The Selby Trust, in partnership with Embrace UK with funding from Gilead Sciences Inc, is working on a HIV prevention programme. As part of the programme, we are providing FREE basic training on HIV/AIDS awareness and knowledge that will be taking place online this summer.
HIV prevention programme list of events.
Please register for our Basic HIV/AIDS training here.
Analysis of the local evidence base following community engagement
work to explore the understanding of, and barriers to cervical screening
in women living in Haringey, specifically Bounds Green, Wood Green, Woodside, White Hart Lane, Tottenham and Northumberland areas, October 2020 – February 2021.
Improving Participation Rates of Cervical Screening in Haringey.
Embrace UK sexual health services use a holistic and friendly approach for all. Our sexual health services are monitored to maintain high standard professional and ethical qualities. We follow the standards set by the Public Health England (PHE), British HIV Association (BHIVA), British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) (BASHH), The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), Haringey Council Public Health.
- All people residing and working in Haringey.
- Young people and adults, both men and women.
- All LGBT/ MSM groups.
- All faith groups.
- New arrivals including migrants, refugees and asylum seekers.
- Reliable and up-to-date information on sexual health promotion including advice on accessing services.
- Our sexual health services are culturally and linguistically diverse.
- Free, fast and confidential HIV testing.
- Free Chlamydia/Gonorrhoea testing/screening.
- Free Condom/Femidom distribution including demonstration.
- C-Card registration for youngsters between the age of 16 – 24 for a London-wide free condom/contraception services.
- ‘Livewell’ Starter pack services – a free condom pack for over 25s Haringey residents.
- Comprehensive support services for HIV affected clients.
- Special support for newly diagnosed pregnant women including a monthly peer support group.
- Provision of written information on Sexually Transmitted Infection (STIs) including HIV.
- Proper referral and signposting for relevant services, such as LARC and STIs Treatment.
- Information on Healthy Living Pharmacies (HLP) that take part in the promotion of good sexual health in Haringey.
Embrace UK provides sexual health services at the primary and secondary levels. Services are provided to residents of Haringey aged 16 and over. Young people under 16 are signposted to the relevant sexual health services.
The aim of primary prevention is to promote safer sex practices and minimise onward transmission of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) including Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
The promotion of safer sex practice requires joint work between service providers and service users that leads to voluntary STIs screening and testing.
Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea are sexually transmitted infections (STIs) caused by bacteria. Both are treatable and curable if tested at the early stage.
Unprotected sex is the main means to get infected with Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea. The advice is always to use a condom.
Chlamydia is one of the most common STIs in the UK and locally in Haringey. It easily passes on during sex. Most people don’t know they have it as they don’t experience any symptoms. That means people who are infected can pass the infection to another person or to a partner.
Gonorrhoea is another common STI caused by bacteria. It is curable if treated early. If left untreated it can lead to some serious health problems.
The screening for both Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea is simple. It is just a urine test. A laboratory test can confirm whether you have it or not. Results are then delivered to a client confidentially.
POCT is a Rapid HIV Test in the community conducted in less than ten minutes. Pre- and post test discussion with an individual is part of the process for more understanding about the importance of testing. The Rapid HIV Test is very confidential and is carried out strictly with the NHS professional ethics. Our POCT testing now also includes a syphilis test from the same finger prick blood sample.
Embrace UK’s HIV testing and other STIs screening time-table*:
Provision of a C-Card for the under 25s is one of the services available. The C-card allows the holder to access free condom from specific pharmacies and outlets in London.
The C-Card registration and free condom service is available at all outreach venues and the Embrace UK office during working hours.
Public Health Haringey has a free condom distribution scheme for residents aged 25 and over. Information on how to access this service can be obtained at all outreach venues and Embrace UK Office during working hours.
To find out more about other sexual health services in Haringey click HERE.
Printable version of Sexual Health flyer.
The secondary HIV prevention services are for People Living with HIV (PLWH) including newly diagnosed pregnant women. Two of the HIV prevention programmes are:
Community Support Services are support services for PLWH for Haringey and Enfield residents.
The support is tailored towards raising awareness about HIV through education to empower and equip them with the skills they require to access information and services. This possibly can help them to live a healthy and positive life in the community and fight against stigma and discrimination.
Embrace UK’s staff work with consultants, nurses and midwives at the North Middlesex University Hospital.
Some of the day-to-day practical support services provided are:
- Emotional support
- Disclosure support
- Treatment adherence
- Relationship issues
- Partner/Child testing
- Hardship Fund
- Housing issues
- Referral and signposting
- Advocacy service
- Focus group discussion
- Peer support sessions
- Mentoring service
For information about Community Support Services, please contact Miriam Magezi directly on 0208 275 2754 (mobile: 07985 548969) or main-line: 020 8801 9224; Email: miriam@embraceuk.org. Alternatively, you can contact Mesfin Ali, the Health Services Manager direclty on 0208 275 4531 (mobile: 07985 510318) or email at mesfin@embraceuk.org.
The Newly Diagnosed pregnant women service is a special support and care during the pregnancy period. Working with consultants, nurses and midwives at the North Middlesex University Hospital, Embrace UK staff are supporting pregnant women in various forms depending on their needs.
Following the pregnancy period, there is a post-natal support at least for a year after delivery.
There is also a peer support group running once a month to provide safe and secure place for sharing life experiences and creating opportunities to learn.
Some of the practical services provided are:
- Emotional support
- Disclosure support
- Treatment adherence
- Relationship issues
- Partner/Child testing
- Hardship Fund
- Housing issues
- Referral and signposting
- Advocacy service
- Focus group discussion
- Peer support sessions
- Mentoring service
For Newly Diagnosed Pregnant Women Support Services, please contact Miriam Magezi directly on 0208 275 2754 (mobile: 07985 548969) or main-line: 020 8801 9224; Email: miriam@embraceuk.org. Alternatively, please contact Mesfin Ali, the Health Services Manager directly on 0208 275 4531 (mobile: 07985 510318) or email at mesfin@embraceuk.org.
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