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What is the legacy of the AIDS epidemic on aging gay and bisexual men? What do we carry with us, and what do we want other people to know? In this unmissable episode, Dr. David Woodhead tells Dr. Simon Fox all about his research into the AIDS epidemic of the 1980s and 1990s. Together, they discuss resilience, unsung trans and lesbian heroes, chem sex, aging with HIV, and being a survivor. This is an emotional and poignant episode for every listener interested in what shaped our LGBTQ+ communities, where we are now, and where we’re going. Don’t miss it!

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What is mpox? What is shigella? And is gonorrhoea really resistant to antibiotics? In this standalone episode, Dr. Simon Fox and David Freeman Powell bust myths and check the facts about sexually transmitted infections and associated conditions. Along the way, expect to learn about the interesting history of STIs and all about syphilis, chlamydia, and genital warts! This episode is essential for anyone who needs evidence-based information on STIs.

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Simon, James, and John chat about their own experiences with social care, from disjointed services to stretched carers and dirty pads in the washing up. They also discuss Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s proposed National Care Service and ask - will social care be there for us when we need it? And will the NCS be inclusive? This vital episode comes at a crucial time for our communities. Don’t miss it!

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Dr. Simon Fox and Mike Parish discuss Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s proposed National Care Service, and ask if it will be inclusive of older LGBTQ+ people? Together, Simon and Mike pick over the history of social care, the current state of social care provision and ask, with the rollback of DEI, will older LGBTQ+ people be included at all? This episode is an important conversation at a crucial time for our communities. Don’t miss it!

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Simon, James, and Craig have a candid chat about their own work experiences, including homophobia, transphobia, and violence in the workplace. This is an eye-opening episode, exposing the pressures put upon LGBTQ+ people in the course of their careers. This is an essential episode for working age gay and bisexual men in particular.

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Simon and James talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. At a time when extreme right wing influences from America are causing a rollback of DEI initiatives in the workplace, what does the future hold for LGBTQ+ careers? And is there any way of protecting ourselves from discrimination? This episode is essential for any LGBTQ+ person climbing the career ladder. Don’t miss it!

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Simon introduces the theme for Doctor DILF Series 2: Where did the factors influencing our lives come from and what is happening now? Simon takes us through the series episode by episode, introducing each subject, and we get to hear a little from each episode’s expert. The Series 2 subjects are DEI, the National Care Service, STIs and other conditions, and the legacy of the AIDS epidemic. This series, expect surprising facts, engaging conversation, uncomfortable truths, and a lot of laughter! Don’t miss it!

Host Dr. Simon Fox introduces us to Series 2 of Doctor Who, teasing us with what lies ahead in the coming weeks…

In the second part of a two part special comparing UK and US HIV services, Dr. Simon Fox talks with sexual health pharmacist Andy from Texas about his career, the American insurance-based healthcare system, the role of grassroots services in reaching people living with HIV, and the new long-acting PrEP injectables.

Dr. Simon Fox talks with specialist HIV nurse David Freeman Powell about his career, the patient journey through NHS HIV services, access to PrEP, and how HIV has changed over the years.