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Dr Tristan Barber, Chair of the British HIV Association, shares his professional and personal reflections for LGBT+ History Month on the theme of science and innovation.

It’s time to get lenacapavir approved by NHS England and out to people who need it.

Jacqui Stevenson, Senior Policy, Research and Influencing Manager, reflects on prioritising people's quality of life in HIV policy.

What those who provide and commission healthcare need to be thinking about to make sure that care responds to integration and coordination related needs.

“People living with HIV have a series of issues and concerns and health problems. Why can things not be joined up so instead of four doctors they see one or two doctors who then communicate and join things up?” - HIV consultant.

Prevent, part of the Government’s counter-terrorism strategy, is highly contested, with concerns it is more akin to surveillance, with individuals viewed as potential criminals rather than those with care and support needs.

The Muslim community in the UK experiences a greater range of health inequalities than the wider population, particularly older people, with over 24 per cent of Muslims aged 50 years and above reporting poor or very poor health.

We held a live Q&A session on Twitter for prospective parliamentary candidates (PPCs) to discuss what their party is doing to support sexual health.

Join us in asking candidates to pledge their support for action on HIV and sexual health. The general election is a crucial opportunity to raise the profile of HIV and the need to address sexual health inequalities.

The new HIV: women in the UK report by Public Health England, Sophia Forum and Terrence Higgins Trust provides a welcome focus on how women are affected by HIV in the UK.

The Government has committed to a much needed sexual and reproductive health strategy for England. Central to its success will be the mechanisms it promotes to see stronger collaboration between NHS and local authorities.

In 2014, a global network of more than 300 cities and municipalities was formed, with the commitment to attaining the UNAIDS 90-90-90 targets by 2020.