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STI Foundation

 

Welcome to the British  Association for Sexual Health and HIV 

The British Association for Sexual Health and HIV is the UK's leading professional organisation dealing with all aspects of sexual health care. BASHH aims to champion and promote good sexual health and provide information to the public.

 

BASHH Events

STI Foundation Competencies Trainer Training - November 2026

STI Foundation Competencies Trainer Training - November 2026

18 Nov 2026 9:30AM – 12:30PM

The STI Foundation Competencies Training course is for any suitably experienced health care practitioner who wishes to become an STI Competency trainer or to revalidate... Read Article

Bitesize | BASHH Member Survey 2026

Bitesize | BASHH Member Survey 2026

25 Jun 2026 5:00PM – 6:00PM

BASHH Bitesize Join BASHH CEO, Kat Smithson, for a summary of the key findings of the BASHH Member Survey 2026. Kat will cover key highlights, learning and next... Read Article

BASHH Extraordinary General Meeting 2026

BASHH Extraordinary General Meeting 2026

9 Jul 2026 5:00PM – 6:00PM

At this meeting we will outline proposed changes to the BASHH membership fee structure andvote on a special resolution to enact the changes. As we make further... Read Article

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BASHH News

President’s Blog – Dr Cara Saxon – June 2026

President’s Blog – Dr Cara Saxon – June 2026

Summer is now nearly underway, bringing a welcome stretch of longer, brighter days. So, what better... Read Article

BASHH Statement – UKHSA Annual STI Data

BASHH Statement – UKHSA Annual STI Data

New STI data reinforces need for an ambitious Sexual Health Framework fit for the future New... Read Article

President’s Blog – Dr Cara Saxon – May 2026

President’s Blog – Dr Cara Saxon – May 2026

As we move through May, I’m pleased to share some reflections on what has been a busy and rewarding... Read Article

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Latest Journals

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International Journal of STD & AIDS

The International Journal of STD & AIDS provides a clinically oriented forum for investigating and treating sexually transmissible infections, HIV and AIDS. Publishing original research and practical papers, the journal contains in-depth review articles, short papers, case reports, audit reports, CPD papers and a lively correspondence column.

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Sexually Transmitted Infections

Sexually Transmitted Infections is the world's longest running international journal on sexual health. The journal publishes original research, descriptive epidemiology, evidence-based reviews and comment on the clinical, public health, translational, sociological and laboratory aspects of sexual health from around the world.

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Become a Member of BASHH

There are currently approximately 1,000 members of BASHH, making it the largest such organisation in the world. Members receive mailings which include information about BASHH and other meetings, courses and regular news from the board as well as a Newsletter. Join Today

 

  • FREE attendance at leading-edge quarterly scientific meetings
  • VOTE in elections, stand for positions and join committees and SIGS
  • REDUCED RATES for Conferences, Masterclasses and Workshops
  • QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER and access to MEMBERS ONLY AREA
  • FREE ACCESS to the International Journal of STD and AIDS
  • BE INVOLVED in shaping the future of Sexual Health!