Tag: Sexual Health General

Another World AIDS Day.  The World AIDS Campaign (WAC) has chosen as its theme for 2005-2010: ‘Stop AIDS.  Keep The Promise’.  There are 58,000 people…

We have seen the publication of the Government’s White Paper, ‘Our Health, Our Care, Our Say’, proposing better prevention, earlier intervention and improved access to…

You may be one of the many millions who have travelled abroad for your holiday this year. As some of you will know foreign travel…

Some of you may recall a 1980s song by the group UB40 with the lines something like: “I am the one in ten…nobody knows me…Just…

Some years ago I went on a guided tour of Egypt. One of the British tourists in our group asked our knowledgeable and proud young…

My great uncle was a softly spoken, gentle man and a devoted husband and loving father of two. In the early 1970s he suddenly decided…

New university students coming to Sheffield will be able to pick up advice, guidance and information about sexual health services, contraception, sexually transmitted infections (STIs)…

The sexual health concerns, issues and needs of refugees and asylum seekers in South and West Yorkshire: a community research report In 2004, The Centre…

Parents and carers across Sheffield are being offered hints and tips by the Parent-to-Parent project about how to speak to their sons and daughters about…

I recently took part in a local radio phone-in to discuss the BBC programmes ‘HIV and Me’ presented by Stephen Fry.  During the debate one…

A toolkit that provides primary school teachers with advice and information on teaching Personal and Social Health Education (PSHE) is to be launched by the…

On a recent visit to Prague, I watched a young, confident air steward attempt to control the raucous behaviour of a group of drunken, middle-aged…

A leading Sheffield ‘sexpert’ is calling for TV advertisers to normalise the use of condoms. Steve Slack, Director of the Centre for HIV and Sexual…

This strategy is an evolving document and has been produced to provide a framework or roadmap for effective communications in the city around the issues…

The positive physical and emotional effects of sex are well documented.  Sex is good for the cardiovascular system – it provides the equivalent to 15…

As the financial system crashes, it is a challenge to remain optimistic and prevent our collective ‘mood’ following the same downward trend as the markets….

Two recent news stories have been very unsettling, even for those of us who have worked in health and social care for a number of…

A new booklet encourages professionals to discuss sexual pleasure with young people. Ruth Smith asks whether it’s a step too far. Publishing a booklet on…

Earlier this year, the government confirmed its intention to make sex education compulsory in schools as part of the introduction of personal, social and health…

A female friend of mine remained silent for many years about the sexual violence she (and, unbeknown to her, her brother) had suffered as a…

‘Getting It Right!’ is a new DVD from the Centre for HIV & Sexual Health aimed at making sexual health services more accessible to those…

‘Sexualisation’ & ‘Young People and Sexual Exploitation’ When: Wednesday 25th January 2012 3.30/4.00 – 6.15 Where: Centre for HIV and Sexual Health, Brincliffe House, 90…

A Training Pack for improving the sexual health and self esteem of boys and young men. The influences on self esteem and emotional resourcefulness are…

The aim of this leaflet is to provide facts and to dispel some of the myths around masturbation in order to lessen any anxieties, shame or…

Centre for HIV & Sexual Health Excellence in sexual health promotion The Centre for HIV & Sexual Health works to a holistic model of sexual…

Enabling parents and carers to talk to their children about sex and relationships! Who we are Parent to Parent is a registered charity, based at…

Gay and bisexual men account for a significant proportion of HIV infections that occur in the UK. Because of the continued impact of HIV on…

Sheffield Sexual Health Services Directory Download your copy of the  Sheffield Sexual Health Service Directory 2012 LGBT Charter – Supporting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT)…

A one-day training course covering the basic aspects of sexual health for Sheffield workers and volunteers. The course will cover the following: How to raise…

Two separate booklets aimed at boys and girls in Years 5-8 (aged 9-13) looking at issues around puberty. These can be used to stimulate discussion…

A leaflet for boys and young men, providing information about safer sex, looking after their sexual health and condom use. £15 per 50 (FREE to…

Sex and relationships education for young people with learning disabilities – A Guide for Trainers and Educators. A manual with accompanying Sexual Health Skills CD…

This booklet provides information on the various types of contraception available, detailing their application and effectiveness and also discussing how to make sex safer. £15…

A credit card sized information resource which aims to encourage and promote effective condom use. £15 per 200 (FREE to Sheffield Organisations. Maximum order quantity is…

Do you know that HIV is a sexually transmitted infection? This leaflet is for use with a variety of groups and communities and contains basic…

A leaflet containing tips and advice for addressing HIV related stigma and discrimination. £15 per 50 (FREE to Sheffield Organisations. Maximum order quantity is 30…

A3 poster displaying tips and advice for addressing HIV related stigma and discrimination. FREE to Sheffield Organisations.

A leaflet to raise awareness about HIV for gay & bisexual men living, working and socialising in Sheffield. FREE to Sheffield Organisations.

A booklet for parents and carers on talking with, and listening to your children about sex and relationships. £15 per 25 (FREE to Sheffield Organisations….

A useful postcard for parents and carers containing tips collected from children and young people on talking and listening to them about sex and relationships….

A training pack to skill professionals in working with parents and carers on sexual health issues and specifically how to set up a Parent Peer…

A booklet for young women which looks at sex and relationship choices and advice on making decisions about sex, contraception, pregnancy and abortion. £15 per…

A great resource for looking at and acknowledging the diversity of sexual relationships, which offers information and support to help older people feel confident about…

A training pack with accompanying CD for educators, to teach girls and young women with learning disabilities about menstruation. With photographs and images educators can…

A series of 6 innovative crosscurricular themed activity books for PSHE. Each book contains guidance and a range of activities suitable for use in schools…

This innovative booklet is for those who work with young people, and looks at why raising the issue of sexual pleasure in this work contributes…

A leaflet for professionals, giving basic facts about current legislation relating to sexual health in England and Wales. This leaflet covers issues including abortion, sex…

Information for young people about sexual health services in Sheffield. FREE to Sheffield Organisations.

The 14th Edition of our annual directory and comprehensive guide for professionals, signposting all of Sheffield’s sexual health services. FREE to Sheffield Organisations.

A 72 page book and accompanying CD for assessing levels of sexual knowledge and behaviour of someone with a learning disability by Revd Jane Fraser…

A leaflet containing basic information about sexually transmitted infections, for use with a range of communities. £15 per 50 (FREE to Sheffield Organisations. Maximum order…

A practical guide for GPs and other health practitioners for providing excellent care for lesbian, gay and bisexual people. FREE to Sheffield Organisations.

A postcard with information about the SHOUT! Centre, Sheffield’s health and community centre for gay and bisexual men and men who are attracted to men….

An easy to understand leaflet highlighting the need for men to regularly check their testicles to avoid testicular cancer. Price: £15 per 50 (FREE to…

Stepping Out’ is a NEW, engaging and comprehensive 28-page booklet for people who are lesbian, gay or bisexual or think they might be; offering information…

An information booklet about abortion services in Sheffield and support for women who are thinking about abortion. FREE to Sheffield Organisations.

This one day course will give participants a basic introduction to the issues to consider when working with lesbian, gay and bisexual (LGB) service users….

A new 2-day ‘Boys ‘R’ Us course will be taking place in 2012.  No further details yet – please continue to check our website for…

Working with girls and young women to address their sexual health needs This course works with a holistic model of sexual health and, amongst other…

This one-day training course will explore the rationale for HIV prevention work with men who have sex with men (MSM), who continue to be one…

Training for receptionists to support young people friendly practices. The training will, amongst other things, cover the following issues: Young people, sexual health and confidentiality…

A one-day training course to enable workers to deliver a six-session self-esteem, sexual health and assertiveness group work programme with young women (13-19 years). This…

Introducing sexual pleasure in sexual health promotion. This two-day training course will explore the rationale behind incorporating sexual pleasure in sexual health promotion work with:…

This half-day training course is for Sheffield agencies and workers who would like to offer pregnancy testing as part of their service. The course will…

This one day introductory course is intended for people working with young people with learning disabilities. The training will give workers the opportunity to consider…

This one day course will give participants the opportunity to discuss the issues to consider when developing sexual health promotion work with Black African communities….

This course will encourage and promote the provision of sexual health support, information and signposting services within a range of health and community settings and…

A training manual for health and social care professionals on raising awareness and addressing the issues of HIV related stigma and discrimination in service provision….

A Training Pack for improving the sexual health, self esteem and assertiveness of girls and young women. This pack has been written to support our…

‘Getting It Right’ DVD is aimed at making sexual health services more accessible to those traditionally marginalised groups who often find accessing our services difficult….

The overall aim of the training is to enable staff and carers to feel confident to discuss sexual health issues with looked after young people…

A one-day course for all those who work with Sheffield young people on raising the issues of abortion and choices around unplanned pregnancy, in groupwork…

This training is designed to enable participants to gain the practical skills, knowledge, awareness and confidence to develop and deliver sexual health training to a…

This one-day training course will give participants an introduction to the key aspects of diversity and equality. The course will: Enable participants to explore the…

Developments in treatments mean that more and more people with HIV are living longer and healthier lives. But the prejudice and stigma experienced by people…

After consulting with Sheffield workers, there was an overwhelming request for the Sheffield Sex and Relationships Forum to be re-established. So here it is!  …

Trans exhibition ‘Living my life’ returns to mark Trans Day Of Remembrance The ‘Living My Life’ exhibition – a series of inspiring images that capture…

We are pleased to have published our new Training and Publications brochures for Autumn 2011 which are available to view here National Training & Publications…

Sexual Health Services In Sheffield Christmas And New Year 2012 The Centre for HIV & Sexual Health is part of Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation…

‘He’s hot, he lights you up inside, you can’t switch it off and before you know it, the sparks are flying…. The thing is, we…

Sheffield Sex & Relationships Bulletin The aim of the Bulletin is to let readers know about current issues relating to Sex and Relationships Education for…

Volunteers are currently being recruited for a new medical study to help understand whether it is better to start taking HIV medicines as soon as…

Happy New Year to all our colleagues! 2012 marks the 25th Anniversary of the Centre for HIV & Sexual Health - look out for more information…

It must be a New Year – all the gym car parks near me are full and every television programme seems to be focussed on…

Transgender Equality in Service Provision A FREE Conference for Health and Social Care professionals in the Yorkshire & Humber Region Tuesday March 20th 2012, 9.15am-3.15pm,…

Dear Archbishop Sentamu. It was whilst attending a presentation yesterday on recent research on homophobia and transphobia in local schools and youth work settings that…

‘Faith, Ethnicity and SRE’ When: Monday 23rd May 2012, 3.45 – 5.45 Where: Centre for HIV and Sexual Health, Brincliffe House, 90 Osborne Road, Sheffield…

Transgender Equality in Service Provision – Conference Report