London Sexual Health Programme

What London’s 2023 Abortion Data Really Tells Us - by Dr Janet Barter — London Sexual Health Programme (LSHP) The 2023 abortion statistics paint a clear picture of reproductive health in London and I am struck by both the scale of need and the stark inequalities behind the numbers. London recorded 51,810 abo...

📊 London’s 2023 abortion data is out, and Dr Janet Barter’s latest blog looks beyond the headlines to what the figures really tell us.

Read more 👇
www.londonsexualhealth.org/news/2026/1/...

#SexualHealth #ReproductiveHealth #PublicHealth #HealthInequalities

World Aids Day: More HIV testing can help end new cases in England by 2030, says Streeting Home testing, with kits ordered on the NHS app and testing at A&Es are part of a £170m scheme aimed at those yet to be diagnosed. The testing will be focused on areas with the highest rates, including...

On World AIDS Day, we honour those we’ve lost and recommit to ending new HIV transmissions.

We’re making progress on our mission to reach zero new diagnoses by 2030, but there’s more to do.

Test often, treat early, fight stigma, invest in prevention.
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#WorldAIDSDay #HIVTesting

HIV in London: Progress, Gaps, and What Comes Next — London Sexual Health Programme (LSHP) It’s the time of year for pumpkin spice lattes and the release of new HIV data, providing us with an opportunity to reflect on our progress, to celebrate what’s worked and to acknowledge the areas in ...

Ending HIV in London means celebrating progress and facing what’s next.
Adrian reflects on the latest UKHSA data ⬇️
👉 bit.ly/4ofSkID
#HIV #London #HealthEquity

Green poster with Sexual Health London logo and NHS logo saying 'STI testing has never been more simple'. 'It's free, fast, and discreet - and you can do it at home'.

It’s 🎓 #FreshersWeek and also #SexualHealthWeek (15–21 Sept)!

We’ve published a new article on how to make STI testing routine and stigma-free.

👉 Read here: bit.ly/3VmDGTo

#SexualHealth #TestingWeek

#SexualHealth #TestingWeek

The London HIV Prevention Programme has published a landmark report: Towards Equity: Reimagining HIV Prevention for London’s Black Heritage Communities.

It highlights inequalities in HIV outcomes and calls for anti-racism, cultural competence & community leadership in prevention.

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New Report: Beyond Positive Voices – Launched on Zero HIV Stigma Day - Positively UK On Zero HIV Stigma Day, Positively UK and National AIDS Trust are proud to launch Beyond Positive Voices – a powerful new report exposing persistent inequalities in the UK’s HIV response and amplifyin...

New Positive Voices report from @positivelyuk.bsky.social shares the experiences of 7,000+ people living with HIV in England.

💬 “The people who live with HIV are the experts.”

📖 Read more: bit.ly/4olAhSc

#HIV #PositiveVoices #SexualHealth

Syphilis rates are rising—and DoxyPEP could help turn the tide.

A single dose of doxycycline after sex is showing real promise for preventing syphilis in some groups.

LSHP Clinical Lead Darren Cousins breaks it down 👇
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#DoxyPEP #SexualHealth #Syphilis #STIs #PublicHealth

We're proud to be an official endorser of the FSRH Hatfield Vision - working towards a future where everyone can access reproductive healthcare without barriers 💜

More info 👉 www.fsrh.org/Public/Publi...

#HatfieldVision #ReproductiveHealth #LSHP #WomensHealth

Cross-borough clinic visits = costly for London councils
Smartkits = a smarter fix.

63% of SHL users used to test outside their borough. Now they test at home, cutting down cross-charging and saving £££ across London.

📄 bit.ly/4f06r1j

#Smartkits #PublicHealth #CostSaving #SexualHealth #SHL

If you can't catch us tomorrow, we'll be back same time, same place, on Wednesday 6th of August.

#hivtesting #greenwich #hivcharity #sexualhealthtesting #itest #woolwich #KnowYourStatus #ItStartsWithMe #Itest #HIVpreventionEngland

Tomorrow our METRO team will be doing rapid HIV testing in General Gordon Square, Woolwich (just outside Woolwich Arsenal DLR).

It's part of our summer work with HIV Prevention England, and we'll be there from 10:30am - 5:00pm. Please come by, say hello, and find out more!

New LSHP newsletter is out now - with updates on programme work, sector news, and what’s coming up.

Read here 👉 bit.ly/4o8y0JY

#SexualHealth #PublicHealth #LSHP

New blog from Adrian on UKHSA’s 2023 #STISpotlight report

Yes, there are challenges — but also real chances to improve access, prevention & equity in sexual health.

Read it here 👉 www.londonsexualhealth.org/news/2025/7/...

#SexualHealth #LSHP #STIPrevention #SHL

The NHS 10-Year Plan puts digital, prevention & community care at the heart of the future.

At LSHP, we’ve been on that path since 2018 - over 1M Londoners use SHL.UK annually, accessing care that’s personalised, and tech-enabled.

#DigitalHealth #SexualHealth #HealthInnovation #NHS10YearPlan

Pride Flags on Regent Street

Tomorrow at Pride in London we’ll send a message to the world: in our city you are free to be whoever you want to be, and love whoever you want to love.

We must take a stand against those seeking to roll back hard-won rights.

📢 Hounslow now offers online contraception via shl.uk, joining 17 other London boroughs making access easier, faster, and more discreet.

#SexualHealth #Hounslow #OnlineContraception #SHLUK

Cervical screening Find out about the NHS cervical screening programme, including when it's offered, how to book, what happens at your appointment, getting your results and how it can help protect you from cervical canc...

It’s #CervicalScreeningAwarenessWeek

Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers - 99.8% of cases are linked to high-risk HPV, screening plays an important role in early detection.

Find out more: bit.ly/43PLxxS

#SexualHealth #HPV #CervicalCancer

Interview with Donnarie Goldson: Championing EEDI in London’s Sexual Health Programme — London Sexual Health Programme (LSHP) At the heart of London’s Sexual Health Programme (LSHP) is a commitment to fairness, inclusivity, and better access for all. We sat down with Donnarie Goldson , the Equity, Equality, Diversity and In...

Meet Donnarie Goldson, our EEDI Lead, in the first of our team interview series.

She shares her journey, what drives her, and how she's embedding equity in London's sexual health services.

Read here: bit.ly/3Ttvobe

#EDI #PublicHealth #SexualHealth #Inclusion #HealthEquity #LondonSexualHealth

Some of the LSHP team visited the UK AIDS Memorial Quilt at Tate Modern yesterday. A moving and heartbreaking reminder of lives lost — and how far we've come. Still work to do to end stigma and achieve equity in sexual health. #AIDSMemorialQuilt #HIVAwareness #LSHP

A blue and white poster from Sexual Health London and the NHS for Men’s Health Week 2025. The text reads: “The longer you wait, the worse it can get. Order an STI test from SHL.UK. It’s free, discreet and confidential.” Below is a QR code and the website: SHL.UK. Hashtags: #MensHealthWeek2025.

It’s #MensHealthWeek and we’re urging men to take charge of their sexual health.

Untreated STIs can have serious long-term effects. Free, at-home tests are available via SHL.UK

More here 👉 bit.ly/3SFIodJ

Women on “skinny jabs” must use effective contraception, MHRA urges in latest guidance Anyone who suspects that they’ve had an adverse reaction to their weight loss or diabetes medicine or suspects it is not a genuine product, should report it to the MHRA.

🚨 If you're on weight loss meds like Wegovy or Saxenda, use effective contraception.

MHRA warns 'skinny jabs' may reduce the effectiveness of the pill and cause potential risks during pregnancy.

Full info here: bit.ly/43OXmmy

#SexualHealth #Contraception #MHRA #Wegovy #Saxenda

Spotlight on sexually transmitted infections in London: 2023 data

New UKHSA data shows STI consultations rose 6% in London in 2023. Testing is up, positivity steady. Digital services like SHL.UK are key to meeting demand. We need smart investment, hybrid care, and strong prevention to keep Londoners healthy. #SexualHealth #DigitalHealth

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🏳️‍🌈 Pride Month is here!

At the London Sexual Health Programme, we champion inclusive, stigma-free care.

From SHL.UK’s discreet home testing to getting PrEP into clinics, we’re here for the LGBTQIA+ community .

#PrideMonth #LGBTQIAHealth

England will be the first country to offer a gonorrhoea vaccine – and London is ready.

We join BASHH and THT in welcoming this world-first rollout, starting August 2025.

#SexualHealth #LSHP #STIprevention

Blog Post from the LSHP Director — London Sexual Health Programme (LSHP) As Director of Sexual Health at the London Sexual Health Programme, I am delighted to share an update on our recent collaborative efforts to look at options for sustainable funding for postnatal contr...

📣 New blog from our Director, Mona Hayat

This week, Mona explores why postnatal contraception matters—and how supporting choice after birth is vital to reproductive wellbeing.

Read it here 👉 bit.ly/4kpNruE

#ReproductiveHealth #PostnatalCare #Contraception #LSHP #SexualHealth #PublicHealth

It’s #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek

Mental health shapes every part of our lives from relationships to how we connect with others and take care of our sexual health

If you're concerned about your sexual health, order a free, confidential test kit or find your nearest clinic at 👉 shl.uk

Meet the team behind the London Sexual Health Programme

We're a small but passionate group working to improve sexual health services for all Londoners — from digital innovation to partnership working across the capital.

Get to know us 👉 bit.ly/3F2SKRC

#SexualHealth #PublicHealth #LSHP #London

LSHP Contributes to Major London Assembly Report on HIV — London Sexual Health Programme (LSHP) The London Sexual Health Programme (LSHP) is pleased to have contributed to the London Assembly Health Committee’s newly published report, Getting to Zero by 2030: HIV in London . This wide-ranging r...

The London Assembly Health Committee’s new HIV report is out—and LSHP is proud to have contributed evidence and insight.

Read it here: bit.ly/3EMj7Lr

Ending new HIV cases in the capital is possible, but it needs action now.
#HIV #SexualHealth #PublicHealth #LSHP #GettingToZero

The latest London Sexual Health Programme newsletter is out now!
Catch up on the latest updates, projects, and news from across London's sexual health sector.
Stay informed, stay connected.
Read it here: bit.ly/3GvVp6H

#SexualHealth #PublicHealth #London #LSHP #Newsletter

Visibility is so important, so this week we invite you to reflect:
🤔 Does my place of work actively support people who identify as lesbians?
🤔 Could I be a better ally?
🤔 Do I challenge homophobia, transphobia and discrimination towards LGBTQIA+ women, and non-binary people when I see it?