A Sexual Health Perspective for Inclusive and Effective Practice - HIV & STIs

Join the HIV & STI Learn and Share Event!

Looking to boost your knowledge about HIV and STIs? This online event is the perfect spot to dive into key info, share experiences, and connect with others who care. Whether you're curious or want to help spread awareness, come hang out, learn, and share in a chill online setting. Don’t miss out on this chance to get informed and empowered - all from the comfort of your home!

As part of our ongoing service, we have launched a new series of online learning opportunities, which aim to be - informative, current and interactive. The series will run throughout the year with the following sessions outlined below. Our next event takes place on 1st December and will cover HIV and STI's from a Sexual Health perspective..

These sessions are open to health, education and social care professionals, who work to support people with sexual health support.

HIV & STIs: A Sexual Health Perspective for Inclusive and Effective Practice

Tuesday 1st December 2026 | 10am | 1 hour

Facilitators: Flower Kate & Natalie D'Anna-Brown

This session will explore how sexual health services can inform inclusive care across all healthcare settings, with a focus on local HIV and STI trends, the impact of stigma on access to care, and practical ways to deliver more equitable and effective practice.

This event provides workforce training for professionals and volunteers supporting individuals and communities at risk of, or affected by, HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. It offers a clear, evidence‑informed overview of sexual health essentials, with a focus on improving access, reducing stigma, and strengthening practitioner confidence.

Participants will deepen their understanding of HIV and STIs within a modern sexual health context, explore the realities of prevention and treatment, and gain practical tools to support informed, inclusive, and non-judgmental conversations.

This interactive session supports recognising the importance of accessible, affirming services, identify ways to create safe, welcoming environments that encourage engagement with sexual health services, particularly for communities disproportionately affected by HIV and STIs, supported by best‑practice service principles.

Learning Outcomes:

• Enhance knowledge of HIV and STIs strengthen understanding of transmission, prevention, testing, and treatment through clear, accessible information and evidence‑based sexual health guidance.
• Build confidence in sexual health conversations: Develop the skills needed to initiate open, stigma‑free discussions about testing, treatment, PrEP, PEP, and risk reduction, supported by practical communication techniques.
• Increase awareness of current prevention strategies: Explore the role of PrEP, PEP, condoms, vaccinations, and regular testing, and understand how to support service users through accurate signposting and pathway knowledge.
• Understand the impact of stigma and discrimination: Examine how stigma affects testing behaviours, disclosure, and health outcomes, and learn how to challenge it using inclusive and person‑centered approaches.