Saving Lives UK
Saving Lives is a UK charity that’s all about busting stigma and making HIV and Sexual Health testing more accessible. 💪 ❤️
#GetTested #TreatmentWorks #PrEPWorks #UequalsU #ZeroStigma
Find out more at: www.savinglivesuk.com
- Reposted by Saving Lives UKToday, 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
- There's still time to join Team Saving Lives and our friends at the #Birmingham #WorldAIDSDay evening. Check out the schedule below!
- 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.
- Reposted by Saving Lives UKIt 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.
- Reposted by Saving Lives UK#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...
- 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!
- 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.
- Reposted by Saving Lives UKThere 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...
- Reposted by Saving Lives UKWHO 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
- 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.
- 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...
- Reposted by Saving Lives UKThere’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... 🏳️⚧️
- Reposted by Saving Lives UKWe 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. /2
- Reposted by Saving Lives UKOur 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 /1
- Reposted by Saving Lives UK5,200 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...
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- 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...
- Reposted by Saving Lives UK📢 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
- Reposted by Saving Lives UKNew 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...
- Today is going to be a scorcher of a #heatwave in parts of the UK To stay safe remember to: - Seek shade - Dress lightly - Drink plenty of water - Wear SPF if you go out To keep your house cool, it may seem counterintuitive but, keep windows, curtains and blinds shut - keep the heat out.
- We're excited to welcome our friend @angelinanamiba.bsky.social and @4mproject.bsky.social to BlueSky. Angelina is a tireless, prosecco powered, fashion icon, HIV activist, advocate and ally. The 4M Project exists to support women living with HIV during pregnancy and parenting through empowerment.
- To coincide with the display of the #UKAIDSQuilt at the Tate Modern this weekend, the BBC will be airing a piece on the ‘Cover Up Quilts’ project. The feature will be shown today during the #MorningLive show on BBC One which runs from 0930 to 1045. @bhiva.bsky.social @nat.org.uk #HIVsky
- For those wanting to see the #UKAIDSQuilt in person this weekend, here are the details: www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/tat...
- #TeamSavingLives are always here for our LGBTQIA+ staff & clients. Pride means different things to everyone. For some it’s a celebration, for others it’s a protest. Equal rights are not guaranteed. We need to continue to fight for everyone to be treated with respect and dignity. #PrideMonth
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- England is to be the first country in the world to roll out the #gonorrhoea vaccine as rates of the bacterial sexually transmitted infection soar. Find out more and read Dr Naomi Sutton's thoughts on the impact the #vaccine could have. #GUMsky #STIsky #SexualHealthSky #HIVSky #VaccineSky #IDSky
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- James Cole, of @nat.org.uk, talks about the recommendations set out in the #HIVOutcomes report.
- Angelina Namiba talking about the essential impact of Peer Support and Volunteering in her #HIV journey. “I will never forget what my friend did for me - they enabled me to come to terms with my diagnosis”. @nat.org.uk #HIVOutcomes
- We’re at the Houses Of Parliament today for the @nat.org.uk #HIVOutcomes report launch. Voluntary & charitable organisations are the backbone of HIV support, education & outreach in 2025. The current level of funding for their vital support is unacceptable and unsustainable @appghiv.bsky.social
- Reposted by Saving Lives UKI’m both looking forward to, and dreading, attending the #HIVOutcomes event in parliament today. The voluntary sector already does so much heavy lifting when it comes to #HIV support, awareness and education - and we’re expected to do even more with less (or even nothing). It’s not sustainable.
- Today is #IDAHOBIT @may17org.bsky.social. The international day against homophobia, biphobia, interphobia and transphobia. As seen in the UK LGBTQIA rights aren’t guaranteed and can regress. May 17th is a day to stand forward and pledge your support with LGBTQIA people everywhere. #LoveIsLove
- Reposted by Saving Lives UKCongratulations, and welcome, to @wetpaint63.bsky.social on his appointment to the Chair of the Board of Trustees over at @nat.org.uk. His expertise on HIV, discrimination and the law will be a huge asset to the leadership of not just NAT but the sector as a whole.
- Professor Matthew Weait @wetpaint63.bsky.social will become Chair of the Board of Trustees of National AIDS Trust on 1 July. He is an internationally recognised expert on the connections between the law, public health and #HIV human rights. nat.org.uk/news/matt...
- Reposted by Saving Lives UKEveryone at BHIVA would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to @drjand.bsky.social for her incredible work, leadership and dedication to the HIV sector.
- Prof. Weait will take over from @drjand.bsky.social, who steps down after 9 years. “I am delighted to now ‘pass the torch’ to Matthew, who has all the skills and commitment needed to steer NAT as it continues the fight for #HIV rights for everyone in the UK.” nat.org.uk/news/matt...
- Reposted by Saving Lives UKAre you living with #HIV & aged over 50 in the UK or a carer for someone who is? What are your health and care concerns about HIV and ageing? Please help to create a "bank" of research questions to improve the health and care of older adults with HIV app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/socs/have-...
- Join together and show your support for the trans community this evening in Birmingham. Meet by the HIV & AIDS memorial outside the Hippodrome at 6pm. Team Saving Lives stands with trans people - now and always. #TransMenAreMen #TransWomenAreWomen #TransRightsNow
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- Reposted by Saving Lives UKBHIVA are super proud to have been able to fund, and display, the Saving Lives & Birmingham Memorial Project 'Cover-up' quilts through the Laura Waters Community Fund. The quilts tell the stories of people living with #HIV today. #BHIVA25 @savinglives.bsky.social
- Reposted by Saving Lives UKSuper proud to see my 'Cover-Up Quilt' on display at the @bhiva.bsky.social #BHIVA25 conference in Brighton. The quilt symbolises the start of mine and @jimmyavenger.me's relationship when we kissed at the UK AIDS Quilt showing at St Paul's Cathedral in 2016. ♥️ #HIVsky #IDsky #GUMsky
- The Birmingham AIDS & HIV Memorial Legacy Project 'Cover Up Quilts' are on display at #BHIVA25. Come & meet the Project Lead, Garry Jones and see several quilts made by people living with #HIV. This project was part funded by the @bhiva.bsky.social @drlaurajwaters.bsky.social community fund.
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- Twice-yearly injections to reduce risk of #HIV transmission are being offered to women in parts of England as part of a new study. "These injectable PrEP technologies have the potential to transform HIV prevention efforts in the UK and the wider world" - @docstevetaylor.bsky.social #HIVsky #IDsky
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- Reposted by Saving Lives UKSaving Lives has always been the little charity that could and would. Since day one we’ve made sure that our services are tailored to the individual and their personal circumstances. We’ve always fought for equality & inclusion - and that’s not stopping anytime soon. We are stronger together. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
- Team Saving Lives was disappointed to hear UK Supreme Court’s ruling today on the legal definition of a woman. We believe, and always have, that people flourish when they’re allowed to be their true authentic selves - inside and out… 1/3
- Today’s news, whilst disappointing, is not the end. Trans people are still protected by the 2010 Equality Act, and we will continue to stand alongside our trans friends, colleagues and service users through whatever comes next… 2/3
- We believe that #TransMenAreMen, #TransWomenAreWomen, and that trans healthcare is just that - healthcare. Our mission has not changed. We are with you. Stronger together. 🏳️⚧️ 🏳️🌈 3/3
- Reposted by Saving Lives UKToday is #TransDayOfVisibility and now, more than ever, our trans siblings need us to stand with them. They’re here, they’ve always been here, and they’re not going anywhere - no matter what politicians or lazy authors might think. #LGBwithTheT 🏳️🌈 🏳️⚧️
- Team Saving Lives would like to extend our condolences support to everyone affected by the earthquake and aftermath in Thailand and Myanmar. We hope that regional and international aid, both governmental, and non-governmental, will be be mobilised swiftly.
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- SPEAR - a new study by UCL, CNWL NHS and @thelovetankcic.bsky.social is investigating the impact of #DoxyPEP (use of Doxycycline to prevent STIs after sex) on the gut microbiome 💊🔬 Participants can now apply - with incentives available. More here: www.beyondpositive.org/2025/03/27/d...
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- NEWS: #Birmingham expands opt-out #HIV & #Hepatitis testing to all emergency departments. The scheme, aiming to get the UK to zero new HIV diagnoses by 2030, is part of the @ftcbirmingham.bsky.social initiative. Similar schemes across the UK have already found over 7,300 new cases. More here...
- 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
- The huge impact of US funding cuts are clear at #CROI2025 conference - with every session reporting crisis. Poster spots left empty as registrants unable to attend. Increased #HIV mortality predicted. #BHIVA & UK protestors demonstrating in Yerba Buena Gardens, San Francisco. #SaveOurSciences
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- As we sign off for the today, this #ValentinesDay remember that: #LoveIsLove in all its shapes, sizes and colours and that #ConsentIsSexy. Whether you’re spending the night loving the one you’re with, or loving yourself, have a great Friday evening. #HIVTestingWeek
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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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- Reposted by Saving Lives UKGroping, kissing, grabbing or touching without consent is not OK. It’s sexual assault. Even if it’s in a bar, club or sex venue. Respect consent. Respect boundaries. For help, advice and support, visit www.lgbthero.org.uk/sa
- 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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- Reposted by Saving Lives UKNEWS: 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
- 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
- #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
- Reposted by Saving Lives UKJust 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
- 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...
- Reposted by Saving Lives UKNEWS: 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...
- 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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- Reposted by Saving Lives UKHello @bsky.app! 👋 Follow us for the latest cutting-edge research on HIV prevention, treatment, and breakthroughs! Stay informed with evidence-based insights from top experts. 🥼🧪🔬 #HIVResearch #Science
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- It's been great to attend #FastTrack2025 in Bristol today along with our partner Positive Peers Birmingham. It's clear that we've got a lot of work to do in Birmingham, and the wider West Midlands, to catch up with the likes of @fasttrackcymru.bsky.social! Thanks for everyone who spoke with us.
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