ASSIST is a 3-year study funded by the NIHR to assess the impact of online self-sampling (OPSS) for STIs & HIV (assist-study.org/)

Joined March 2021
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Here's our latest news: bit.ly/3y1ThiB
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Looking forward to the @BritishHIVAssoc conference! @jogibbs76 will be presenting our findings from the HIV online testing cascade on Monday. Do join us!
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Presenting our analysis of @UKHSA surveillance data at @IUSTI_Europe in Malta - from our collaborative work with @sequence_digi
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Here's the latest on our conference presentations and student dissertations: bit.ly/3EVshSa
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Well done Nuria! What an excellent presentation at #BASHH2023👏on your analysis for ASSIST and @NatsalStudy. We're looking forward to the paper!
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Join us TODAY in the Hall at 12:30 to talk about online STI testing in Britain - who is accessing these services? #BASHH2023 @NatsalStudy @ASSIST_OPSS
This week we are giving you a sneak peak👀 into what Natsal is bringing to @BASHH_UK 🤩 🌟Nuria will be presenting about differences in who accesses online STI testing services in Britain - a key question of #equity in #DigitalHealth, #SexualHealth, and #STITesting @ASSIST_OPSS
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Here's an update from us with warm wishes for 2023: bit.ly/3WYKiX6
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*NEW* CROSS-STUDY COMMUNITY ADVISORY PANEL Involving patients and members of the public in our research has been SO enjoyable & impactful - we want to do more of it next year, with an exciting twist!
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ASSIST is looking into the impact of OPSS on health inequalities, access to care and clinical outcomes. We're very excited to publish our new paper on how and why we're doing this bmjopen.bmj.com/content/12/1…
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Here's our second ASSIST newsletter: bit.ly/3ROmKBR
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Thank you for joining us! Great discussion re. key considerations in sexual health care delivery & digital innovations. We’re left wanting to know more & prepared a quick summary of a few take-homes/learnings from the sessions @BASHH_UK #BASHH2022 RT & share yours too
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Thank you @DrJonWhite @cousins_darren @DewsnapClaire @jogibbs76 @claudiaestcourt @fionamburns Sara Day & Rona MacDonald for your presentations. @ASSIST_OPSS @NatsalStudy
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An excellent example of involving a diverse range of groups to inform service design and programmes. @BASHH_UK #BASHH2022 @ASSIST_OPSS @jogibbs76
Darren Cousins sharing a story from Cardiff & Vale NHS UHB - they're optmistic about the journey ahead & can draw on the London experience where appropriate. Also, important reflection on name change from 'Frisky Wales' to 'Sexual Health Wales' - words really do matter!
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Session now focusing on online remote testing services - including research and the experiences of the four UK nations. #BASHH2022
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22 Jun 2022
Partner notification from Northern Ireland - the data was presented at #BASHH2022 earlier in the week.
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22 Jun 2022
Northern Ireland plans for remote testing include a permanent service, online contraception, a dPN and a wider roll out.
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Darren Cousins sharing a story from Cardiff & Vale NHS UHB - they're optmistic about the journey ahead & can draw on the London experience where appropriate. Also, important reflection on name change from 'Frisky Wales' to 'Sexual Health Wales' - words really do matter!
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…Rona MacDonald bringing out many positives designing a once-for-Scotland model but key decisions needed on labs, logistics and funding additional currently unmet need. John White’s N Ireland data shows OPSS pulls in people not attending clinics.
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Online testing talks highlight weaknesses in commissioning new STI testing pathways across all devolved nations compared to the >1.2 million postal tests already returned in SHL’s London service.
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@DrJonWhite brilliant presentation! Thank you.
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