Today is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia - a global moment to recognise and challenge the discrimination, violence and barriers still faced by LGBTQIA+ communities worldwide.
As part of this commitment, BASHH has co-created an e-learning session to support inclusive, affirming sexual healthcare for trans, non-binary and intersex people.
Explore the session via the link in our bio
Resilience and Reinvention: A BASHH/SSHA Nursing and Sexual Health Advisers Conference will take place on 6th November 2026.
The inaugural joint conference delivered alongside the Society of Sexual Health Advisers has been designed in direct response to workforce feedback, and will focus on the topics, skills and discussions that matter most in daily practice.
The programme brings together professionals from across the field to share practical insights, lived experience and opportunities to connect with colleagues.
Book your place via our website - link in bio.
Today, on International Nurses Day, we asked Jodie Crossman, BASHH Nurse Representative, to help us celebrate the exceptional nurses working in sexual health and HIV medicine.
Nurses provide expert, compassionate, and respectful care to every person they support. Through their work, they create safe, inclusive, and non‑judgemental spaces, challenge stigma head‑on, and make a profound difference to the lives of individuals and the wider community.
As part of our nurse-led programme of work on careers and professional development in GUM, BASHH is calling for employers to break down barriers to accessing education and development that nurses experience. You can find out more via the BASHH website.
Thank you to all nurses for everything you do. Today, and every day, we celebrate you.
Applications for the 2026 National Clinical Impact Awards (NCIA) are now open and close at 5pm on Wednesday 20th May.
The NCIAs recognise clinicians who have made an exceptional impact on patient care and the wider NHS, going beyond their standard role.
While BASHH is unable to provide citations or rankings, it is offering guidance and signposting to support members, including links to official ACCIA guidance, eligibility criteria and tools to help with preparing applications.
👉 Find out more about eligibility, the application process and BASHH support via the website
⏰ One week to go!
The STI Foundation Competencies Trainer Training Day is fast approaching.
This virtual training is suited to experienced healthcare practitioners who want to become an STI Competency trainer or revalidate their trainer status.
Find out more via our website - link in bio.
An ABC of Sexual Function & Wellbeing will take place on 18th September in London.
This interactive study day will focus on sexual function and wellbeing, aiming to reflect real-world, diverse sexual lives. The session will feature expert-led plenaries and practical workshops exploring inclusive, sex-positive and person-centred approaches to care.
Secure your spot by visiting our website.
📣 Missed the BASHH × BHIVA Conference – or couldn’t attend every session?
Join us for a BASHH Bitesize session on Zoom this evening at 5pm, bringing together key highlights from #BHIVABASHH26
📅 7th May
💻 Online (Zoom)
👥 Open to BASHH members
Find out more via our website.
An ABC of Sexual Function & Wellbeing will take place on 18th September in London.
This interactive study day will focus on sexual function and wellbeing, aiming to reflect real-world, diverse sexual lives. The session will feature expert-led plenaries and practical workshops exploring inclusive, sex-positive and person-centred approaches to care.
Secure your spot by visiting: https://bit.ly/4v4qjba
One month to go until the BASHH HIV Masterclass 2026.
Join us for two days of expert updates on HIV care, including ART and resistance, ageing, metabolic health, vaccines, opportunistic infections, peer support and more.
The event offers a valuable opportunity to strengthen clinical knowledge, share learning and connect with colleagues working across HIV care. Earlybird access closes on 9th May!
Find out more by visiting our website - link in bio.
BASHH aims to improve the study and practice of diagnosing, treating and managing STIs, HIV and other sexual health problems.
To support this, we regularly update and develop guidelines to support best practice, including
📑 Non-gonococcal Urethritis (NGU)
📑 Balanoposthitis
📑 Genital Herpes
Explore the full BASHH resource library - link in bio
Come with me for a 3 day s*xual health & HIV conference in Liverpoooool!! 🤗✨❤️
So some interesting things I learnt:
1️⃣Non-f*tal str*ngulation, so ch0king, during seggs is becoming more common, especially in younger people, but the talk on this highlighted that lots of healthcare professionals aren’t yet trained or confident in how to ask about it or manage the risks, so that’s something we need to get better at!
2️⃣Taking the antibiotic doxycycline after seggs (doxyPEP) reduces chlamydia and syphilis risk which is so great if you’re having lots of unprotected seggs! But it raises real concerns about antimicrobial resistance long term.
3️⃣One study showed over half of patients didn’t complete follow up, not because of the treatment, but because of everything else going on in their lives!! It’s a reminder that psychosocial factors often determine outcomes as much as anything we prescribe.
See you next year @bashh_uk@britishhivassoc !!
Dr A x
#doctor #ditl #nurse #womenshealth #sexualhealth
Thank you to everyone who took part in the Joint BASHH x BHIVA Conference 2026
It was a privilege to bring together such a committed community working across HIV and sexual health.
We’re grateful to all who contributed and helped make the conference such a success. #BHIVABASHH26
