Posted on: 22 July 2025
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 one of the short films:
Reflecting CNWL’s ongoing commitment to inclusive, high-quality research, the project used extensive patient and public involvement (PPI) and rigorous co-production methods. The films were developed with young people, including those from Black Caribbean communities, to ensure cultural relevance and accessibility. One of the three films is animated and designed to be a digital, user-friendly alternative to paper information typically provided in clinics.
Reflecting on the study, 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."
The films and toolkit are officially endorsed by the British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH), reflecting their quality and national relevance.
Dr Melvina Woode Owusu, Inclusion and Co-production Lead, and Honorary Senior Research Fellow University College London, praised the collaboration:
“Thank you to the entire Noclor team for your continued support, insight, and collaboration throughout the LUSTRUM2 project. We know how much work happens behind the scenes, and we’re truly grateful for everything you’ve contributed. I’m delighted to share that the project is now complete, and we’ve produced a suite of outputs - including three films to support partner notification and testing following an STI diagnosis and an implementation toolkit for clinics.
We had the privilege of launching these films and accompanying toolkit at the BASHH conference. The response from clinicians, community members, and professionals working across sexual health has been overwhelmingly positive - highlighting the relevance, accessibility, and impact of these co-produced resources.”