CNWL and Noclor Research help create new films to support STI testing and partner notification

CNWL has played a key role in the LUSTRUM2 study, which has produced three impactful short films and an implementation toolkit to support people seeking STI testing after a partner's diagnosis.

The LUSTRUM2 project was co-led by Professor Claudia Estcourt, Honorary Consultant in Sexual Health and HIV at CNWL (Glasgow Caledonian University), alongside Dr Jennifer MacDonald (Glasgow Caledonian University), and was funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR).

CNWL’s involvement was supported through Noclor Research Support, which provides infrastructure and coordination for research delivery across the Trust.

Watch the short films here.

These resources, co-produced with young people including those from Black Caribbean communities, aim to reduce stigma and improve communication around sexual health.

Led by Professor Claudia Estcourt (CNWL) and Dr Jennifer MacDonald, the project recently launched its films and toolkit at the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) conference, receiving strong positive feedback.

Professor Claudia Estcourt said: "Stepping back and observing the co-production process from start to finish was a humbling experience. Team members worked tirelessly to create an environment that brought the best out of everyone, setting the tone for a space in which people felt able to not only contribute but to shape, lead and challenge. This took time, considerable resource and agility of working. That co-producers felt valued and proud of what they had achieved was a result in itself."

These resources are designed for use by sexual health professionals and aim to reduce stigma, empower individuals and improve communication around partner notification.

Find out more here.