Session now focusing on online remote testing services - including research and the experiences of the four UK nations. #BASHH2022

Darren Cousins sharing a story from Cardiff & Vale NHS UHB - they're optmistic about the journey ahead & can draw on the London experience where appropriate. Also, important reflection on name change from 'Frisky Wales' to 'Sexual Health Wales' - words really do matter!

An excellent example of involving a diverse range of groups to inform service design and programmes. BASHH #BASHH2022 ASSIST study Jo Gibbs

Partner notification from Northern Ireland - the data was presented at #BASHH2022 earlier in the week.

Northern Ireland plans for remote testing include a permanent service, online contraception, a dPN and a wider roll out.

Online testing talks highlight weaknesses in commissioning new STI testing pathways across all devolved nations compared to the >1.2 million postal tests already returned in SHL’s London service.

…Rona MacDonald bringing out many positives designing a once-for-Scotland model but key decisions needed on labs, logistics and funding additional currently unmet need. John White’s N Ireland data shows OPSS pulls in people not attending clinics.

Thank you for joining us! Great discussion re. key considerations in sexual health care delivery & digital innovations. We’re left wanting to know more & prepared a quick summary of a few take-homes/learnings from the sessions BASHH #BASHH2022 RT & share yours too

Thank you Jon White @cousins_darren ClaireDewsnap(She/her) Jo Gibbs claudia estcourt Fiona Burns Sara Day & Rona MacDonald for your presentations. ASSIST study Natsal Study

Here's our second ASSIST newsletter: bit.ly/3ROmKBR

ASSIST is looking into the impact of OPSS on health inequalities, access to care and clinical outcomes. We're very excited to publish our new paper on how and why we're doing this bmjopen.bmj.com/content/12/12/…

*NEW* CROSS-STUDY COMMUNITY ADVISORY PANEL Involving patients and members of the public in our research has been SO enjoyable & impactful - we want to do more of it next year, with an exciting twist!

Here's an update from us with warm wishes for 2023: bit.ly/3WYKiX6

Join us TODAY in the Hall at 12:30 to talk about online STI testing in Britain - who is accessing these services? #BASHH2023 Natsal Study ASSIST study

Well done Nuria! What an excellent presentation at #BASHH2023👏on your analysis for ASSIST and Natsal Study. We're looking forward to the paper!

Our final #HSRUK23 spotlight blog is by @Tommer_Spence: Online Postal Self-Sampling: a game changer for #sexualhealth? buff.ly/3JAYeSz Tommer will present in the #SelfCare research theme on: 📅 Thurs 6 July 🕑 9am 💻 buff.ly/3NsIkuF #OPSS #HIV #testing

Here's the latest on our conference presentations and student dissertations: bit.ly/3EVshSa

Presenting our analysis of UK Health Security Agency surveillance data at IUSTI Europe in Malta - from our collaborative work with SEQUENCE Digital Research Programme

Looking forward to the BHIVA conference! Jo Gibbs will be presenting our findings from the HIV online testing cascade on Monday. Do join us!

Here's our latest news: bit.ly/3y1ThiB