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Meet the 6 inspirational Bristolians saying NO to HIV-related stigma

Meet the 6 inspirational Bristolians saying NO to HIV-related stigma

This World AIDS Day, HIV organisation Brigstowe is running a citywide campaign to raise awareness of HIV-related stigma.

Thousands of people tested for HIV, hep B and hep C at Bristol’s emergency departments

Thousands of people tested for HIV, hep B and hep C at Bristol’s emergency departments

Thousands of people who have attended emergency departments in Bristol have been tested for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C…

World AIDS Day 2024 events announced

World AIDS Day 2024 events announced

World AIDS Day is on 1 December 2024. Since 1988, communities have stood together to show strength and solidarity against…

Community-led HIV programme Common Ambition Bristol wins national award

Community-led HIV programme Common Ambition Bristol wins national award

Pioneering local HIV programme Common Ambition Bristol has won the Commissioning for Patient Experience award at the 2024 Patient Experience…

Bristol research centre stage at HIV Prevention England conference

Bristol research centre stage at HIV Prevention England conference

Bristol HIV research was strongly represented at this year’s HIV Prevention England conference, 6 September.

Public finds vending machines dispensing HIV and STI self-test kits acceptable

Public finds vending machines dispensing HIV and STI self-test kits acceptable

Vending machines dispensing test kits for HIV and (STIs are acceptable to the public and staff at venues where they…

Community pharmacies could dispense pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV

Community pharmacies could dispense pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV

Community pharmacies could become crucial providers of PrEP, a medication that HIV-negative people can take before and after sex to…

Common Ambition Bristol shortlisted for a Bristol Social Impact Award

Common Ambition Bristol shortlisted for a Bristol Social Impact Award

Common Ambition Bristol, a co-produced programme to increase HIV testing rates and reduce stigma, has been shortlisted for an award.

New opt-out HIV programme coming to Bristol’s emergency departments

New opt-out HIV programme coming to Bristol’s emergency departments

To support efforts to reduce rates of new HIV infections in the region, opt-out HIV testing will be introduced to…

National HIV Testing Week in Bristol

National HIV Testing Week in Bristol

It is National HIV Testing Week: HIV Prevention England’s flagship annual event used to promote regular HIV testing among England’s…