Document Information
| Key Facts | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | The PaSH Newsletter – Step Up Scheme Launch and Sexual Health Initiatives |
| Date | September 2020 (Vol 3. Quarter 6) |
| Organization | The Passionate about Sexual Health Partnership (PaSH Partnership) |
| Collaborating Organizations | BHA For Equality, George House Trust, LGBT Foundation |
| Focus | HIV prevention, sexual health initiatives, community outreach |
| Target Audience | Healthcare professionals, community organizations, BAME communities |
Step Up Scheme Launch
- New membership scheme launched by HIVE to prevent HIV among high-risk individuals
- Uses digital platform www.sorthiv.org.uk
- Provides benefits including self-sampling HIV and STI tests, condoms, lube, one-to-one interventions, and group workshops
- Promotional presentations delivered to Wigan Spectrum, Sexual health clinicians at The Northern, and Modern Slavery NGO Forum
- Two referrals received at time of publication
Digital Outreach and Education
- Instagram live session with Terrence Higgins Trust on “HIV Testing – why it is important to get tested”
- Session with Dr. Kathryn Gray (immunologist) addressing COVID-19 misinformation in BAME communities
- Instagram live with Terrance Higgins Trust on sexual health and pleasure for black women
- Virtual LGBT History Tour hosted by George House Trust featuring Paul Fairweather
- George House Trust participated in Manchester Pride’s virtual celebrations on United We Stream GM platform
Sexual Health Week Initiatives (September 14-20, 2020)
- Focus on Relationship and Sex Education (RSE) and Inclusion
- Instagram live with Shaz discussing ‘BAME-Reaching Asian Communities’
- “What Women Want” focus group
- Webinar on “Culture, Taboo and Sexual Health” in collaboration with Arbah
- Instagram live session with Sexpression Manchester about “Making Sexual Pleasure Inclusive”
Women’s Sexual Health Focus
- HIV testing coverage rate among women (57%) lower compared to men (79%)
- Around 50% of women diagnosed late with HIV
- Focus groups organized to tailor services to women’s needs
- Professional focus group on September 1st identified need for centralized online information and culturally adapted support services
- “What Women Want” session on September 15th discussed taboos around sexual health and empowering women
Organizational Updates
- Partnership between BHA and CAHN (Caribbean, African Healthcare Network)
- HIVE delivered HIV awareness presentation at CAHN’s quarterly leader’s forum
- George House Trust appointed Darren Knight as new Chief Executive Officer starting September 28, 2020
- Darren Knight brings 14 years of charity experience, previously worked at Bolton CVS, Shelter, and Lesbian & Gay Foundation
Contact Information
- For sexual health information and advice: [email protected]
- Free postal condom and lube packs for Greater Manchester BAME residents: thebha.org.uk/condom-request
- Home self-testing HIV kit: theBHA.org.uk/home-hiv-test
- For support, advice or information: [email protected]
- LGBT Foundation sexual health team: sexualhealth@lgbt.foundation
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