Monthly Archives: May 2016

NHS England denies responsibility for PrEP

    In breaking news today NHS England has announced the decision of it’s meeting to review the commissioning of PrEP (Pre-exposure Prophylaxis) concluding that it’s not their responsibility.   In a statement NHS England says the Specialised Services Commissioning … Continue reading

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Out Loud: LGBT Voices in Health & Social Care

The National LGB&T Partnership has today published Out Loud: LGBT Voices in Health and Social Care, a narrative account of LGBT needs.   London Friend service users have contributed to a new narrative of LGBT needs in health and social … Continue reading

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At the GSK IMPACT Awards ceremony

  Last night London Friend got to collect our GSK IMPACT Award 2016 in a ceremony at the Science Museum.   Our GSK IMPACT Award in partnership with The King’s Fund was announced in April. The awards recognise the achievements … Continue reading

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‘NUL POINTS’: HIV Community gives dismal verdict to NHS England over PrEP delays

The HIV community is uniting during Eurovision week to give a damning verdict on NHS England’s delays on a game-changing HIV prevention drug.   And the verdict is a resounding ‘Nul Points’.   PrEP is a pill taken once a … Continue reading

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