life stories and reviews. #HIVSky #IDSky #GUMSky

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