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Members of the healthcare industry have an opportunity to improve patient safety for everyone. But as studies and stories have shown, minority groups do suffer in the attempt to receive general healthcare.
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The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published its latest mpox outbreak epidemiological overview, which provides an update to the number of confirmed and highly probable mpox cases in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The overview shows that in 2023 so far (up to 31 July 2023) ther
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The Sussex ME/CFS Society is the registered charity that informs, supports, and represents many of those suffering from the illness.
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Remove The Doubt, a dedicated cervical screening awareness campaign created by and for LGBTQ+ people, has been launched to help address the inequalities and misinformation around cervical screening. Over the summer, phase 2 of the campaign is being launched, running for eight weeks from July 10.
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Providing clear recommendations for urgent improvement, the report – Over-Stretched and Under Strain: A Mystery Shopper Approach to Access to Sexual Health Services in England, Scotland, and Wales – is published on Thursday, July 20 to shine a light on the barriers which exist when trying to take ch
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The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has published its latest mpox outbreak epidemiological overview, which provides an update to the number of confirmed and highly probable mpox cases in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
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A single dose provides robust protect against HPV that is comparable to two doses. The vaccine helps to prevent HPV-related cancers, including cervical, head, neck and anal cancer.
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The nationwide mpox outbreak vaccination programme is due to come to a close at the end of July, however vaccinations will continue to be available beyond this date in London after 11 new cases were diagnosed within the past few weeks.
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The 82,592 diagnoses of gonorrhoea in 2022 is the largest annual number on record; 38,923 of these diagnoses were in gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (GMBSM). In 2022 there were 8,692 syphilis diagnoses, the largest annual number since 1948; 6,003 of these diagnoses were in GBMSM.
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A research project, funded by the Burdett Trust for Nursing, involving collaborators from Schools of Nursing and Midwifery across the UK and Ireland, identified views and experiences of academics in relation to LGBTQ+ health within nursing and midwifery pre-registration programmes. The aim was to id
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Latest data shows an increase in mpox cases in London over the past four weeks.
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Grab your clippers and take on Terrence Higgins Trust’s Big Shave Off to raise vital funds to support people impacted by HIV today, tomorrow and into the future.