| Title | July–September 2025 Liverpool Newsletter |
|---|---|
| Author/Publisher | BHA for Equality – Liverpool |
| Date Published | September 2025 |
| Audience | Liverpool communities, especially minoritised groups |
| Main Topics | Sexual Health Week, STI Testing, Cancer Awareness, PrEP, Community Engagement |
| Location Focus | Liverpool, UK |
| Website | thebha.org.uk |
| Key Campaign Theme | “Chronically Online” (Sexual Health Week 2025) |
🧠 Sexual Health Week 2025: “Chronically Online”
- Focused on the impact of AI and digital life on sexual health.
- 11 videos shared covering deepfakes, online dating, AI-generated advice, and misinformation.
- Collaboration with BHA Greater Manchester for a joint video campaign.
- Flyers distributed in the community and local businesses.
- Testing and outreach held at St Bride’s Church in partnership with British Red Cross.
🧪 HIV/STI Testing & Condom Access
- Drop-In Testing: Every Monday, 2–4pm at Toxteth Town Hall Community Resource Centre.
- Click + Collect Service: Condoms and STI tests available at Kuumba Imani Millennium Centre.
- Free HIV Testing: Available at Kuumba Imani Centre.
- Free Condom & Lube Delivery: Discreet home delivery service offered.
🧬 Cancer Alliance Project
- Partnership with Alive Believers Community Centre.
- Delivered breast and prostate cancer awareness sessions.
- Aimed to dispel myths and encourage timely healthcare access.
👨 Men’s Sexual Health Session
- Held at the Pakistani Centre in partnership with Savera UK.
- Discussed barriers to men seeking sexual health care.
- Emphasized early detection and regular testing for STIs and HIV.
🏫 Student Engagement
- Participated in Freshers’ Week at True Student Accommodation.
- Took services directly to student residences for better accessibility.
- Focused on reaching minoritised ethnic student populations.
👥 Community Team Introductions
- Demice: New Community Development and Engagement Worker, passionate about mental health and community support.
- Drahoslava: Returned to BHA Liverpool, focused on LGBTQ+ migrant education and reducing stigma.
🔜 Upcoming Events & Projects
- EJAF Project: Workshops on PrEP, HIV, and stigma for women from minoritised ethnic communities.
- Liverpool Testing Week: 24–28 November – increased community testing.
- World AIDS Day 2025: 1 December – events including one at Liverpool Lime Street Station.
🔗 External Links
- BHA for Equality Website
- Order Condoms – Click & Collect (Note: GM link may redirect to regional services)
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