Author: Dan Hartland Saving Lives
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This arrived in the Saving Lives offices this morning: what does everything think about Vangardist magazine printing an issue with HIV-positive blood in the ink? We think it’s a fantastic way of commenting on, challenging, and combatting stigma and the common misconceptions about how HIV is transmitted. The magazine came to us all the…
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NHS England has approved an £18.7 million investment in a new drug for the treatment of hepatitis C. Around 500 patients with acute liver failure, and/or awaiting liver transplantation, are expected to benefit from the decision to fund Sofosbuvir. The hepatitis C virus causes inflammation of the liver, affecting its ability to function. Whilst many…
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Simon Collins, HIV i-Base and Saving Lives Adviser On 27 May 2015, at least 18 months earlier than anyone expected, one of the largest ongoing HIV studies announced early results. The news was given at a high-level press conference in Washington by Dr Antony Fauci, head of the US National Institute for Allergy and Immune…
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This post originally appeared on the Huffington Post. The Huffington Post last week reported what many would at first glance assume to be excellent news: “For the first time, a legally approved HIV self-testing kit is available to buy in the UK. The BioSURE HIV Self Test will enable people to test themselves when and…
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It is with great sadness that we received news today of the death of Professor Martin Fisher. Saving Live extends its deepest condolences to Martin’s partner, Adrian, as well as his family, friends and colleagues. Martin was due to give the keynote address at this year’s annual BHIVA conference, in his hometown of Brighton, and…
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Two Saving Lives Positive Ambassadors, Becky and Rachel, have featured in a great story in the Daily Mail. Also featuring a positive woman called Nici, the piece is a wonderful example of how people living with HIV live full lives today – and it’s especially good to see a story like this in a newspaper…
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This from the British HIV Association is of relevance to our last few posts. It’s been more than 12 months since our 2013 member survey hit the headlines on World AIDS Day, generating broadcast news coverage on BBC bulletins throughout the day, and appearing in the Guardian, Pulse and the HSJ. The survey highlighted challenges…
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The effects of the Health and Social Care Act 2012 are beginning to be felt in the HIV care sector. According to this Act, sexual health services – not including HIV, which will remain nationally commissioned – must now be paid for and delivered at a local level. This means that local authorities must issue…
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It’s December 1st, and that means it’s World AIDS Day. This is such a hugely important day for all of involved in the HIV community. It’s an opportunity to remember and also to look forward. This year, we’ve spent the run-up to World AIDS Day promoting our Selfies Saving Lives campaign, and the response has…
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HIV Testing saves lives. That means HIV awareness saves lives – so how do we raise awareness? Easy: by taking and tweeting a selfie with a message. Help us Save Lives by taking a “Selfie” and posting it on Twitter or Facebook. It’s easy! 1. DIY: Make your own message; All you need is a pen…