Sussex ME/CFS Society: All About ME
The Sussex ME/CFS Society is the registered charity that informs, supports, and represents many of those suffering from the illness.
Health
Inclusive cervical screening campaign aims to remove the doubt and save lives
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.
New ‘mystery shopper research’ reveals half denied a sexual health appointment and long wait times for those who get through
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
“We should not be complacent about mpox.”: UK Health Security Agency publishes updated mpox statistics
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.
HPV vaccination moves to a single dose from September
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.
Mpox vaccinations extended in London following recent spike in cases
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.
UK Health Security Agency data shows large increase in STI diagnoses in gay and bisexual men in 2022
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.