"I know, first hand, how much distress and anxiety this review is 
causing to men and women with long term conditions such as HIV/AIDS, 
Cancer and Mental Illness.  There has been great advances in medication 
for many of these illnesses and the scientists have our profound 
gratitude but there are side-effects and they can be debilitating both 
physically and emotionally and deeply distressing.  The Government 
doesn't seem to have taken this into account.  The stigma and ignorance 
attached to HIV/AIDS in particular is still very real and the pain this 
causes is great.  With no long term plans or solutions in place, I fear 
that many  men and women will be forced onto lower benefits, or to take 
low-paid work -given employers reluctance to offer any real  
opportunities to men and women with ongoing health issues. I urge 
EVERYONE to contact their M.Ps , voicing their concerns and continue to 
support the important work being done by T_hCell. " 

Ann Mitchell, Actress - Widows, She's Out, recently - stage production of Angels in America & EastEnders.

We are thankful to Ann Mitchell who joins June Brown in supporting our issues.