Founded in 1995, BHIVA is the leading UK professional association representing professionals in HIV care. Media enquiries: Jo Josh 07306 391875 / pr@bhiva.org Website: www.bhiva.orghttps://bsky.app/profile/bhiva.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/bhiva.bsky.social/post/3mkkl7c7yrs2tExcellent session: #Chemsex Uncovered. - Reminds us that 'sexual pleasure is a natural & meaningful part of what it is to be human' and themselves is not always harmful. - There is often psychosocial intersectionality with chems-related admissions. #BHIVABASHH2628 Apr 2026 12:22 +0000at://did:plc:yhnyryvpruja7qntuzcyfbte/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkl7c7yrs2thttps://bsky.app/profile/bhiva.bsky.social/post/3mkkjtreqj226Who is listening? Charity Saiwala, Peer Support worker for @georgehousetrust.bsky.social in Liverpool, shares how she supports communities and helps support people from different countries and ensure they are heard. @ukcab.bsky.social #BHIVABASHH2628 Apr 2026 11:58 +0000at://did:plc:yhnyryvpruja7qntuzcyfbte/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkjtreqj226https://bsky.app/profile/bhiva.bsky.social/post/3mkkiv37o222bGatekeeping, accessibility and silencing in healthcare Bothwell Chikomba leads this important session from @ukcab.bsky.social. Are we really listening? Let’s understand the challenges to those who are seen as invisible. #BHIVABASHH2628 Apr 2026 11:41 +0000at://did:plc:yhnyryvpruja7qntuzcyfbte/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkiv37o222bhttps://bsky.app/profile/bhiva.bsky.social/post/3mkkiixfovk2b#BHIVABASHH26 the journey in history of sexual health from a queer perspective. An enlightening journey through time and culture, influenced and highlighting the importance of community engagement and involvement.28 Apr 2026 11:34 +0000at://did:plc:yhnyryvpruja7qntuzcyfbte/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkiixfovk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/bhiva.bsky.social/post/3mkkguro2fk2d@henrydevries.bsky.social from University of Amsterdam & Sexual Health presents a really enlightening insight into sexual health from queer perspectives. #BHIVABASHH2628 Apr 2026 11:05 +0000at://did:plc:yhnyryvpruja7qntuzcyfbte/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkguro2fk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/bhiva.bsky.social/post/3mkkdg2t2dc2fBrilliant presentation on how motivational interviewing reframes partner notification from “telling” to supporting behaviour change! When it’s collaborative and patient led, you get more trust, less stigma & better engagement - especially in groups facing structural barriers. #BHIVABASHH2628 Apr 2026 10:03 +0000at://did:plc:yhnyryvpruja7qntuzcyfbte/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkdg2t2dc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/bhiva.bsky.social/post/3mkkcyuftkc2fGreat presentation on pregnant patient living with #HIV who wanted a home birth. Place of birth in HIV isn’t just clinical - it’s shaped by trust, autonomy, past experiences & access. Guidelines favour hospital birth, but real world care needs MDT planning & listening to patients. #BHIVABASHH2628 Apr 2026 09:56 +0000at://did:plc:yhnyryvpruja7qntuzcyfbte/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkcyuftkc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/bhiva.bsky.social/post/3mkkcoxqf222fIt's day 2 of the joint @bhiva.bsky.social and @bashhuk.bsky.social conference. Today's programme includes presentations on sustainability, accessibility, chem sex and trans healthcare. Join us online by following and sharing your thoughts using the hashtag #BHIVABASHH2628 Apr 2026 09:50 +0000at://did:plc:yhnyryvpruja7qntuzcyfbte/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkkcoxqf222fhttps://bsky.app/profile/bhiva.bsky.social/post/3mkig4rv2522mVictoria Pilkington estimates the potential impact of opt-out #HIV testing in Primary Care if this were integrated into the NHS Health Checks programme. This has the potential to identify more people outside of ED opt-out testing, and may be more cost effective! #BHIVABASHH2627 Apr 2026 15:46 +0000at://did:plc:yhnyryvpruja7qntuzcyfbte/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkig4rv2522mhttps://bsky.app/profile/bhiva.bsky.social/post/3mkifomhmes2yDipti & Jess from @londonftci.bsky.social share outcomes of an opt-out BBV testing programme in Primary Care in Croydon With proper staff training, meaningful information dissemination & creation of clear, safe pathways they demonstrate how success can be achieved with this strategy #BHIVABASHH2627 Apr 2026 15:38 +0000at://did:plc:yhnyryvpruja7qntuzcyfbte/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkifomhmes2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/bhiva.bsky.social/post/3mkieumon7k2yStephanie Katier describes the #PrEP service gaps which exist as a barrier to achieving global #HIV elimination targets, and how utilisation of pharmacists may help bridge this. #BHIVABASHH2627 Apr 2026 15:24 +0000at://did:plc:yhnyryvpruja7qntuzcyfbte/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkieumon7k2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/bhiva.bsky.social/post/3mkidlpnd7c2uIs it time that we review the #HIV prevalence banding that guides local testing recommendations? Tamara Djuretic from @ukhsa.bsky.social proposes these key considerations.. #BHIVABASHH2627 Apr 2026 15:01 +0000at://did:plc:yhnyryvpruja7qntuzcyfbte/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkidlpnd7c2u