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What does HIV mean to you?

What does HIV / AIDS mean to you ?  Its not necessarily something you have thought about, certainly not regularly, however during December 2009 we asked residents in Brighton & Hove exactly that question. 

We have produced a resource which captures the responses given by members of the community during our World AIDS Day Campaign.  In our campaign we aimed to dispel myths and misunderstandings about HIV, promote safer sex and testing and challenge the stigma surrounding HIV. 

See the responses and full resource here 

World HIV/AIDS Day is December 1st each year. 

If you are interested in receiving a hard copy of the resource or if you have any comments about the resource please contact Liz.Dean@southdowns.nhs.uk  

 

 

 

STIs on the increase - and Brighton & Hove is in the top 10 of hotspots in the UK

Sexually transmitted infections near 0.5million a year in UK

(August 25th 2010)

There were almost half a million new cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the UK last year, figures show.

Ru-ok? Launches New Website

Ru-ok – the young person’s substance misuse service 

Ru-ok is the substance misuse service for young people under 18 in Brighton and Hove. It sits within the Children and Young People’s Trust, a partnership between Brighton and Hove City Council and Brighton and Hove City NHS, and is staffed by a team of youth, health and social care professionals. The service has a remit to support young people (and their families) where there are complex concerns around a young person’s use of drugs, alcohol or legal highs.

Launch of CASH (Contraception & Sexual Health) Services at Morley Street

New services designed to reduce unplanned pregnancy among young people and improve their sexual health have been launched.


Morley Street Contraception and Sexual Health Service, which offers drop-in clinics and booked appointments, is the first service of its kind in the area open six days a week. Drop in times: Mon-Fri 2pm -7pm. Sat 10am-12.30pm (for under 19's only). For appointments or enquiries telephone 01273 242091.

M*A*S*H Training for Primary Care workers in Brighton & Hove launched

At the successful sexual health and primary care conference yesterday (24th March 2010) the new training programme for GPs, nurses and practice staff was launched.

 M*A*S*H (More about sexual health) is a new taskforce partnership for the city of Brighton & Hove to support the sexual health work in primary care.  - This includes ensuring the service provided is one that is non-judgemental, supportive and informative. Have a look at the MASH menu attached for more information.  We provide tailored packages of training for individual practices - covering a wide range of issues including HIV testing, STI testing, Chlamydia screening, condom promotion, behaviour change and health promotion.

 This does not replace the ongoing Health Promotion Training courses, more info at www.healthpromotiontraining.net

For information on training contact me, Liz Dean  - liz.dean@southdowns.nhs.uk

New campaign focuses on abuse in teenage relationships

New campaign focuses on abuse in teenage relationships

12 February 2010

The Home Office has launched a new advertising campaign to challenge teenagers’ attitudes to violence and abuse in relationships.

The adverts send a strong message to 13- to 18-year-olds, challenging them to stop abusive behaviour, to seek help, as well as highlighting the signs and consequences of abuse.

The campaign includes television, radio and print adverts, as well as a website detailing sources of help. There will also be posters, leaflets for healthcare professionals and educational packs for schools.

TV adverts

The TV adverts asks teenagers ‘If you could see yourself would you see abuse?’

Chlamydia screening now on Facebook and Twitter - spread the word!

Chlamydia Screening for Brighton & Hove now has its own page on social networking sites Facebook, and Twitter with a page on Bebo coming soon!   

Join the groups and come and chat: 

·        www.facebook.com – search for ‘give me the test’.

Tune up for Chlamydia !

‘Tune Up’ is our exciting new social marketing campaign to encourage more Chlamydia testing among 16-24yr olds in Brighton & Hove*.

 

The campaign asks young people to get Tuned Up by first taking a Chlamydia test to check their sexual health, and then by downloading 3 free tracks from HMV using an e-voucher that is supplied once the Chlamydia test is complete.  In addition, if a young person refers 5 friends to the Chlamydia Screening service using their unique number, they will then receive an e-voucher to the value of £6.99!

 

Test requests can be made by:

What do young people in Brighton & Hove say about the C-Card Scheme?

A report has been released showing that the majority of young people in Brighton & Hove think the C-Card Scheme is great.

 The results show that:

101 ways to show someone you love them other than having sex

New flyer with 101 ideas on how to show someone you love them (or fancy them) other than having sex!

ALL 101 ideas are from young people in Brighton & Hove. 

 See the flyer here, .....what are your ideas?

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