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LGANews@LGANews11 Sep 2024
Latest figures show sexual health services continue to face rising demand pressures @DJAFothergill tells @bmj_latest we need 10-year strategy to tackle infection rates and ensure services are properly funded and resourced in the long term @ADPHUK bmj.com/content/386/bmj.q198…

Sexual health: Public health leaders call for 10 year strategy to tackle soaring STI rates

Public health leaders have called on the government to take “bold” action and commit to a 10 year sexual and reproductive health plan for England amid “dramatic increases” in syphilis, gonorrhoea,...

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[1/2] Our new report, written together with @EHSHCG & @LGAcomms calls on the #Gvt for a new 10yr sexual & reproductive health strategy to tackle increasing demand for services. local.gov.uk/publications/bl…

A blueprint for the future: Sexual and reproductive health and HIV services in England

Good sexual health enables healthy relationships, planned pregnancies and prevention of disease. We are calling on the Government to work with local government to commit and deliver, a sustainable,...

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Fantastic day at @uhbtrust #emergencyDepartment as #OptOut #HIV and #Hepatitis testing goes live . Everyone having blood taken in the ED department will now have additional blood samples taken for these viruses. Without a doubt this will save so many lives
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🚨 We're hosting two webinars next month! Book on now 👇 1⃣ Revisiting the Tobacco and Vapes Bill 📅 5 Sept, 9.30-11am lgaevents.local.gov.uk/lga/f… 2⃣ A blueprint for the future: sexual, reproductive health and HIV services in England 📅 10 Sept, 10-11:15am lgaevents.local.gov.uk/lga/f…
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It's almost 30 years since over 8,000 innocent people were murdered because of their ethnicity and religion. We must never forget the victims of the 1995 genocide and must always speak out against hatred, intolerance and division. #RememberSrebrenica
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@BhamCityCouncil11 Jul 2024
Today is Srebrenica Memorial Day and tonight, as a sign of support, the Library of Birmingham will be lit green and white. For more information about #RememberingSrebrenica visit orlo.uk/tv2Q3 #BhamRemembers Photo credit: Tom Ranahan
Image of Library of Birmingham lit green and white at night Photo courtesy of Tom Ranahan

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📣 We are very excited to announce that Ep 1 of our new video podcast, made in collaboration with @ExecLocalGov, will drop this coming Thursday and feature Dr Justin Varney, Director of #PublicHealth @bhamcitycouncil ⬇
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🗓️ It’s Day 4 of #LearningDisabilityWeek Our Learning Disability Deep Dive supports a system-wide rollout of the Oliver McGowan training to raise awareness and understanding. Read more in our report. birmingham.gov.uk/downloads/… #LDWeek #DoYouSeeMe #OliversCampaign @changegrowlive
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"Over the last decade, the Public Health Grant, which pays for sexual health services, has been cut by over 1/4. At the same time, demand for sexual health services is at an all time high, and rates of STIs increasing." @AliceWiseman11 ADPH Vice President dailymail.co.uk/health/artic…

Teens and pensioners fuel surge in STIs with 22% spike in syphilis

The latest UKHSA data shows an overall rise in sexually transmitted infections (STIs), with 401,800 new diagnoses made in England last year.

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Testing positive for a STI isn't the end of the world. We can help you, but only if you return your #STI self-sampling kit. Remember: if you have contracted an STI, treatment is #free umbrellahealth.co.uk/kits-x @BhamCityCouncil @SolihullCouncil @healthybrum
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🆕 A major new study, funded by us, has shown that the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine is continuing to cut cases of cervical cancer across England, including in the most deprived groups. @QMUL

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We support the call for a national cross-sector strategy to⬇️the numbers of sexually transmitted infections. 👀Read ADPH President @felly500’s latest blog on the threat to progress in SRH➡️ bit.ly/presblog424 @EHSHCG @LGAWellbeing

Innovation and progress under threat - ADPH

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LGA Wellbeing@LGAWellbeing8 May 2024
Yesterday we gave evidence to the @APPG_HIV_AIDS where we talked about commissioning challenges and successes across sexual health services. We referenced our 2022 'Breaking Point' report and talked about the need for a new 10 year SH strategy for England local.gov.uk/publications/br…

Breaking point: Securing the future of sexual health services

This report comes at a time when commissioners and providers of sexual health services have been making repeated calls to the government to address the long-term funding and capacity challenges...

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Pleased to present at the @EHSHCG annual conference this morning. A great opportunity to highlight our call for a 10 year sexual and reproductive health strategy and to ensure that we put the needs of service users at the heart. #decadeSRH
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We will be conducting an inquiry in to the state of HIV & Sexual Health services in the UK. The deadline for submissions is 24th May 2024 bit.ly/3vDYaOd Please email mark.lewis@parliament with your submissions. @FloEshalomi @LizBarkerLords @DavidMundellDCT @BrineMP
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It's #WorldTBDay2024 - the theme is #YesWeCanEndTB! @UKHSA is working with #PublicHealth partners across the #WestMidlands + the country to help reduce #Tuberculosis and finally eradicate #TB Find out more in our #TBActionPlan for England online bit.ly/TBActionPlanForEnglan…
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To mark #WorldTBDay, on Tuesday 26th March, Birmingham's TB nurses will be at @LibraryofBham offering information and advice on #TB, come along and say hi if you're in the area.
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Birmingham Public Health have partnered with Ashiana Community Project to support Pakistani women in Birmingham. This new project will focus on a holistic approach to improving women’s reproductive health. To learn more watch the video below ⬇️ Contact [email protected] 📧
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Hep B is an infection of the liver. It’s very infectious (100 x more infectious than HIV) very easily transmitted through unprotected sex or by sharing needles to inject drugs. To find out more: umbrellahealth.co.uk/types-o…. #NHIVTW24 @BhamCityCouncil @SolihullCouncil @healthybrum
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It’s National HIV Testing Week. HIV testing is free, quick and easy. Anyone diagnosed with HIV in the UK can access free treatment and support. Order your FREE HIV test kit umbrellahealth.co.uk/self-sa… #ITest #HIVTestingWeek @UmbrellaHealth
Text: National HIV Testing Week 5-11 Feb 2024

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Stop HIV stigma. If you have questions about #HIV talk to Umbrella - it's free and confidential. #NHIVTW24 umbrellahealth.co.uk/self-sa… @BhamCityCouncil @SolihullCouncil @healthybrum
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Explore 175 years of history with our report on public health in Birmingham! Chronicling our city’s dedication to community wellbeing since 1847. Let’s learn from the past and shape a healthier future together! Available in local libraries and online: birmingham.gov.uk/info/50267…
Cover page for the Birmingham City Council report: "175 years of Public Health in Birmingham"

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