One Voice Network

And what would an event be without a team photo!

We’re delighted to have partnered with HPE @tht.org.uk to organise this wonderful day filled with new connections, insights, and amazing innovations around improving #PrEP access among marginalised communities.

4) Elton John AIDS Foundation HIV PrEP acceleration pilot - Dr Jennifer Whetham, University Hospitals Sussex

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3) PrEP pilot in community pharmacies - Jeremy Horwood and China Harrison, Bristol Univeristy

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2) Online PrEP provision in England - Dr John White, Preventx

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The afternoon session is “Widening Pathways to PrEP Access”! We have four presentations from PrEP providers and researchers showcasing their pilot projects 🧵

1) Online PrEP provision in England - Will Howells, SH:24

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4) HIV PrEP in the UK: Mapping the current provision - Jodie Crossman, University Hospitals Sussex

3) Improving PrEP access among Latin American communities - Carlos Corredor, Aymara

2) Insight, Action & Impact: Community-driven strategies for expanding PrEP access - Kemi Ogunrinola, MESMAC

Community innovation and insights session! What are VSCEs and clinicians doing? 🧵

1) Increasing uptake of PrEP access among underserved communities - Dr Hannah Roberts, Hitch Marketing

“Voices and Experiences of PrEP users from marginalised communities” presented by OVN’s Juddy Otti (#AfricaAdovacyFoundation) and Rev Jide Macaulay (#HouseOfRainbow)

Lessons from 4 case studies and recommendations 👇🏽

Key takeaways:

- The provider and their communication in the conversation around PREP has a significant impact on how women navigate their PrEP needs

- Shifting language from risk-based to reason-based

A presentation from #PositiveEast’s Maxine Sabackic “Investigating the influence of healthcare provider communication and language reframing on HIV PrEP uptake among Black African and Caribbean women”

@ukhsa.bsky.social’s Natasha Ratna presenting on current #PrEP trends.

A key question asked: “How are we defining PrEP need?”

Is our current definition too rigid and our data collection not comprehensive enough to adequately paint the picture of PrEP need across marginalised communities?

We are in Birmingham today with #HIVPreventionEngland for our joint event “Improving PrEP Access Among Marginalised Communities”!

The day is packed with some great presentations, research, and community insights which we’ll be sharing today. @tht.org.uk

We hope these insights will shape not just future policy, but better care for Black people living with HIV now.

📖 Read the report and recommendations here: bit.ly/ovn-unheard-...

Thank you to our panellists:
🎤 Keynote Prof Jane Anderson (@londonftci.bsky.social‬)
💬 Oluwakemi Agunbiade (NAT)
💬 Rebecca Mbewe (4M Mentor Mothers)
💬 Christina Ganotakis (OVN/‪@nazprojectlondon.bsky.social‬)

The findings are clear:
⚠️ Stigma is pervasive
🔒 Confidentiality concerns
⚕️ Low confidence in primary care while our services struggle with little resources to provide the best quality care

All remain key barriers for Black people living with #HIV in London.

This week, OVN and @nat.org.uk hosted a launch event for our report: “Understanding the challenges of Black people living with HIV accessing primary care”, part of our joint #UnheardVoices project.

Thank you to our attendees; it was incredible to have you engage and support this vital work.🧵

We attended today’s @nat.org.uk-#HIVOutcomesUK- @appghiv.bsky.social event launching their report on the state of HIV VCSE sector.

Juddy Otti #AfricaAdvocacyFdn spoke to the work of Black and women-led organisations who not only support people living with HIV but are driving innovation forward.

Meeting the specific challenges of people with multiple intersecting needs and inequalities is crucial in #GettingToZero. Juddy references the @onevoicenetwork.bsky.social #UnheardVoices report as key to delivering the #HIVOutcomes recommendations.

I’m a doctor specialising in HIV – we should be very afraid of cuts to Aids funding Hospitals will see a surge of people with Aids-related conditions that we should no longer see in this age of effective treatment, warns Dr Rageshri Dhairyawan

I wrote about the devastating impact that international aid cuts will have on the HIV sector globally for @the-independent.com

“We cannot sit back and watch this humanitarian disaster unfold. We must act.”

www.independent.co.uk/voices/labou...

Proud to join #BHIVA2025 as attendees, chairs & presenters from our respective orgs!

Our joint poster with @nationalaidstrust.bsky.social "Unheard Voices: Understanding the Experiences of Black People Living with #HIV in Primary Care" is recognised as one of @bhiva.bsky.social's highly commended!

So proud of #UnheardVoices and the recommendations we offer to stakeholders across the health care spectrum.

There’s no simple solution to fee systemic issues + the other concerns respondents shared with us. We must be ready to work together for our community members living with #HIV!

Our latest #UnheardVoices report dives into the systemic inequalities Black people living with #HIV still face—and what we must do to fix them.

As Prof Kevin Fenton writes, our solution lies in tackling all the interconnected challenges.

🔗 Read the full report: www.onevoicenet.org

Unheard Voices “Black people living with HIV in London experience ongoing stigma and a healthcare system unequipped to support their complex needs which are causing people to fall through the cracks.” Christina Ganotakis One Voice Network Co-Chair National aids trust logo. Securing rights. Stopping H.I.V. One Voice Network logo

“Real change and progress begin when we acknowledge where we can do better. Black African and Caribbean communities know what they need; it’s time for our decision-makers to act”, said @cganotakis.bsky.social, co-chair of @onevoicenetwork.bsky.social

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Black people living with HIV still face barriers in #primarycare, from stigmatising experiences to digital exclusion.

The #UnheardVoices report highlights these issues—and how we can build a more equitable system.

Read the full report: bit.ly/ovn-unheard-...

We were delighted to exhibit One Voice Network and our work at the #BlackHealthInequalitiesSummit last week!

Our poster was also on display, showcasing the findings of our survey exploring barriers in primary care access for Black people living with HIV in London! #UnheardVoices

National HIV Testing Week. OVN member organisations @africadvocacy @nazprojectlondon will be offering HIV testing stations throughout London, making it easier for everyone to get tested and know their status.
Testing is quick, confidential. Let’s support each other, and prioritise our health! 💪🏽❤️

We must lead the conversations about our health outcomes, not only be involved in them.

Our #UnheardVoices literature review explores inequality across four key themes, informing vital actions needed to address health inequities in Black communities living with #HIV in the #UK.

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London’s Black communities—your voice matters! Have your say on HIV prevention in just 10 minutes. Complete the survey for a chance to win vouchers up to £100!

surveymonkey.com/r/LondonHIVPr… 🙌🏾

#HIVPrevention #BlackHealthMatters #DoitLondon