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Saving Lives UK (@savinglivesuk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

People living with HIV have a higher risk of both suicidal thoughts and attempts. Due to stigma, whether it's self-stigma or external stigma, people may experience isolation, loneliness, and depression. Let's work together to stop the stigma. #WorldSuicidePreventionDay2024

People living with HIV have a higher risk of both suicidal thoughts and attempts.

Due to stigma, whether it's self-stigma or external stigma, people may experience isolation, loneliness, and depression. 

Let's work together to stop the stigma.

#WorldSuicidePreventionDay2024
Saving Lives UK (@savinglivesuk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

On this #WorldSuicidePreventionDay2024 you can make a difference with just one simple action: Reach out. If you know or believe someone might be struggling, drop them a message and see how they are doing. Small actions can lead to big changes. You're already holding your phone.

On this #WorldSuicidePreventionDay2024 you can make a difference with just one simple action: Reach out.

If you know or believe someone might be struggling, drop them a message and see how they are doing. Small actions can lead to big changes.

You're already holding your phone.
APPG on HIV, AIDS & Sexual Health (@appg_hiv_aids) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today Baroness Sugg in House of Lords advocated the work of The Global Fund In 2022 they reached 710,000 mothers with care and prevention services that prevents them transmitting HIV to their babies. The UK should remain a global leader in the global fight against HIV & AIDS.

Ben Phillips (@benphillips76) 's Twitter Profile Photo

21 year old HIV activist Nomonde is on her way to the UN Summit of the Future to press world leaders to act now for health and rights for all. Her story is an inspiration. This got me.

@profchloeorkin.bsky.social (@profchloeorkin) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Delighted to see the SHARE Collaborativeโ€™s (SHARE Collaborative) ILANA study winning the @NIHRCRN_nthames award for innovation in reducing inequality. ILANA is an anti-racist, anti-sexist and anti-ageist study of LA CAB+RPV treatment for HIV, delivered in clinic and community.

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NEWS: Twice-yearly #lenacapavir injections are 89% more effective at preventing #HIV acquisition than traditional oral #PrEP using Truvada. The new #PURPOSE2 study focused on cisgender men and gender-diverse people who have sex with men. READ MORE: beyondpositive.org/2024/09/24/lenโ€ฆ

NEWS: Twice-yearly #lenacapavir injections are 89% more effective at preventing #HIV acquisition than traditional oral #PrEP using Truvada.

The new #PURPOSE2 study focused on cisgender men and gender-diverse people who have sex with men.

READ MORE: beyondpositive.org/2024/09/24/lenโ€ฆ
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NEWS: ACT UP London have protested at Gilead Science's central London offices, demanding that long-lasting injectable #lenacapavir, shown to be up to 100% effective at preventing #HIV, be allowed to be produced generically for fair global access. READ MORE: beyondpositive.org/2024/09/24/actโ€ฆ

NEWS: <a href="/ACTUP_LDN/">ACT UP London</a> have protested at Gilead Science's central London offices, demanding that long-lasting injectable #lenacapavir, shown to be up to 100% effective at preventing #HIV, be allowed to be produced generically for fair global access.

READ MORE: beyondpositive.org/2024/09/24/actโ€ฆ
Christina Ganotakis ๐Ÿ‰ (@cganotakis) 's Twitter Profile Photo

New UKHSA data shows late #HIV diagnoses among other communities have decreased yet there was a 40% INCREASE in late diagnoses among people of Black ethnicity in 2023. The numbers donโ€™t lie, we need targeted action for Black communities now. gov.uk/government/staโ€ฆ

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Gilead has signed voluntary licensing agreements with six pharmaceutical companies to manufacture and supply high-quality, low-cost versions of #lenacapavir for 120 lower-income nations. The move could change the global fight against #HIV. beyondpositive.org/2024/10/08/lenโ€ฆ

Saving Lives UK (@savinglivesuk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

As the West Midlands sees record rises in the cases of #Syphillis in men and women Dr Steve Taylor outlines what to look out for & asks โ€œcould that rash on my hands really be a sign of Syphillis? University Hospitals Birmingham Umbrella BASHH savinglivesuk.com/dr-steve-tayloโ€ฆ

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NEWS: Rising #Syphilis cases in the West Midlands a cause for concern and immediate action says the UKHSA and local charity Saving Lives UK Read more: beyondpositive.org/2024/10/24/risโ€ฆ

GMI Partnership (@gmipartnership) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Catch us in SOHO! We are #HIVtesting at #SweatboxSoho today (28th Oct) from 5;30-8;30pm. The HIV test is a simple finger prick test & takes just 15 minutes. We'll also have Do It London condom packs to give away. Westminster City Council #HIVtesting The Love Tank

Catch us in SOHO!              

We are #HIVtesting at #SweatboxSoho today (28th Oct) from 5;30-8;30pm. The HIV test is a simple finger prick test &amp; takes just 15 minutes.         

We'll also have <a href="/doitldn/">Do It London</a> condom packs to give away.

<a href="/CityWestminster/">Westminster City Council</a>
#HIVtesting
<a href="/TheLoveTankCIC/">The Love Tank</a>
Dr Steve Taylor (@docstevetaylor) 's Twitter Profile Photo

NEWS Great NEWS coming out of UK Prime Minister this evening ahead of #WorldAIDSday The UK Government is committing ยฃ27M to extend the Emergency Department #HIV opt out testing program. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ This will definitely Save Lives & help to end HIV transmission by 2030

NEWS 
Great NEWS coming out of <a href="/10DowningStreet/">UK Prime Minister</a> this evening ahead of     #WorldAIDSday The UK Government is committing ยฃ27M to extend the Emergency Department  #HIV opt out testing program. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ This will definitely Save Lives &amp; help to end HIV transmission by 2030
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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 ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ Pressure is now on NICE to follow suit for both England and Wales. MORE: beyondpositive.org/2025/02/11/scoโ€ฆ #HIVTestingWeek #PrEP

Saving Lives UK (@savinglivesuk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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

This #HIVTestingWeek we're asking folk to #GetTested and take control of their health

There's no such thing as a bad #HIV diagnosis
- If negative you can take steps to stay safe (PrEP etc)
- If positive you now know and can start treatment

There's support for you no matter what
Saving Lives UK (@savinglivesuk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

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

PrEP - what is it, and why aren't more women on it?

Our Clinical Nurse Specialist, Niamh, talks about conversations she's had with friends &amp; family - and the barriers we need to overcome to get more women accessing #PrEP.

Read more: savinglivesuk.com/women-and-prep/

#HIVTestingWeek