SSHA Resources & Links
Find the Official SSHA Manual and Competency Framework for Sexual Health Advisers as PDF downloads, plus links to key partner websites that are useful for any working SHA.
SSHA Resources
The SSHA Manual for Sexual Health Advisers
The Department of Health has provided funding to the Society for Sexual Health Advisers (SSHA) to assist them in the production of this manual. It is presented in PDF format.
Copyright © Society of Sexual Health Advisers 2004. This publication is copyright but may be freely reproduced for the purpose of providing sexual health promotion and care.
- SSHA Manual for Sexual Health Advisers (PDF, 1.91mb)
Competency Framework for Sexual Health Advisers
This document sets out a competency framework for sexual health advisors (HAs) and is intended for use in healthcare settings where sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are managed.
The framework aims to support individuals, services, managers and commissioners in the delivery and commissioning of high quality sexual health services and is applicable for use in the United Kingdom (UK) and the Republic of Ireland.
SSHA Links
Here are some national organisations and resources that many SHAs will find helpful. This is not an exhaustive list so please do let us know of other organisations that you feel would be useful to add.
- BASHH – British Association for Sexual Health and HIV
- BHIVA – the leading UK association representing professionals in HIV care
- NHIVNA – The National HIV Nurses Association
- Terrence Higgins Trust
- HVA – Herpes Viruses Association
- UKHSA – UK Health Security Agency
- UNITE – Unite The Union
- AIDSMAP
- People Living with HIV Stigma Index
- Positively UK
- Chiva – children and young adults living with HIV
- Fast-Track Cities
- HIV Pharmacy Association (HIVPA)
- HIV i-Base
- IAPAC (International Association of Providers of AIDS Care)
- African HIV Policy Network (AHPN)
- Sophia Forum