An essential study day for Health Advisers, Counsellors, Doctors and Nurses working in sexual health and HIV

SSHA are delighted to announce 2 courses that will be run later on in the year. The training is of particular interest to health advisers since this is a core aspect of our role, so we hope you will be able to attend. Doctors and nurses are also welcome.

Thursday 24th November 2011 - 18.00 - Presentations/Open Forum - The Seminar Room, Lloyd Clinic, Guy’s Hospital, London - ALL HEALTH ADVISERS WELCOME

This award will develop the student’s knowledge and understanding of the theory and practice of sexual health advising through a programme of self directed study. The award can also be taken as part of the Specialist Practice Award in Public Health (Health Advising) an NMC registrable qualification.

Are you one of the many delegates attending this years Society of Sexual Health Advisers' Conference in Cardiff? Have you got accommodation booked? Do you want to meet other Health Advisers prior to the conference? Here are some hotels and B&B's and information on meeting up for pre-conference drinks.

This meeting will launch the development of standards for psychological support for children and adolescents infected and affected by HIV. The purpose of this meeting is to explore what issues need to be addressed, identify key stakeholders, and to form a working group to develop the standards.

We are happy to announce that this years SSHA One Day Conference will be held in Cardiff. The theme this year is “Challenges & Innovations in Sexual Health Advising". It will be held on 30th of September 2011 at the Unite Offices in Cardiff. Fill in your application form today!

Who is the study day for? For all health advisers and nurses with health adviser duties in sexual health.

This module has been designed in response to exciting developments that have raised the profile of sexual health on the political and health care agenda. This is a vital time for health care professionals to consider and plan the future of sexual health care provision, particularly health advisers, who can respond to the challenges presented by developing and expanding their current role. The module aims to enhance effective and innovative practice.

The Alere™ Pima™ CD4 Analyser can deliver an absolute CD4 count in 20 minutes – enabling healthcare professionals to diagnose and treat such patients in one visit.

Young people’s sexual health charity Brook will be holding its annual conference on Thursday 3 March 2010 at America Square Conference Centre, London. The conference, Yes. No. Maybe? Young people, sex and consent, will look at the serious issues of young people and sexual consent, including research and policy in the area, the views of young people and examples of best practice. The conference will be chaired by Professor Roger Ingham, Director of the Centre for Sexual Health Research

The Society of Sexual Health Advisers (SSHA) is planning for this year’s conference. This is an important event in our calendar as it contributes to Continuing Professional Development and provides a valuable opportunity for sharing examples of best practice, benchmarking and networking. We hope to deliver an exciting, relevant conference that is value for money and meets the needs of members. We are asking for your ideas on how we can do this. Please take a few minutes to give us feedback about what you’d like a conference to look like.

SSHA are holding a Study Day Friday 11th February. This will also include an AGM.Find out about SSHA Constitutional change, newly elected officers on the National Professional Committee, the financial state of the Branch, ask about future direction and projects and have your say; PLUS presentations on...

A study day for health advisers and nurses in sexual health who are involved in the management of patients diagnosed with HIV infection. The Study Day will be held on Saturday 4th December 2010, at the Lecture Theatre, Southlands Hospital, Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex. This study day is free to participants. Lunch is provided.

The biennial WAS Congress unites international clinicians, researchers, educators, activists and policy makers specializing in the multitude of fields related to sexual health. Under the auspices of the World Association for Sexual Health (WAS), attendees will share knowledge on diverse issues of behavioural, clinical, psychological, social and cultural aspects of sexual health; discover new information from experts and address the urgent need for action to ensure sexual health and rights for all.

Day Conference – Friday, 8th October 2010 - London. In order to meet our commitment to provide training for members, we are instead offering a one-day training event to be held in London. In recognition of the difficult financial circumstances that members are experiencing, this conference is being offered at a cost of £35 for members and £40 for non-members. Lunch will be included. APPLY NOW!

A lack in the number of applications has meant that we are unable to make the conference financially viable this year, and if we did not cancel now, we would be liable for hotel charges...

This year’s SSHA conference will be at the Hilton Hotel Belfast from September 17th – 19th 2010. We work within a changing NHS and in particular face daily challenges to maintain a quality, professional Sexual Health Adviser service within the current sexual health arena. CPD is an important part of the ongoing professional agenda for all Sexual Health Advisers, and you are strongly encouraged to attend the SSHA conference this year.

For more information contact Gill Bell at Gill.Bell@sth.nhs.uk or log on to http://www.sexualhealthsheffield.nhs.uk/resources/autumnwinter2009national.pdf

For more information contact Gill Bell at Gill.Bell@sth.nhs.uk or log on to http://www.sexualhealthsheffield.nhs.uk/resources/autumnwinter2009national.pdf  

Conference leaflet Biographies of the speakers Review of the National Strategy for Sexual Health and HIV - Baroness Gould of Potternewton (Chair of the Independent Advisory group on Sexual Health & HIV) SURFING FOR SEX – HOW TO TRACE PART...

GUNA Autumn Clinical Meeting - Saturday 17th October 2009. The theme of this meeting is a Sexual Health Update. There may be a reduced members rate to SSHA members. Click here to find out more and to book your place.

This module has been designed in response to exciting developments that have raised the profile of sexual health on the political and health care agenda. This is a vital time for health care professionals to consider and plan the future of sexual health care provision, particularly health advisers, who can respond to the challenges presented by developing and expanding their current role. The module aims to enhance effective and innovative practice.

Sexual Health - Diverse Challenges, Diverse Workforce