SAVERA WOMEN’S EVENT
BHA was honored to be part of the Savera UK Women’s Event, a beautifully organised, welcoming and safe space where women could come together, connect and support one another.
We had the amazing opportunity to speak with so many women about women’s health, breaking stigmas, and raising awareness.
Women’s Sexual Health and Wellbeing Workshop
CANCER ALLIANCE PROJECT
We’re proud to partner with the Cheshire and Merseyside Cancer Alliance to deliver breast and prostate cancer awareness interventions across Liverpool.
With a focus on minoritised ethnic communities— who are disproportionately impacted by these cancers we’ll work closely with local residents to improve access to information and promote early detection.
BHA partnered with Savera UK to deliver a Women’s Sexual Health and Wellbeing workshop, creating a safe, supportive space for women to openly discuss topics related to sexual health.
This women-only event covered issues such as HIV and STI prevention, while also opening up conversations around intimacy, pleasure, consent, and healthy relationships
Book a FREE HIV testing appointment at Kuumba Imani Centre FREE Condoms + Lube delivered discreetly to your door
Participant feedback: "I've learnt about healthy sexual relationships by spending more time, talking, and listening. I'll pass this information to my friend"
BRITISH RED CROSS
NURSING + MIDWIFERY EVENT
BHA is delighted to collaborate with The British Red Cross in Liverpool to provide free sexual health services and support to refugees and asylum seekers at St Bride's Church. This initiative underscores our commitment to ensuring that health and wellbeing services are accessible to everyone, regardless of their refugee status.
STI What is.....?
A sexually transmitted infection (STI) is an infection passed from one person to another through sexual contact.
HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a virus that damages the cells in your immune system and weakens your ability to fight everyday infections
PrEP
STI TEST
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is used to reduce the risk of getting HIV. It can be taken by anyone who is HIV negative in the form of a small pill.
AnSTITestusessamples(blood,urine and/or swab) either collected by a clinicianorbythetesterthemselves. Thesamplesarethensenttoalabto test for a particular STI like HIV or multipleSTIs.
A sexually active person should get tested at least once a year or every timetheychangesexualpartners.In some communities, such as black minoritisedethnicgroupsormenwho havesexwithmen,itisrecommended thatpeoplegettestedmoreregularly.
Rapid HIV Test
A rapid HIV test is a quick and simple test used to detect HIV antibodies. A small finger prick will provide the result within approximately one minute.
BHA Liverpool attended the 'Nursing, Midwifery and Allied Health Profession Celebration Event' and shared all of our wonderful resources and the services that we offer with attendees.
Sexual health, Women's health and Reproductive health are all intrinsically linked and BHA were present to show the importance of looking after sexual health as much as any other aspect of personal health.
GILEAD PROJECT
BHA Liverpool were funded by Gilead Sciences to conduct a community research study throughout 2024. The study aimed at understanding levels of knowledge, access and take up of services and HIV related stigma among Liverpool’s ethnic minoritised populations.
Findings revealed gaps in knowledge of combination prevention methods, and low uptake and access to sexual health services, which were often influenced by socioeconomic disadvantages, stigma, language barriers, and the lack of culturally tailored resources.
The report recommends strategies to improve HIV education, information, and service accessibility within ethnic communities.
BRAND NEW CLICK + COLLECT SERVICE
BHA Liverpool is now offering a Click and Collect service for CONDOMS and STI TESTING KITS.
Service users can access the service following these steps:
BHA Liverpool NEW LOCATION
COLLECTION POINT:
KuumbaImani MillenniumCentre, 4 PrincesRoad, Liverpool, L8 1TH
Order for FREE online using a short digital form
A confirmation code will be emailed to the address provided
Collection from Kuumba Imani Centre will be ready the next day.
Show your code to reception and collect your FREE Condoms or STI KIT
ORDER HERE
Women’s Health + Uptake of PrEP
BHA Liverpool is now based at TOXTETH TOWN HALL COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTRE
WHAT’S COMING Savera
BHA, in collaboration with McMartin, Hidden Voices, and other Liverpool organisations, is involved in the research on Women’s Health and the uptake of PrEP.
As part of this initiative, we are currently recruiting 10 women from ethnically minoritised communities to take part in interviews. This is an opportunity to share your experiences and insights to help shape future health services and improve awareness around HIV prevention and PrEP
If you are interested in participating or would like more information, please contact: Lpash@thebha.org.uk
We are partnering with Savera UK for the delivery of a targeted men's session on addressing sexual health-related stigma.