Deborah Gold, Chief Executive of National AIDS Trust, said:
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Kat Smithson, Director of Policy at National AIDS Trust, said:
“From 14 June more gay and bisexual men will be able to donate blood safely because of changes to eligibility based on a more individualised assessment of risk. We participated in the FAIR steering group which made recommendations [1] that led to these changes and we’re delighted they’re being brought in next month. We’ve long campaigned for an eligibility process that ensures more people can give blood safely, is fair, and is based on the latest science.
Deborah Gold, Chief Executive of National AIDS Trust, said:
“HIV has been a proving ground for the harms a fragmented healthcare system causes, leading to a lack of joined-up planning and confusion about responsibility for paying for HIV testing and the HIV prevention drug PrEP.
National AIDS Trust response to 'COVID-19 and HIV' report from All-Party Parliamentary Group on HIV and AIDS
The APPG on HIV and AIDS published its report on COVID-19 and HIV at a launch event today chaired by Stephen Doughty MP and attended by Minister for Public Health, Jo Churchill MP.
Kat Smithson, Director of Policy at National AIDS Trust, said:
The Government's response to the Gender Recognition Act consultation has missed a vital opportunity to improve the lives of trans people.
Deborah Gold, Chief Executive at National AIDS Trust, said:
Following today’s announcement regarding the National Institute for Health Protection, and the implications for the future of public health, five of the nation’s leading HIV and sexual health organisations have issued a joint response.
Deborah Gold, Chief Executive of National AIDS Trust, said:
Recent media reports suggest that the Government may be about to U-turn on its commitment to trans rights, ignoring the findings from its own consultation and contravening the Equality Act 2010.
Natasha Dhumma, Head of Policy and Campaigns for National AIDS Trust said:
Following the announcement today from Police Scotland, spearheaded by HIV Scotland, we want to highlight that markers are still being used in England and other parts of the UK and we are pushing for this to change. Please find our statement below:
Kat Smithson, Director of Policy at National AIDS Trust said:
