As a national advisory body on HIV treatment and care, BHIVA has produced advisory and guidance papers on health policy related to HIV treatment and care as well as responses to government consultation requests, often in association with other organisations.
Time to test for HIV: Expanding HIV testing in healthcare and community services in England
Final report, 2011. This work was carried out with the support of a grant from the Department of Health.
Standards for psychological support for adults living with HIV
This document sets out standards for psychological support which should be available for all adults living with HIV in the UK.
Early testing saves lives: HIV is a public health priority
Read the Halve It White Paper, supported by BHIVA.
Comments on the NHS White Paper - 'Equity and Excellence: Liberating the NHS'
Letter from the Chair of the British HIV Association (BHIVA), Dr Ian Williams.
Detention and removal of people living with HIV (2009)
In association with National AIDS Trust.
Don't Forget the Children’: Guidance for the HIV testing of children with HIV- positive parents (2009)
In association with Childrens HIV Association (CHIVA).
Disturbing Symptoms 7: How commissioners managed sexual health and HIV in 2008 and how specialist clinicians viewed their progress (2009)
Published by THT, supported by BHIVA - Available to BHIVA Members only.
Crown Prosecution service (2006)
BHIVA reply to the Crown Prosecution Service draft policy for prosecuting cases involving sexual transmission of infections which cause grievous bodily harm.
Department Health consultation on disclosure (2006)
BHIVA reply to Department of Health policy consultation on confidentiality and disclosure of patient information: HIV and sexually transmitted infections.
HIV transmission, the law and the work of the clinical team (2006)
In association with BASHH, THT and the African HIV policy network.
NASS policy bulletin: Dispersing asylum seekers with healthcare needs (2005)
BHIVA response to NASS consultation request.
The case for including sexual & reproductive health and HIV as a central part of the Public Health
White Paper produced by: British Association for HIV & Sexual Health, British HIV Association, Brook, FPA, Faculty of Reproductive & Sexual Health, Medical Foundation for AIDS & Sexual Health, National AIDS Trust, Terrence Higgins Trust.