Common Ambition Bristol shortlisted at national awards

Common Ambition Bristol, a community-led programme to increase HIV testing and reduce stigma among people of Black African and Caribbean heritage, has been shortlisted for two HSJ Partnership Awards.

The HSJ Partnership Awards 2025 recognise an outstanding dedication to improving healthcare and effective collaboration with the NHS.

Following the thorough judging process, Common Ambition Bristol was included in 180+ organisations, projects and individuals that made the final shortlist amid 280+ entries logged for the 2025 awards programme. It has been shortlisted for ‘Most Effective Contribution to Integrated Health and Care’ and ‘Most Impactful Partnership in Preventative Healthcare’.

Winners will announced at an ceremony in London on Thursday 20 March.

About Common Ambition Bristol

The Common Ambition Bristol programme aims to reverse HIV health inequalities experienced by African and Caribbean heritage communities living locally.

By reducing the stigma within these communities around HIV and sexual health services and improving access to services, this three-year project aims to increase uptake of HIV testing. This could reduce both the transmission of HIV and the instances of late HIV diagnosis, and improve health outcomes for people who are diagnosed.

The programme is shaped and delivered with community members who have a variety of backgrounds, professions and experiences. They are working alongside others from Brigstowe, Unity Sexual Health, African Voices Forum, Bristol City Council and the University of Bristol.

Common Ambition Bristol is supported by Bristol Health Partners’ Sexual Health Improvement Programme (SHIP) Health Integration Team.