Set up by a group of nurses from different countries, the European HIV Nursing Network (EHNN) aims to work across all regions of Europe, providing and sharing resources, information and support for nurses working in HIV and sexual health.;

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I recently visited the Blanche Heriot Unit of St Peter’s Hospital in Chertsey, Surrey. The clinic staff had kindly agreed for me to take some photographs in the clinic, for us to use to illustrate content on aidsmap and in our information materials (you can see some of these in the slideshow below). I was met by Shirley Cumming, the clinic administrator, on a morning when the clinic was closed to the public; she showed me around and introduced me to the other staff.;

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Oh yes, that’s right, we’re aiming high! We currently have over 900 followers on our NAM Facebook page, and we are absolutely delighted! Facebook is a fantastic way to find out about our new resources, read about what we’re working on, hear the latest news and be introduced to new members of our team. We love that so many of you get involved in NAM’s work through Facebook, commenting and ‘liking’ our posts, and we’re proud of our following – which is why we want to make it bigger! Can you help?;

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My name is Funmi Akinpelu, and I have just recently joined NAM as the Communities Engagement Officer covering for Jackie Ayugi De Masi while she is on maternity leave. My role at NAM is going to involve: Building strong relationships with African community organisations in London. Introducing and distributing NAM’s range of HIV treatment information resources. Listening and learning from staff in community organisations about the information and support needs of their service users. Getting feedback on NAM resources and learning how we can improve, adapt and develop resources to support Africans living with HIV. Working with the editorial team at NAM to make sure the expertise and knowledge shared by the community are used effectively in patient information resources.;

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It all started with Liberia. I had just finished reading an article about Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Africa’s first female president and I was curious to find out a bit more about her country, or, to be more specific, to find out about Liberia’s HIV epidemic.;

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