Syphilis cases triple in Scotland
Syphilis and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
are increasing in Scotland and the rest of the UK, according to latest
figures. Syphilis rates in western Scotland have tripled since 1999 and
in England the number of people infected doubled between 1998 and 2000.
No condoms in Welsh schools
The Welsh Assembly has rejected moves to allow the distribution of free
condoms in schools. Instead they say they will leave it up to individual
school governors.
Midlands HIV testing campaign
People are being encouraged to take HIV tests after a rise in infections
in the East Midlands. Local health workers are advising people to be tested
and are also calling for more clinics in the region. The situation is
said to be particularly bad in the Mansfield area and is linked to unprotected
heterosexual sex.
THT moves in Leeds and
London
Lighthouse South London, formerly known as The Landmark, will be moving
from Tulse Hill this September to new offices at 14-15 Lower March, Waterloo.
For further information, call THT Direct on 0845 1221 200. Meanwhile THT
Yorkshire moved premises this August to 2 Oxford Place in Leeds, telephone
0113 236 4720.
Pos people in UK 'cope OK'
Most people living with HIV in Britain cope reasonably well with day-to-day
life, says a new survey. 'What do you need' - a study of over 1,800 people
in the UK - found that most people were 'fairly' or 'very' happy with
their ability to cope. Problem areas that often did trouble them included
sex and relationships, anxiety and depression, sleep, and employment issues.
To get the report, contact Sigma Research on 020 7737 6223 or www.sigmaresearch.org.uk
Thanks to Sigma
Talking of Sigma...our Readers Survey report last issue (PN
July) was entitled 'Thanks for being
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