Saving Lives UK

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It's great to see so many people engaging with #HIVTestingWeek across various platforms.

I would ask people to consider what language they use though when discussing the topic.

Here's a little thread of examples...

#LanguageMatters

It’s #HIVTestingWeek in the UK!

Dr Steve Taylor, Lead HIV Consultant in Birmingham, UK explains why knowing your status really matters.

#GetTested. Protect your health.

Free test kit? ✅
Plain packaging? ✅
And you can do it yourself? ✅

Yep, it really is that simple!

National #HIVTestingWeek is a good time to check your #HIV status.

Order your FREE test now at startswithme.org.uk

LGBT+ History Month: Tristan’s reflections Dr Tristan Barber, Chair of the British HIV Association, shares his professional and personal reflections for LGBT+ History Month on the theme of science and innovation.

“As a gay man who came out over 35 years ago, Chair @bhiva.bsky.social & someone living with #HIV, LGBTQ+ History Month reminds people that the story of HIV is deeply intertwined with LGBTQ+ history, resilience & progress.”

🏳️‍🌈 @tristanjbarber.bsky.social shares #LGBTHistoryMonth reflections:

Did you know: #PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a pill which can be taken daily (or on event-basis) to protect yourself against #HIV?

Find out more on PrEP here: www.prepster.info

#GetTested this #HIVTestingWeek and take control of your health.

Get a free home test at: startswithme.org.uk

A person living with #HIV, who is on effective treatment, cannot pass HIV on to their sexual partners.

This is known as undetectable equals untransmittable, or U=U.

The first step is to #GetTested and #KnowYourStatus.

This #HIVTestingWeek grab a free HIV test at startswithme.org.uk

DID YOU KNOW: There are an estimated 5200 people living with #HIV in the UK - that don't realise it? 😳

That means you could be unknowingly passing the virus on, whilst it damages your immune system 🧬

Take a FREE test this #HIVTestingWeek and take control of your health 💪

🔗 www.startswithme.org.uk

I’ve ordered a kit. Easy to do!

Do you know your status? #HIVTestingWeek

This week is National #HIVTestingWeek.

Testing for #HIV is the only way to know your status for sure.

Whatever the result, you'll be in control of your own health and support is available.

Grab your free home HIV testing kit here:
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 freetesting.hiv
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 test.tht.org.uk/scotland/
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 www.shwales.online

Today, the UK government has announced a new £170 million HIV Action Plan for England, a major step toward ending new HIV transmissions by 2030.

At the heart of the plan is opt-out testing, pioneered by the @eltonjohnaidsfoundation.org, helping more people get diagnosed and into care.

Wow! What a great turn-out for an indoors #WorldAIDSDay event at the Birmingham Hippodrome this evening.

Famed choreographer, Jerry Lee, introduces the night’s entertainment and dancing.

@ftcbirmingham.bsky.social

We've got an action packed schedule in Birmingham city centre tonight.

bsky.app/profile/savi...

There's still time to join Team Saving Lives and our friends at the #Birmingham #WorldAIDSDay evening.

Check out the schedule below!

It is an opportunity to remember those who have died and those who continue to be affected.

It is vital that we continue to work together towards eliminating #HIV #stigma.

Organisations like #BHIVA and #BASHH will always support the HIV community in commemorating #WorldAIDSDay.

US will no longer commemorate World Aids Day, reports say State department has told employees and grant recipients to not publicly promote or make event on 1 December

#BHIVA and #BASHH stand in solidarity with all affected by HIV globally on #WorldAIDSDay.

Marking & celebrating World AIDS Day continues to be crucial for raising awareness, promoting unity in the #HIV sector and generating support for collaborative solutions.

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

HIV testing in Midlands A&Es 'quite literally saving lives' Hundreds of otherwise unidentified HIV and hepatitis cases are being diagnosed via A&E blood tests.

Saving Lives are thrilled to read this #WorldAIDSDay that opt-out testing in Emergency Departments will continue to be funded for years to come.

Our Medical Director, @docstevetaylor.bsky.social along with our CEO @danhartland.bsky.social, spoke to BBC News earlier:

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Great to see the upcoming #WorldAIDSDay events in Birmingham being covered by Birmingham Magazine

LINK: birminghammagazine.co.uk/birmingham-a...

Do join us if you're about - everyone welcome!

Birmingham-based artists join forces for World AIDS Day 2025 - Saving Lives Birmingham creatives are joining forces to give voice to people living with HIV this year’s World AIDS Day and they want the wider public to pay attention.

Check out what's happening in #Birmingham this #WorldAIDSDay on December 1st.

A packed programme of performance art, remembrance and celebration: www.savinglivesuk.com/birmingham-w...

Thank you to @bhiva.bsky.social, @nationaltrust.org.uk, @birminghampride.bsky.social and others for their support.

Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility while taking paracetamol for adults NHS medicines information on paracetamol and whether you can take it while pregnant or breastfeeding.

There is *no evidence* that taking paracetamol during conception, pregnancy or breastfeeding causes autism in children.

It is important that pregnant people have access to safe and appropriate pain relief.

For more information see the NHS statement below:

www.nhs.uk/medicines/pa...

WHO statement on autism-related issues Follow @WHO for the latest updates

WHO statement on autism-related issues

The World Health Organization (WHO) emphasizes that there is currently no conclusive scientific evidence confirming a possible link between #autism and use of acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol) during pregnancy

Full statement bit.ly/47YsgwI

Paracetamol is on the World Health Organisation (WHO) list of 'Essential Medications' which "are selected with due regard to disease prevalence and public health relevance, evidence of efficacy and safety and comparative cost-effectiveness."

LINK: iris.who.int/bitstream/ha...

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In "this shouldn't need saying but here we are" news:

Paracetamol, used as directed, remains safe for use during conception, pregnancy & into later life.

There is NO LINK between #paracetamol and #autism.

To state otherwise, so publicly, is both disingenuous and dangerous - to women especially.

Graphic with a pink background. It says "Tell your MP and the Minister for Equalities that trans people need access to services too! Email in 2 minutes here: scottishtrans.org/emailfortransinclusion". Underneath are three drawings of placards, they say "Trans people belong", "Inclusion not Exclusion" and "No segregation! Trans Liberation". The Scottish Trans logo is at the bottom.

Graphic with a pink background. It says "What's happening and what can I do?" "The EHRC proposed updates to their Code of Practice following the Supreme Court judgment - they all focus on how trans people can be excluded from services This would have huge negative impacts on trans people's human rights and daily lives. The consultation on the Code of Practice has now closed, but you can still make a difference. The Minister for Equalities has to approve the Code – so we need everyone who can to email her and their MP to tell them why it won’t work: scottishtrans.org/emailfortransinclusion". The Scottish Trans logo is in the bottom right.

There’s never been a more important time to tell your MP and the UK Minister for Equalities why it’s essential that trans people can still be included in everyday services. Use our tool and get in touch in 2 minutes: www.scottishtrans.org/emailfortran... 🏳️‍⚧️

We developed the study together with 17 amazing community members reflecting experiences from 17 European countries.
The wonderful @angelinanamiba.bsky.social
co-chaired the co-design process and the brilliant
@matthewhodson.bsky.social
was our external scrutineer.

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Our latest study 'ASK US Europe' is live and open to recruitment for people living with HIV in Europe who are on ART!

Please share widely across your networks in Europe and the UK.

bit.ly/4m5ktRm

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5,200 people living with #HIV have not yet been diagnosed. National AIDS Trust and the Behavioural Insights Team have assessed the potential role for financial incentives in increasing HIV testing in the UK, particularly among underserved populations.

Read the full report:

nat.org.uk/publicati...

The realities of living with HIV have changed Dr Tristan Barber and Tom Hayes-Isaacs, an activist living with HIV, discuss how advances in medicine now allow many people living with HIV to lead full and healthy lives.

Check out this new article that @tristanjbarber.bsky.social, and myself, wrote with #ViiVHealthcare for @gaytimes.bsky.social magazine about how life with #HIV has changed - and why it's important to be part of making decisions about your care and treatment. #HIVHasChanged

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A map of the UK with most of the midlands and south covered by an Amber alert, with the north of England covered by a Yellow alert.

Most of England now covered by a Amber Health Alert from the @ukhsa.bsky.social 🚨☀️

Valid until Monday.

Remember to stay in the shade, drink plenty of water, and check on vulnerable older, younger and unwell friends & family.

LINK: ukhsa-dashboard.data.gov.uk/weather-heal...

📢 The BASHH/BHIVA Guidelines on the Use of HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) 2025 have been published

Thank you to @bhiva.bsky.social, the writing group, and all contributors for your expertise and dedication.

Access the guidelines here ➡️ bit.ly/4lMe9Ou

Decorative image: The BHIVA logo.

New BASHH/BHIVA guidelines on the use of #HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis ( #PrEP ) 2025 are out 💊🧬

They include new sections on equity and risk assessment, shifting away from clinical trial-based eligibility criteria. This aims to reduce barriers and expand access.

LINK: bhiva.org/clinical-gui...