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Europe's busiest sexual health, contraception and HIV care clinic in the heart of Soho, London | “The Beyoncé of Sexual Health Clinics" (QX Magazine, Nov 2019)

Soho, London
Joined January 2012
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@56deanstreet
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4 years
Fewer hook-ups during lockdown means much less chance of a recent HIV infection that could be missed when you test So there’s NEVER been a better #timetotest We might not get this opportunity again - so order a home kit now. And tell your friends!
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@56deanstreet
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⚡️MONKEPOX VACCINE UPDATE⚡️ Today we gave our 2500th vaccine for monkeypox 👊 We're working really hard to deliver the vaccine as fast as we can to these who need it while keeping our other sexual health and HIV services running
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@56deanstreet
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We are delighted to announce... FREE PREP HAS ARRIVED! PrEP is a powerful tool that protects against HIV. Now we can provide it for free on the NHS to those who need it Find out whether you need PrEP and how to get it here:
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@56deanstreet
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3 years
Because sex isn’t always planned and you might not have your PrEP at hand… we’ve made these handy key fobs. There’s space for a double dose to quickstart 2 HOURS OR MORE before anal sex for rapid protection Pick one up FREE from our ground floor reception #PrEPped4Summer 😎
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@56deanstreet
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5 years
Let's end HIV transmission for good. We're determined to achieve an AIDS free generation. Dean Street launches 'Generation ZERO' #planzero
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3 years
PrEP protects from HIV but many young people don’t know about it and are catching HIV as a result For #PrEPAwarenessWeek anyone can walk into Dean Street Express with no appointment & start PrEP for FREE Or visit to find your nearest clinic #GetOnPrEP
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@56deanstreet
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7 years
HIV diagnoses have now dropped by 80% at Dean Street. Same number of tests (orange line) London, we can get to ZERO.
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@56deanstreet
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3 years
80% fall in HIV diagnoses. Research with Public Health England demonstrates the success of the Dean Street model. Read this month’s HIV Medicine.
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@56deanstreet
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2 years
Some good news. For the first time in 4 months, no new weekly monkeypox cases have been recorded in London!
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@56deanstreet
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3 years
Soho is coming back to life... and we’re delighted to see it! 🌈
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@56deanstreet
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8 years
HIV diagnoses at Dean Street fell by 40% in 2016. Condoms, PrEP, Early diagnosis, Immediate treatment, sexual wellbeing therapies. #EndHIV
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@56deanstreet
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4 years
So proud of our team. Off to the wards and ExCel Centre. We're still here for you London Call us before attending 020 3315 9500 (Archive photo)
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@56deanstreet
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3 years
PrEP protects from HIV. That's why we've put it on our front door.
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Brilliant news! New HIV infections have fallen by 73% among gay and bisexual men in the UK since 2014 🌈 We won't take our foot off the accelerator until we get to ZERO. We know what works: ➡️ Frequent testing ➡️ Condoms ➡️ PrEP ➡️ PEP ➡️ UequalsU
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@56deanstreet
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3 years
We just hit 20,000 PrEP users! That’s 20,000 people at high risk of getting HIV who are now protected Thanks to ALL OF YOU for helping us reach this milestone and playing your part to reach ZERO new HIV infections PrEP is free on the NHS for ANYONE who needs it #PrEPped4Summer
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@56deanstreet
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Today we signed up our 15,000th person to NHS PrEP. That’s 15,000 more people protected against HIV. And counting. PrEP is a powerful tool to beat HIV and we want everyone who needs it to know it’s now free on the NHS Find out more:
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3 years
Today is #TransDayofRemembrance and we remember and mourn those who have lost their lives to transphobic violence and hatred. We stand in solidarity with our trans & gender diverse siblings against anti-trans rhetoric, prejudice and abuse today and every day #TDOR2021
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Loving our new Rainbow postbox on Dean Street ready for Pride in London ! Thank you Royal Mail ❤️🏳️‍🌈❤️
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7 years
Announcing 'Dean Street PrEP Shop'. All our PrEP Impact trial places have gone. Hundreds of people still ask us about PrEP every week. So, now you can buy it from us. £55 per 30 tablets of generic #PrEP . Find out how it works at #EndingHIV
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3 years
It’s #InternationalSexWorkersDay and we’d like to say a huge THANK YOU to all the sex workers who have supported us Your tireless advocacy for our PrEP, HIV testing and STI awareness campaigns has been incredible for our community Thank you for choosing us 🙏🌈
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@56deanstreet
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Happy #PrideInLondon from all of us! 🖤🤎♥️🧡💛💚💙💜
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@56deanstreet
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4 years
Wishing all our bi+ friends and their allies a very happy #BiVisibilityDay ! ❤️Not a phase 💜Not a relationship status 💙Always part of the LGBTQI+ family
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@56deanstreet
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Over half of those testing HIV positive at our service don't speak English as a first language. That's why non-English speakers can now walk in without an appointment and our website is now available in 10 languages.
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@56deanstreet
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2 years
We just got better connected! We're on the new Elizabeth Line Check out the Dean Street exit
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@56deanstreet
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4 years
Some fantastic health news. NHS England to fund HIV PrEP No cap on numbers.
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3 years
The sun is out in Soho and we’re feeling the #Pride month mood...
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3 years
Yaaaaay !!! We won 'Gold' in the healthcare category at last night's Transform Awards. Check out out our award winning new look website
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@56deanstreet
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4 years
Happy Easter to all of our team working on the wards today. It’s not the same at Dean Street without you! #COVIDPride
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3 years
For #PrEPAwarenessWeek our annual #WorldAIDSDay HIV testing event at G.A.Y. this year has a special twist. You can start PrEP too! We’ll be there 2 till 8pm on 1st December 2021 - just drop in and say hello 👋 Tell everyone who needs to know!📣 #GetOnPrEP
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@56deanstreet
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2 years
We're delighted to announce Nicolo and Franki as permanent members of our consultant team. We couldn't be happier to welcome you on board!
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@56deanstreet
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3 years
Sexual health services are essential. The last 12 months have been challenging but we’re hugely proud of what our team has achieved, both those redeployed to provide emergency medical care and those who kept the show running at Dean St. We are still here for you London 😷😘
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@56deanstreet
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7 years
We just started our 500th person on NHS PrEP: come on London. We can get our HIV infection rates down to zero.
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@56deanstreet
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5 years
HOT OFF THE PRESS... We've just published our recent data showing that new HIV diagnoses at Dean St are falling - but not in the youngest gay and bi men. That's why we're offering free #PrEP to the under 25s #GenerationZero
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@56deanstreet
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3 years
Great news. Alan Turing was persecuted for his sexuality. Now this gay computing hero is on the £50 note
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@56deanstreet
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2 years
There have been over 1000 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the UK. Most cases are in London. Help stop the spread - be alert to any new rash, blisters or swollen glands. Contact your nearest sexual health clinic or NHS 111 if you're worried.
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4 years
An important message to all gay men in England. Lockdown is an opportunity for us to finally beat HIV. Now is the perfect time to order a home HIV test.
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4 years
#HIVTestWeek 2021 is here! Regular testing is key to stopping HIV getting passed on. So by testing for HIV you’re doing your bit to end new HIV Infections for good. One finger prick is all it takes. If you’ve never tested before, this is the week to do it!
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So many people worked hard to get us PrEP. Prof Sheena McCormack advocated for PrEP from the start and had a leading role on the PROUD and IMPACT studies. We wouldn't be here today without you Sheena. Thank you.
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TOMORROW! Weds 1st December 2-8pm We’ll be at G-A-Y bar for our annual HIV testing marathon where this year you can start PrEP then and there 💊 Just drop in! 👋 #PrEPAwarenessWeek #GetOnPrEP
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2 years
Monkeypox is affecting gay men in London. We’re running at reduced capacity. Please don’t walk in without calling us first. More info about monkeypox here
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56 Dean Street
4 years
Today is #IntersexAwarenessDay . We’ve teamed up with @lgbtfriend and @InterWednesday and throughout the day we’ll be dedicating our social media channels to intersex awareness - hopefully busting some myths along the way. Follow this thread for updates.
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@56deanstreet
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2 years
⚡️MONKEYPOX VACCINE UPDATE⚡️ We're sorry that we are currently unable to offer new monkeypox vaccine appointments in August due to vaccine supply Those with an existing, booked appointment in August will receive their vaccine as planned
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@56deanstreet
56 Dean Street
4 years
This year #WorldAIDSDay feels very different.  We invite you to explore a special digital archive created by members of our clinic team and dedicated to those who fought for all that has been achieved today, when HIV was a very different condition
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@56deanstreet
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5 years
We want to thank these two champions; between the two of them, Taofique and Kayden raised over £3000 for 56 Dean Street yesterday, by running in the World AIDS Day Red Run at Victoria Park. Thanks Kayden, thanks Taofique. ❤️❤️ @KaydenGrayXXX @Taofiquefolarin
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@56deanstreet
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4 years
80% drop Gonorrhoea and PEP. COVID-19 is changing London’s sex life.
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@56deanstreet
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4 years
Our latest research on PEP attendances has been published in @HIV_Medicine ➡️ Attending for emergency PEP can highlight a need for PrEP thereafter ➡️ Almost half our PEP recipients came back to start PrEP ➡️ In PrEP users, running out was the most common reason for needing PEP
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3 years
We’re nearing the end of the first #PrEPAwarenessWeek - it’s been a blast! And it seems like the right time to announce that we’ve now signed up 25,000 people to NHS PrEP. That’s 25,000 protected against HIV We won’t stop until everyone who needs PrEP can access it #GetOnPrEP
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@56deanstreet
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We’re so delighted that our Dr Alan McOwan has just received his Outstanding Achievement award at #BASHH2023 🏆 Alan co-founded 56 Dean St & led our service for over a decade where he introduced rapid STI diagnostics & low cost PrEP before it was available on the NHS (1/2)
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@56deanstreet
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Happy New Year and lots of love from all of us at Dean Street 💙 May 2021 bring you joy, happiness and peace 😘
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@56deanstreet
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4 years
Really helpful #coronavirus advice for people with HIV from the @BritishHIVAssoc ➡️ Those with undetectable viral load and good CD4 don’t have “weakened immune system” ➡️ Supplies of HIV meds not affected ➡️ Continue your meds at the usual dose
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4 years
We’re deeply saddened by the death of Timothy Ray Brown, aka “The Berlin Patient” Timothy’s story keeps hopes alive for a cure one day for all those living with HIV “I did not want to be the only person in the world cured of HIV; I wanted other HIV+ patients to join my club”
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This is the 1st #WorldAIDSDay when PrEP has been available for free from the NHS for those who need it. We're delighted that over 12,500 people have signed up for free PrEP at 56 Dean St. This is a major step in getting to zero new HIV infections ♥️ 👇👇
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@56deanstreet
56 Dean Street
3 years
PrEP Appeal - Please help People with kidney problems can’t take standard PrEP. The alternative isn’t available on the NHS. Your donation will provide HIV protection for those who can't afford to pay.
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@56deanstreet
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3 years
Today we said goodbye to our dear colleague and friend Em who passed away suddenly last month. She was a formidable woman with a big heart who brought warmth and style to our clinic where she worked for over 10 years as our Support Services Manager. We miss you Em 💖💖💖
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@56deanstreet
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4 years
Want to start PrEP but can't afford to buy it? We've just released 500 IMPACT Study places. Recruitment closes on July 12th Booking details on this link
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@56deanstreet
56 Dean Street
4 years
Thank you @SeanBoy_Uk for helping us tell everyone that PrEP is now AVAILABLE FOR FREE in England! This means that more people can get the treatment they need to prevent HIV More info 👉
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@56deanstreet
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3 years
That's a wrap - thank you to everyone who took part in #PrEPAwarenessWeek Here are some of our amazing team who are tireless advocates for PrEP every day Let’s keep the momentum to make sure all who need PrEP know it’s here & it’s free. Together we can beat HIV #getonprep
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@56deanstreet
56 Dean Street
7 years
We are now open for PrEP Impact. To find out how to access NHS PrEP at Dean Street please visit
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@56deanstreet
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7 years
Today is World Mental Health Day; Be the person that your friend can confide in about their struggles.
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4 years
There is a gay community.... and it’s taking action. We’re beating HIV by all testing during lockdown.
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5 years
Huge thanks to the incredibly talented and lovely @willyoung for being the voice of our #PlanZero campaign animation - can’t wait to see the end result!
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@56deanstreet
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⚡️Monkeypox Vaccine Programme update⚡️ (1/2) We are actively contacting all our patients who are eligible for vaccination and doing everything we can to see all as quickly as possible. Thank you for your continued patience as we do so 🙏
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@56deanstreet
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6 years
Breaking news.... European court recommended today that unbranded PrEP should be allowed to be prescribed in England without threat of legal action. Dean Street PrEP Shop can remain open while English courts decide how to respond.
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@56deanstreet
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6 years
We are delighted and very proud to have received the @PrideInLondon ‘Special Recognition Award’ for our participation & consistent support of Pride and the LGBT community! Thank you so much.🌈🌈❤️🧡💛💚💙💜🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈
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@56deanstreet
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3 years
HIV has changed and everyone needs to know. That's why we're supporting the #RespectMyHIV campaign It's time to challenge ignorance and smash stigma. Join the #RespectMyHIV demo starting Parliament Sq, London, 14:30 on 30th October! @life4meplus
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Thank you @BBCNews for highlighting how PrEP has been a game changer in stopping HIV transmission in London. We also need to work towards ending inequalities in access & uptake #PrEPAwarenessWeek2023
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4 years
A message to her fellow Geordies From Dr Tara Suchak in lockdown Come back soon Tara, we miss you! @EyesOpenHIV
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8 years
We're so proud! 56 Dean Street's loved manager Leigh Chislett has won a @BoyzMagazine award for outstanding contribution to our community.
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What a delight that the sun is shining and the flowers are in bloom for London Trans+ Pride today! Wishing all our trans and non binary siblings a day of positivity, solidarity and hope ~🏳️‍⚧️💙🌸🤍🌸💙🏳️‍⚧️~ #TransRightsAreHumanRights
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@56deanstreet
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4 years
It’s with a sad heart we inform you that our wonderful volunteer Errol Meyers has died He worked in our HIV service for over 30 years and was integral in our clinic’s move to Soho and its future success He was modest, kind and loved working at Dean St - we’ll really miss him 💙
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@56deanstreet
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5 years
We've run out of PrEP IMPACT places. Please help us offer free PrEP to under 25yrs Help Kayden raise money for those who can't afford to buy it.
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@56deanstreet
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Updated #coronavirus advice from @BritishHIVAssoc ➡️CD4 under 50: follow *shielding* for very vulnerable ➡️CD4 under 200/detectable viral load/not on ART: follow *social distancing* stringently ➡️CD4 over 200 and undetectable viral load: follow *social distancing* as for public
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Up for beating COVID and HIV in one go? 💪👊 In partnership with @NHSEnglandLDN we’ll be at HEAVEN nightclub this Sunday from 12-9pm offering FREE PrEP along with your 1st or 2nd Pfizer jab 💉 Book here …or walk in on the day #PrEPped4Summer
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A high profile sportsman revealing his status will help so many people struggling with their diagnosis! Ex-Wales rugby captain Gareth Thomas reveals he has HIV
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@56deanstreet
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5 years
“The Beyoncé of sexual health clinics” according to @QXMagazine - we love that, thank you very much! 😇😇
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"There’s something happening in London that is completely unacceptable. The youngest members of our community are still catching HIV. We have the tools to beat this virus. There’s no reason to let another generation be affected." Alan McOwan, @BoyzMagazine
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@56deanstreet
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PrEP Shop dispensed 24,646 packs in 2019 !!! Aged under 25yrs? We'll get you free or subsidized HIV PrEP if money is tight. Ask us about 'Generation ZERO' funding
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Breaking; @PHE_uk 04/09/18 The number of gay &bi men newly diagnosed with HIV in London dropped by 41%, from 1,378 in 2015 to 811 in 2017. Previously, diagnoses among gay and bisexual men had been increasing year on year. Let’s do this London... Plan Zero
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3 years
We remember the victims of the Admiral Duncan bombing 22 years ago today. The online remembrance service begins at 6pm tonight - join via the link below 💙🌈
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Leigh, Theresa and Ilias have gathered historical articles and images of the time alongside testimony of healthcare workers, patients and others affected by the HIV epidemic.  Today we explore the first phase of their journey: “Under Attack” #WorldAIDSDay
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@56deanstreet
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This is wonderful news. Congratulations to all who worked hard to achieve this
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4 years
We’re on the BBC News channel! Watch Dr Alan McOwan explain how lockdown can help us ‘clobber’ HIV
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@56deanstreet
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4 years
We've had a virtual make-over! 💅 Our brand new website features lots of resources and features for happier, safer sexual health. Inspired by the diversity of the #56DeanStreet community, we hope you'll like it as much as we do. Check it out here:
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@56deanstreet
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2 years
If you’re a gay or bi man in London, please call us on 02033155656 if you are experiencing any symptoms like these A clinician will call you back, provide advice and arrange testing if you need it Our phonelines reopen at 8am tomorrow (Monday) #monkeypox
@UKHSA
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We continue to investigate cases of monkeypox in England. Anyone with unusual rashes or lesions on any part of their body, especially their genitalia, should contact NHS 111 or call a sexual health service if they have concerns. Read more:
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Many of us have struggled with our mental health over the last 5 months. We've updated our website to include advice, support and resources around mental health and well-being
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Now streaming on Amazon PRIME. Search ‘The Grass is Always Grindr’ Our TV drama about life and love on London’s party scene. The titles ran and we were sucked straight back in!
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@56deanstreet
56 Dean Street
1 year
There is still time to get your M-pox vaccine! M-pox hasn't gone away. If you haven't had your first dose or you're still waiting for your second, book these now🌈 We've added extra appointments you can book online here 👇👇
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We're fully open during Tier 3. PrEP, PEP, HIV and STI testing and treatment. Emergency contraception, coils, implants We're still here for you London
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We can create #GenerationZERO but many young gay men can't afford to buy PrEP. For every 20 people HIV testing at G-A-Y Bar today we'll get a years free supply for someone unable to pay. Come join us 12-8pm Old Compton Street Soho.
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Let's end HIV transmission for good. We're determined to achieve an AIDS free generation. Dean Street launches 'Generation ZERO' #planzero
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New data from @PHE_uk show a steady fall in new HIV diagnoses driven by the decrease in gay and bisexual men in London. Let's keep our foot on the accelerator to get to zero #PlanZero
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The memorial service for the bombing of the Admiral Duncan pub (30.4.1999) #OldComptonStreet takes place on Monday 30th April in St Anne's Churchyard, Wardour Street at 6.30pm. Meet either @admiral_duncan at 6pm to leave at 6.15pm or in the Churchyard.
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Labour MP Lloyd Russell-Moyle has announced he is HIV+ve during a speech in the House of Commons, the only current sitting MP to disclose he is living with HIV This is another welcome move in raising awareness and combating stigma. Huge respect to this MP!
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@56deanstreet
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We're still here for you London. Urgent advice & repeat prescriptions by phone. 020 3315 5656 (Sexual Health) 020 3315 9500 (HIV Dean Street/Kobler/10HB only)
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PrEP IMPACT trial – Important message We can help if your study clinic has closed Contact us if you have under 2 weeks of meds left. Details on the link' We're still here for you London
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