Liverpool SH Newsletter January – March 2025

National HIV Testing Week 2025

• Participation: BHA Liverpool increased testing opportunities and contributed to the ‘I TEST’ campaign.
• Campaign: Promoted regular testing, particularly among minoritised ethnic backgrounds.
• Importance: Testing is crucial for ending new HIV transmissions by 2030.

HIV Testing Services

• Locations: Bookable appointments at Kuumba Imani Millennium Centre.
• Services: HIV tests, full-screen STI tests, sexual health guidance and support.

International Women’s Day 2025

• Date: Saturday, 8th March.
• Focus: Women’s sexual health as part of female empowerment.
• Services: Testing, support, resources, expert referrals.

Gilead Project

• Funding: Conducted a community research study throughout 2024.
• Findings: Gaps in knowledge, low uptake of services, influenced by socioeconomic disadvantages, stigma, language barriers.
• Recommendations: Improve HIV education, information, and service accessibility within ethnic communities.

Full-Screen STI Tests

• New Offering: Test for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and Syphilis.
• Procedure: Samples collected by clinician or self-collected, sent to lab for testing.

Women’s Rights Campaign

• Focus: Women’s sexual health and human rights.
• Social Media Campaign: Posts on aspects of female sexual health and related human rights.

Upcoming Events

• Community International Women’s Day Event: Friday, 25th April, hosted by Savera UK.
• Women’s Sexual + Wellbeing Event: Wednesday, 23rd April, hosted by Savera UK.

Click + Collect Services

• HIV Tests: Available for collection from Kuumba Imani Millennium Centre.
• Condoms: Free packs of 40 condoms + 10 lubes available for collection.

External Links:

• BHA Liverpool Socials
• Order Condoms
• HIV Testing Information
• Condom Collection Information