Solent NHS Trust have launched a free PrEP training toolkit for healthcare professionals
Written by AlisonFreemantle on Wednesday 2nd March 2022
This training is aimed at anyone who works with or speaks to people who might benefit from using PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV)
Solent have joined up with Terrance Higgins Trust to develop this resource for professionals in Hampshire, Portsmouth, Southampton and Isle of Wight.
The 30 minute recorded webinar, available on demand covers:
- What is the current situation with HIV in the UK?
- What is PrEP?
- Who is PrEP for?
- What happens before starting PrEP?
- What happens while taking PrEP?
- How is PrEP taken?
- Other risk indicators
- Frequently asked questions
To access the webinar and other PrEP Protects campaign resources please visit:
What is PrEP?
PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis against HIV) is a pill that protects from HIV. It can be used by people who are HIV negative but at high risk of HIV to dramatically reduce their chance of catching HIV. It is a course of tablets that are either taken before and after sex OR taken daily to cover unplanned sexual activity. In short, PrEP is a pill that stops someone getting HIV.
PrEP Summary of Product Characteristics:
