HIV &...Antivaxxers Part 1

The HIV Podcast is back for 2024 with a stonker of an episode! When it opened it was the worlds largest centre for people living with HIV. Their pioneering, patient centred, approach to HIV care helped thousands - at one point around 2,000 people a week! If you haven't guessed yet, this week Sarah and Jess are talking about London Lighthouse. Get in touch with us or send your podcast intros to us:DM on instagram @TheHIVPodcast07727666791office@tvps.org.ukSourcesLondon Lighthouse - WikipediaFight for survival | | The GuardianLighthouse West London | Cindex (camden.gov.uk)MayDay Radio | London Lighthouse (maydayrooms.org)Terrence Higgins Trust (rbkc.gov.uk)London Lighthouse (Hansard, 19 June 1998) (parliament.uk)Christopher Spence CBE | Guardian Public Service Awards | The GuardianINTERVIEW / The lives and deaths of Christopher Spence: He has been many things to many people. Then something happened to a close friend that focused him on one clear goal | The Independent | The IndependentObituary: The Revd Andrew Henderson (churchtimes.co.uk)John Shine obituary | Aids and HIV | The GuardianHeritage blog: AIDS and the Hospice | St Helena HospiceMY BACKGROUND (johnshine.co.uk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12 Jan 202445min

Join Sarah and Jess for an end of year special episode of The HIV Podcast! They have their usual bonkers chat while taking a look back over a very eventful year! A huge thank you to everyone that has supported us - we just couldn't do this without you!Podbible Listeners Choice AwardsClick through the categories until you come to the 'Oh My Pod' section and enter The HIV Podcast!POD BIBLE LISTENER POLLS 2023 - VOTE NOW! | POD BIBLE (podbiblemag.com)Voting closes on 31st December 2023To send us you 'Welcome to The HIV Podcast' intro, voice note it to 07727666791 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 Des 202336min

You may remember a while back we dedicated an episode to finding links between HIV and chocolate. Well this week, Sarah has undertaken the task of trying to link one of Jess's loves, crisps, to HIV.....and this, is how the Gary Lineker episode was born!Podbible Listeners Choice AwardsClick through the categories until you come to the 'Oh My Pod' section and enter The HIV Podcast!POD BIBLE LISTENER POLLS 2023 - VOTE NOW! | POD BIBLE (podbiblemag.com)Voting closes on 31st December 2023To send us you 'Welcome to The HIV Podcast' intro, voice note it to 07727666791Sourceshttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/sportsnews/article-7499239/Gary-Lineker-frightened-thought-AIDS-1988-Euros.htmlhttps://m.allfootballapp.com/news/EPL/Lineker-frightened-himself-with-thought-that-he-had-AIDS-during-1988-Euros/1818154https://metro.co.uk/2019/09/15/gary-lineker-leads-support-gareth-thomas-celebrity-big-brother-star-reveals-hiv-diagnosis-10745500/https://metro.co.uk/2015/04/03/gary-lineker-calls-nigel-farage-a-dk-after-his-comments-on-hiv-5133953/https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/eu-referendum-nigel-farage-andrew-marr-brexit-ukip-vote-leave-immigration-migrants-hiv-ban-from-uk-a7077716.htmlGary Lineker - WikipediaCRISPR and HIV: New technique in human blood unveils potential paths toward cure - Northwestern NowGary Lineker hits out at 18 months of 'hell' second refugee he took in endured in Home Office system | Daily Mail Online Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

22 Des 202323min

Join Sarah and Jess as they take a look at the amazing amount that Madonna has done, and continues to do, for the positive community. This goes way beyond just fundraising and includes some truly remarkable HIV awareness raising tactics. Podbible Listeners Choice AwardsClick through the categories until you come to the 'Oh My Pod' section and enter The HIV Podcast!POD BIBLE LISTENER POLLS 2023 - VOTE NOW! | POD BIBLE (podbiblemag.com)Voting closes on 31st December 2023Sourceshttps://www.thepinknews.com/2022/02/09/madonna-hiv-aids-activism-interview-jonathan-ross/https://www.poz.com/blog/madonna-heartfelt-tribute-celebration-hiv-aids-communityMartin Burgoyne - Wikipediahttps://www.hivplusmag.com/people/2018/8/16/remembering-madonnas-facts-about-aids#toggle-gdprMadonna gracefully replies to rumours she had HIV in throwback video (thepinknews.com)Philanthropy and activism of Madonna - Wikipedia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

15 Des 202338min

Bug chasing - urban myth or dark reality? This week Sarah and Jess turn the spotlight on 'bug chasing', one of the terms given to people actively trying to contract HIV. They also discuss how Sarah would make an amazing cleaner at a sex party and celebrate reaching listeners in 175 countries!Vote for us in the Podbible listeners choice awards! POD BIBLE LISTENER POLLS 2023 - VOTE NOW! | POD BIBLE (podbiblemag.com)SourcesBug chasing and gift giving: the potential for HIV transmission among barebackers on the internet - PubMed (nih.gov)Bugchasing - WikipediaThe Gift (2003 film) - WikipediaBBC NEWS | Health | HIV 'bug chasers': Fantasy or fact?Exploring HIV ‘Bugchasing’ And ‘Gift-Giving’ Amongst Men Who Have Sex With Men: A Social Cure/Social Curse Approach | Nottingham Trent UniversityThe Gift | Documentary HeavenDo some people really want to get HIV? I spoke to 'bug chasers' around the world to find out (yahoo.com) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

8 Des 202343min

It's World AIDS Day! Today we have a very special episode that features voice notes sent in by our listeners giving their thoughts and advice around HIV disclosure and Sarah and Jess almost get through an entire episode without getting completely sidetracked.....almost...Huge thank you to everyone that sent us a voice note!This episode is sponsored by OraQuickOraQuick HIV Self-Test gives you more control, allowing you to test yourself accurately anytime, anywhere, using an oral fluid sample. No blood, no needles, just results in 20 minutes. OraQuick is easy, painless, proven and private. Available from Terrence Higgins Trust, Superdrug, Amazon and pharmacies throughout the UK.Additional information on uk.oraquick.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1 Des 202336min

In part 2 of this pair of episodes looking at the aim to reach zero new HIV transmissions by 2030, Sarah and Jess take a more in-depth look at the main objectives of 'prevent, test, treat and retain'...and as always, they've got thoughts!SourcesTowards Zero: the HIV Action Plan for England - 2022 to 2025 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

24 Nov 202334min

There's a lot of talk about 2030 in the HIV sector, but what does it mean? Well today Sarah and Jess look at exactly what we mean when we are referencing HIV and 2030 and if the aims set out by the Government are achievable! There's lots to discuss, so this one is a two-parter!SourcesTowards Zero: the HIV Action Plan for England - 2022 to 2025 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

17 Nov 202337min