LONG HAUL MUST HAVES

Brigette Bard

We start using this nasal spray around 2 weeks before going on a big trip to keep us free of bugs. Trying to actively keep away from anyone with a...

‘I’m an oncologist - this is the nasal spray I ...

Brigette Bard

There’s nothing worse than beginning the new year with a cold or flu. The NHS recommends washing your hands with warm water and soap and staying fit and healthy as some of the...

Stop those nasal nasties

Brigette Bard

"To stop getting ill, I use BioSURE PRO Nasal Spray (£14.95, bebiosure.com) as it contains ELAH (ethyl lauroyl arginate hydrochloride), which prevents viruses from attatching to the nasal passages, essentially...

There’s still time - Had I left it too late to ...

Brigette Bard

Sitting on a park bench, nursing a coffee, I watched some kids on a climbing frame. It was summer 2022 and a beautiful sunny day. I’d just come out of...

Trailblazing CEO Brigette Bard is on a mission ...

Brigette Bard

Intro Brigette Bard is a woman on a mission to empower people to take responsibility for their own wellbeing. She is the CEO and founder of BioSure Global, a UK...

'Simple and easy' home test gave woman, 45, bet...

Brigette Bard

Louise Hobday was keen to find out whether she could still have children after coming out of a seven year relationship. Due to the twists and turns of life, Louise,...

People say we are playing God changing our daug...

Brigette Bard

Nicola Kelleher's partner Bradley Benjamin has a hereditary kidney disease which has seen him suffer on dialysis for years - and they didn't want the same outcome for their child...

Cardio Excercise Explained

Brigette Bard

Cardio Exercise explained – with examples of the best workouts from exceptional.com and expert advice from BioSURE Ambassador Francesca Bradford Cardio exercise explained – with examples of the best workouts...

BioSure launches new range of at-home self test...

Brigette Bard

 BioSure Global, the team behind the first CE marked HIV self-test, is launching their new range of BioSURE Self Tests to provide an easy, convenient and cost-effective way to help...

Want that extra layer of protection to put your...

Brigette Bard

Want that extra layer of protection to put your mind at rest, like Michelle? Or you just don’t have time to miss out? Read more here in Chat Magazine - Enter...

Protecting yourself on your travels

Brigette Bard

New Unique Nasal Spray creates a physical barrier proven to block COVID-19, colds and flu perfect for those travelling at home and abroad Studies have shown that more than one in...

BioSure Pro Protective Nasal Spray case study f...

Brigette Bard

A special thanks to Michelle Appleyard Nee Coe for her positive review of the BioSURE  Pro Protective Nasal Spray in this week’s Woman’s Own.   Michelle who is immune compromised...

Inspiring Female Founder Spotlight: Brigette Bard

Brigette Bard

Brigette Bard is a woman on a mission to empower people to take responsibility for their own wellbeing. She is the CEO and founder of BioSure Global, a UK diagnostics...

Celebrating 25 women whose energy, determinatio...

Brigette Bard

This former Blind Date TV show contestant helped develop a self test for HIV in 2015, and is CEO of BioSURE. Brigette, 50, lectures globally on HIV prevention and female...

New Unique Nasal Spray creates a physical barri...

Brigette Bard

Studies have shown that more than one in five people who travel on planes suffer from a cold or the flu after the flight. BioSure Global, the team behind the first CE...

Diary Of A Menopausal Mum

Brigette Bard

It seems whoever I speak to at the moment, has been ill, is currently ill or knows someone who is ill. Especially with Covid. Which is why I am loving BioSure...

Boost your winter wellness & self care with the...

Brigette Bard

Perfect for keeping you fit and healthy in the run up to Christmas – at parties, on the commute, whilst travelling – and a healthy New Year! Suitable for all...

Help Protect Yourself Against Cold & Flu

Brigette Bard

Help Protect Yourself Against Cold & Flu – Essex Based BioSURE Global, the team behind the first CE marked HIV self-test back in 2015, has launched BioSURE PRO Protective Nasal...

Sixtyplusurfers has teamed up with BioSURE

Brigette Bard

Sixtyplusurfers has teamed up with BioSURE to help keep you healthy this New Year offering five lucky readers the chance to win a BioSURE PRO Protective Nasal Spray, together with...

A unique formula that creates a physical barrie...

Brigette Bard

BioSure Global, the team behind the first CE-marked HIV self-test, is launching BioSURE PRO Protective Nasal Spray – proven, safe and effective for 6 hours per use, the spray creates...

Have you seen our winter BioSURE PRO campaign?

Brigette Bard

Have you seen our winter campaign running across some of the busiest London Underground stations? Nobody wants to miss out this Christmas, so delivering the message that you can now...

Win BioSURE PRO Nasal Protective Spray & keep w...

Brigette Bard

Keep well this Winter with new BioSURE PRO Protective Nasal Spray to help block the 3 ‘tripledemic’ viruses RSV, flu and COVID-19. Take action before you catch an infection, rather...

Superdrug is first high street shop in UK to se...

Brigette Bard

Superdrug has become the UK’s first high street retailer to offer 'gum swab' HIV self-testing kits that you can do without shedding a drop of blood.  The OraQuick™ HIV Self-Test...

Gearing up for winter: BioSURE advises on how t...

Brigette Bard

Every winter, business leaders and employees are affected by bouts with debilitating illnesses such as the common cold and forms of flu virus, while Covid-19 also remains an issue. Now...

Edinburgh Airport Testing Trial

Nick Alers

Airport staff trial pre-departure rapid testing PocDoc and BioSure work with Edinburgh Airport as part of recovery planning using the Vatic KnowNow saliva test PocDoc, a digital healthcare business and...

BioSure COVID-19 Self Test Pilot with Hearts Fo...

Nick Alers

BioSure the Self Test experts, explore how a game-changing ‘self-test’ could help bring back the beautiful game in a COVID-19 safe way with Edinburgh’s Heart of Midlothian Football Club. The...

Teachers offered protection for back to school

Brigette Bard

New Unique Nasal Spray creates a physical barrier proven to neutralise and block COVID-19, colds and flu to protect against expected September resurgence The number of teachers’ working days missed...

NEW NASAL SPRAY TO PROTECT AGAINST COLDS AND FL...

Brigette Bard

Unique formula that creates a physical barrier proven to block COVID-19, colds and flu on-sale November 2022 BioSure Global, the team behind the first CE marked HIV self-test, is launching...

COVID-19 antibody home test is now available

Brigette Bard

With the government confirming the importance of understanding antibody levels, knowing your status has never been easier.  The first approved, CE marked COVID-19 antibody self-test is now on sale in...

The People’s Test – world first CE marked COVID...

Brigette Bard

Press release – embargoed until 00.00 Monday 23rd August 2021   The People’s Test – world first CE marked COVID-19 antibody self-test from award winning UK manufacturer launches today. Knowing...

Navigating the Winter Surge – BioSURE PRO is yo...

Brigette Bard

Navigating the Winter Surge – BioSURE PRO is your trusty companion.   As the winter season continues, so does the anticipated surge in respiratory illnesses that typically accompanies the colder...

Why is it so important to test for HIV? Part 2

Brigette Bard

Author, Executive Personal Assistant, Leader of an International Church Woman’s choir and single mum Polly Ndzotyana shares her journey of living with HIV for 23 years and explains why it...

Why it’s so important to test for HIV? Part 1

Brigette Bard

Did you know you can test yourself for HIV? BioSure is all about giving you choice. The choice to test for HIV where you want, when you want and with who...

Want To Know More About Women Living with HIV?

Brigette Bard

According to recent statistics, there are around 106,890 people living with HIV in the UK. This is just under 2 in every 1000 people*, so what can we learn about...

Preventable liver disease is on the rise

Brigette Bard

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s not unusual for us to make snap decisions based on what we do and even what we eat. Whilst it’s easy to opt for takeaways...

Ace the Back-to-School Season with BioSURE PRO ...

Brigette Bard

As most of us have experienced, various diseases have distinct seasonal patterns. Certain viral infections are more prevalent during the warmer summer months, when we spend more time doing outdoor...

Prioritising STI Prevention: Safeguarding Sexua...

Brigette Bard

You may have heard the phrase “Prevention is better than cure” before, it is a well-known phrase that emphasizes the importance of avoiding health issues before they occur. Prevention is...

What do I need to know about Ovarian Reserve Te...

Brigette Bard

Since launching our BioSURE Tests, our Ovarian Reserve Test which measures your AMH levels, is one of the most popular tests and certainly one that generates a lot of questions. So...

New data from UNAIDS and UKHSA shows progress i...

Brigette Bard

Global HIV Data Every year we monitor and review the global HIV reports to understand the new and continued challenges. Following the pandemic some forecasts suggested the HIV response globally could have been...

ELAH – The Magical Molecule

Brigette Bard

Ethyl Lauroyl Arginate Hydrochloride (ELAH) is amazing.  ELAH is a food preservative and disinfectant that has been gaining popularity in recent years due to its ability to inactivate viruses and...

Enjoy more, worry less. BioSURE PRO is your per...

Brigette Bard

Summer is finally getting here and holiday plans are underway, but after the past couple of years of disruption, does it ever cross your mind of how it feels to...

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) – The Key Fact...

Debbie Alers

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a commonplace hormonal disorder that affects women of reproductive age. It is characterised by a combination of symptoms, including irregular menstrual cycles, high levels of...

Men’s Health and the BioSure Prostate Health Test

Debbie Alers

As men age, they become more susceptible to certain health conditions, such as the dreaded prostate problem, The prostate is a small gland situated below the bladder and in front...

The science behind BioSURE PRO Protective Nasal...

Bec Smith

SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, has spread across 229 countries with a total of almost 673 million cases since it was first detected at the end of 2019 in...

National HIV Testing Week 2023 – Why Test? Why ...

Brigette Bard

Why Test for HIV? It’s really important to test for HIV because if you #KnowYourStatus you can make informed decisions and help stop the spread of HIV. We have an...

Why is prevention better than cure?

Brigette Bard

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, concerns about respiratory viruses have risen sharply. Before this global health crisis, such concerns were at their lowest levels since the 2009 H1N1 pandemic and...

#KnowYourStatus and #TakeControlOfYou

Brigette Bard

HIV self-testing has gone through significant technological advancements since the first CE marked test back in 2015. Now, for the first time, it is possible to know your status simply...

Does exposure to colds and flu strengthen immun...

Bec Smith

What are the benefits of exposure to cold and flu viruses? Some people believe that it can help strengthen immunity, but is this really the case? Let's take a look...

Do you know how much losing your team to colds ...

Brigette Bard

The costs of employees taking sick days can really add up for businesses. Cost to businessesAccording to some research, the average cost per employee is around £781 in lost productivity...

Why great sex is so good for you (and how to ha...

Brigette Bard

Let’s Play  It’s well worth investing in a variety of sex toys if you haven’t already, as they are super for playing with on your own or with our partner(s)....

Why great sex is so good for you (and how to ha...

Brigette Bard

Life should never be monochrome, so thank goodness we all have different sexual appetites and desires. Exploring our own bodies and experimenting with your partner(s) to find out what turns...

Protect yourself from Colds and Flu this winter

Brigette Bard

How can I protect myself from colds and flu this winter?  This is a common question asked on Google every day; every winter we are affected by common colds and...

BioSure launch the new protective nasal spray w...

Brigette Bard

BioSure launch the new protective nasal spray which protects from colds, flu and coronaviruses  Just Spray, Protect and Go  BioSure Global are proud to announce the launch of the revolutionary,...

#KnowYourStatus and #TakeControlOfYou

Brigette Bard

HIV self-testing has gone through significant technological advancements since the first CE marked test back in 2015. Now, for the first time, it is possible to know your status simply...

How HIV affects the body

Brigette Bard

It is likely that you know what HIV is, but do you really know how it can affect the body? What does HIV do to your body? Known as the...

How long does it take for HIV to infect the body?

Brigette Bard

What are the stages of HIV infection? What is HIV/AIDS? HIV is the abbreviation for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. HIV is a widespread virus that infects immune system cells and...

Did you know there is treatment for HIV?

Brigette Bard

What is the treatment for HIV?  HIV is a treatable condition if you #KnowYourStatus, which is why it is so important to test. Treatment methods are now widely used to combat new HIV...

Do you know about U=U (Undetectable equals Untr...

Brigette Bard

What does U=U mean? Possibly the end of the epidemic :) If you are a person living with HIV, antiretroviral treatments (ART's) are now so effective, that if they are taken correctly...

Is it possible to have a HIV negative baby if y...

Brigette Bard

Being world experts in HIV self-testing the BioSure team are asked questions all the time. We are passionate about and dedicated to education and myth-busting about HIV and AIDS and we thought...

What COVID test do I need?

Brigette Bard

What COVID test do I need? From 1st April 2022 the UK Government have stopped providing free COVID antigen tests to the general public. These are the tests that tell...

Workplace testing solutions for COVID-19

Brigette Bard

From the 1st of April 2022 free Lateral Flow Tests will no longer be available from the Government in the UK. This means you now have to take responsibility in...

Are you protected from COVID-19?

Brigette Bard

Is It Time For COVID-19 Antibody Testing? A confirmed study shows 95% of people would like to know their antibody status. Public demand for antibody testing is on the increase....

“Living with COVID” plan - It’s time to move fo...

Brigette Bard

All remaining COVID legal restrictions* have been lifted and you no longer have to isolate if you have COVID-19. From the 1st of April free Lateral Flow Tests and Community PCR...

#KnowYourStatus as plans move to ‘living with C...

Brigette Bard

Following the Government’s decision to end the legal requirement for people to stay at home if they test positive for Covid, the immunosuppressed and disabled communities will feel more at...

New Year, New You. Living with Covid – A bright...

Brigette Bard

New Year, New You. Living with Covid – A brighter Future! Welcoming the new year may feel a bit different this year, given the challenges and uncertainty of the last...

How can the BioSURE COVID-19 IgG Antibody Self ...

Brigette Bard

How can the BioSURE COVID-19 IgG Antibody Self Test help you if you’re  immunosuppressed? The BioSURE COVID-19 Antibody Self Test can be extremely helpful for people who are at additional...

How can we all keep safe this winter?

Brigette Bard

How can we all keep safe this winter? There’s a chill in the air and we’ve had some frosty mornings. Cold and flu season is now in full swing so how...

What we’ve learned in week one….

Brigette Bard

It has been a very interesting first week for us! Thank you to everyone from whom we have had such generous feedback this first week since launch of our second...