Virtual sexual health conference featuring 2026 STI and contraception updates, specialist talks, and interactive clinical workshops.
This one day virtual clinical conference is £60 and will be eligible for 6 CPD points.
Presentations Include:
Contemporary Contraception: An Update for Clinical PracticeDr Caroline Taylor, Consultant Sexual & Reproductive Health & SRH Lead, HIOWH NHS Foundation TrustSarah Barlow, Trainee Advanced Practitioner, HIOWH NHS Foundation Trust
STI Update 2026: What's New in Sexual HealthDr Kate Flanagan, Consultant in HIV & Sexual Health, HIOWH NHS Foundation Trust
"It's Not Always Thrush" – Rethinking Vulval Symptoms: Dermatology and Vulvodynia for Primary CareDr Seema Malik, Consultant in HIV & Sexual Health, HIOWH NHS Foundation Trust
"Oh! How Modern! And... Are You Ok with That?" – Working with Gender, Sexual & Relationship Diversity PatientsDr Chris Campbell, Associate Professor of Psychology, St Mary's University, Twickenham
Workshops Include:
A) Implant UpdateDr Fiona Sizmur, Consultant Sexual & Reproductive Health, HIOWH NHS Foundation Trust
This workshop will review Faculty guidance and best practice for implant insertion and removal, providing essential recertification CPD. Delegates will have the opportunity to discuss challenging cases and ask questions in a supportive and confidential learning environment.
This session is supported by a commercial partner by way of a short promotional product update. The sponsor has had no involvement in, or influence over, the content of the rest of the meeting.
B) IUC UpdateZoe Saunders, Specialty Doctor Sexual & Reproductive Health, HIOWH NHS Foundation Trust
An interactive workshop covering counselling for intrauterine contraception (IUC), selecting the most appropriate device based on patient factors, and managing common issues related to IUC use. There will be opportunities for discussion and Q&A.
This session is supported by a commercial partner by way of a short promotional product update. The sponsor has had no involvement in, or influence over, the content of the rest of the meeting.
C) Building Confidence Around Sexual Health Promotion in General PracticeDr Matt Sargeant, ST5 Community Sexual & Reproductive Health, HIOWH NHS Foundation Trust
A practical session designed to build confidence in delivering opportunistic sexual health promotion within primary care, including vaccinations, PrEP, DoxyPEP, signposting and referral pathways.
D) From Assumptions to Affirmation: Improving Sexual Health Service Experiences for Trans and Gender Diverse PeopleAnna Murray, Sexual Health Promotion Practitioner, HIOWH NHS Foundation Trust
This workshop provides practical tools and insights to help healthcare professionals deliver inclusive, respectful and person-centred sexual health care for trans and gender-diverse people, improving both patient experience and outcomes.
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