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HIV organisations “delighted” to see the removal of “unjust, homophobic and unscientific” barrier

Graham Robson October 23, 2024

After a delay caused by the General Election and change of Government, National AIDS Trust, the British HIV Association (BHIVA) and the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) are happy to see the removal of the “unjust, homophobic and unscientific” barrier that prevented both people living with HIV who are LGBTQ+, and anyone seeking […]

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DVLA updates its guidance for drivers with HIV to reflect the most up-to-date clinical knowledge

Graham Robson January 19, 2024

The Driver and Vehicle Licencing Agency (DVLA) has updated its guidance on HIV to reflect the most up-to-date clinical knowledge of living with HIV. This follows collaborative work by the DVLA with HIV / sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust and the British HIV Association (BHIVA) to make the guidance far clearer and ensure that […]

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UK Civil Aviation Authority announces landmark changes for pilots and air traffic controllers living with HIV

Graham Robson June 25, 2022

The UK Civil Aviation Authority, with the support of Terrence Higgins Trust, the National AIDS Trust and the British HIV Association, has issued a landmark package of measures for pilots living with HIV to support them flying and continuing with their careers.

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MPs slam “cavalier” detention system

Besi Besemar March 22, 2019

NAT (National AIDS Trust) issue guide to improve detainee HIV care. NAT and HIV clinicians at BHIVA (British HIV Association) have produced new guidance (last published in 2009) that supports staff in Immigration Removal Centres (IRCs) and local HIV services to deliver good care.

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UK moves towards elimination of HIV transmission

Besi Besemar December 3, 2017

NAM, NAT, BHIVA and BASHH issue a joint statement welcoming new data from Public Health England that gives hope that HIV can be conquered.

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