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Free at-home HIV tests with a result in 15 minutes are available England-wide for the very first time this #NationalHIVTestingWeek. Getting a test is easy, free & confidential, and can help end HIV. Deputy Chief Medical Officer Thomas Waite explains 👇

Getting an HIV test is easy, free and confidential, and it can help end HIV. Department of Health and Social Care Deputy Chief Medical Officer Thomas Waite explains the importance of regular testing this #NationalHIVTestingWeek. #HIVtesting #HIVstatus #HIV

You used to wait weeks for the result of an #HIV test. Now, it's 15 minutes and can be done at home. "It’s always better to know your HIV status, whether positive or negative,” says our Head of Health Programmes Taku. #HIVTestingWeek | GAY TIMES gaytimes.co.uk/life/hiv-test-…

It’s #NationalHIVTestingWeek and there’s no better time to get tested. Knowing your HIV status means you can start your free treatment, stay healthy and avoid passing the virus on. Office for Health Improvement and Disparities London Public Health Director Kevin Fenton explains 👇

The advert for 5 new Members of NERVTAG has been extended to noon, Tues 4 April. DHSC is looking for: - Public Health Practitioners - Mathematical Modeller - Animal Health expert - Infection Control expert For more details & how to apply visit: bit.ly/3FxMmPb

People aged 75 or above, or those with a weakened immune system, can now book their #COVID19Vaccine. You can: 🔵 Book online: nhs.uk/conditions/cov… 🔵 Use the NHS App 🔵 Call 119

Team 🇬🇧 ready to Walk the Talk for #HealthForAll with the World Health Organization (WHO) at the start of #WHA76

Vaccines are the best defence against serious infections such as COVID-19 and flu. To find out if you are eligible and to book online go to nhs.uk/wintervaccinat…

Smoking addicts people who then suffer multiple diseases including heart disease, cancers, dementia and stroke. Vapes can help smokers quit, but should never be marketed to children. The consultation on a smokefree generation is open. Please take part. gov.uk/government/con…

Thanks everyone for making our #OneHealth Fair a success. 🌍🐾🌱👥One Health concerns us all - animals, humans & the environment. Hear more about how it went straight from the 🇬🇧 Deputy Chief Medical officer Thomas Waite ⤵️

Opt out testing for HIV and Hepatitis B&C has helped over 3500 people get diagnosed earlier and linked to effective care. Delighted to talk to Attitude Magazine about the next steps for this work. attitude.co.uk/news/hiv-opt-o…

"We are determined to be the generation that ends HIV." This #WorldAIDSDay, we're continuing progress towards eliminating new HIV transmissions in England by 2030. Chief Advisor on HIV Kevin Fenton gives the latest update 🔻

The MMR vaccine is a life saver; two doses gives lasting protection to 99% of people against measles and rubella and 88% against mumps. If your child is due a dose please book in or if you think your child or you have missed a dose, check with your GP. nhs.uk/vaccinations/m…

All health professions are clear that smoking causes multiple harms throughout life including stillbirths, lung disease, heart disease, stroke and dementia. 1 in 4 cancer deaths are caused by smoking. Most smokers regret starting. This Bill, if passed, will save lives.

The Chief Nursing Officers and Senior Midwives of the UK have spoken out in support of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill. Smoking causes 80,000 deaths in the UK each year. If passed, the Bill will prevent thousands of people being disabled or dying prematurely. gov.uk/government/spe…

Watch Public Health Minister Andrew Gwynne MP describe how his grandson developed RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) and ended up in intensive care 🏥 Alder Hey 💙. Stories like Lyle's are the reason why there's a new NHS vaccination to protect against RSV. More: nhs.uk/conditions/res…

We’re introducing the Tobacco and Vapes Bill to protect the public, NHS and economy from the harms of smoking. Our plans include banning smoking outside schools, children’s playgrounds and hospitals. Professor Chris Whitty Professor Chris Whitty explains 👇 gov.uk/government/new…

Flu is rising rapidly in England and spreads easily from person to person. Getting vaccinated now will mean you are well protected against serious infections like COVID, flu and RSV over Christmas and New Year. Check your eligibility and book a flu jab: nhs.uk/nhs-services/p…

**NEW Doctoral Training Programme just launched!!** This exciting programme on Microbial Genomics for Health Protection is joint between IMIBirmingham Uni of Birmingham and UKHSA UK Health Security Agency 9 brilliant projects available!! birmingham.ac.uk/research/centr…