HIV
Working towards ending HIV transmissions in England by 2030
Spectra has contributed to a recent survey by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), which monitors the progress of England’s health system in reducing HIV transmission, following the Government’s commitment…
Read MoreNew HIV Action Plan unveiled at House of Commons event
Last night, Joel Robinson, Spectra’s CEO attended an event at the UK House of Commons where the Government publicly launched its new HIV Action Plan for England 2025 to 2030. This…
Read MoreInjectable PrEP roll out: a milestone in HIV prevention by the NHS
The NHS is rolling out the first long-acting injectable form of HIV prevention, cabotegravir. This will be a “transformative step” in the fight to end new HIV transmissions in England…
Read MoreSpectra speaks to the BBC on HIV outreach in London
A BBC News article features Spectra following the recent release of a report that the London HIV Prevention Programme (LHPP) commissioned. The report highlights persistent disparities in HIV testing and…
Read MorePosition of HIV organisations on trans rights and the EHRC’s draft Code of Practice
The Supreme Court ruling on the definition of biological sex in the Equality Act has sent shockwaves through our communities. So many trans[1] people are hugely worried and angry about…
Read MoreRed Run 2024 – fundraise for Spectra!
The World AIDS Day RED RUN returns to Victoria Park, East London for its 14th year on 23 November 2024. The 10K or 5K fun run or walk supports HIV…
Read MoreSpectra at British HIV Association Spring Conference 2024
Our Research and Performance Coordinator Grace attended the British HIV Association (BHIVA) Spring Conference 2024, which took place from Monday 29th April to Wednesday 1st May in Birmingham. Grace was…
Read MoreMindfulness Based Chemsex Recovery (MBCR) Programme 2024
Following the success of the Mindfulness-based Chemsex Recovery Programmes in 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 we are pleased to announce a course has been scheduled for 2024. The course will…
Read MoreAre you PrEPARED?! Let’s talk about PrEP!
Even during lockdown our friends at 56 Dean Street have been able to produce a video on being PrEPared with PrEP! Produced by Victor Diamente, @vicdiamente Trial Project Facilitator and…
Read MoreUrgent action needed on routine commissioning of PrEP
Today we, along with 29 other charities and organisations, have written to Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Matt Hancock MP, to demand his promise of routine PrEP access by…
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